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Victorian Silver Gilt Circle Drop Earrings
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Victorian Silver Gilt Circle Drop Earrings

19th century
Description

Wonderful 19th century wheel-shaped earrings in sterling silver, lightly gilded and each suspending a dangling sphere at the centre.

• Condition: Overall in very good antique condition, one earring has signs of a historic repair at the back.

• Fixing: Ear wires, supplied with tiny silicone "keepers" for additional security.

• Stamps/hallmarks: One earring has a British Design Registry kitemark on the reverse, denoting the date the design was registered - believed to be 4 November 1865.

• Era: Victorian (c.1837-1901).

• Size: Approx 4cm drop x 2.5cm.

• Weight: 7.4g.

Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these Victorian Silver Gilt Earrings to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 08850892
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-165 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Diamond design registration mark on the reverse: fixes the design to 1865.
Shepherd hook ear wires with bead fronts: standard mounting technique of the 1860s.
Gentle rubbing through the gilding: many years of handling.
Old solder repair across the rear concentric rings: evidence of long-term use.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1121556
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Description
Wonderful 19th century wheel-shaped earrings in sterling silver, lightly gilded and each suspending a dangling sphere at the centre.
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• Condition: Overall in very good antique condition, one earring has signs of a historic repair at the back.
The Earring Curator
fig 1. A pair of Victorian silver gilt drop earrings featuring concentric circular tiers around a polished central dome with beaded decorative accents.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Gilt Circle Drop Earrings

• Fixing: Ear wires, supplied with tiny silicone "keepers" for additional security.

• Stamps/hallmarks: One earring has a British Design Registry kitemark on the reverse, denoting the date the design was registered - believed to be 4 November 1865.

• Era: Victorian (c.1837-1901).

• Size: Approx 4cm drop x 2.5cm.

• Weight: 7.4g.

Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these Victorian Silver Gilt Earrings to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08850892
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-165 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Diamond design registration mark on the reverse: fixes the design to 1865.
Shepherd hook ear wires with bead fronts: standard mounting technique of the 1860s.
Gentle rubbing through the gilding: many years of handling.
Old solder repair across the rear concentric rings: evidence of long-term use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1121556
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Archive I A pair of Victorian silver gilt drop earrings featuring concentric circular tiers around a polished central dome with beaded decorative accents.

Victorian Silver Gilt Circle Drop Earrings

Archive II A pair of Victorian silver gilt drop earrings featuring concentric circular tiers around a polished central dome with beaded decorative accents. View II
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A pair of Victorian silver gilt drop earrings featuring concentric circular tiers around a polished central dome with beaded decorative accents.
Victorian Silver Gilt Circle Drop Earrings
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A pair of Victorian silver gilt drop earrings featuring concentric circular tiers around a polished central dome with beaded decorative accents.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Gilt, Gold Vermeil, Silver
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsConcentric circles, Central dome, Beaded detailing, Wire hook fittings
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in)

These Victorian silver gilt wheel-shaped drop earrings date from the 19th century and exemplify Victorian and Gothic design. The silver elements are lightly gilded in a warm gold tone and comprise wire hook fittings, spherical finials, and articulated central domes surrounded by concentric circular tiers with delicate beaded detailing. The viewer can also observe the intricate filigree wirework, the circular silhouette of the tiered frames, and the polished metallic surface finish of the central spheres. Each piece measures 4 cm high by 2.5 cm wide. Such personal adornments find a place within a modern jewellery collection, worn for special occasions or daily accessorising. The pair suits storage inside a velvet-lined jewellery box on a dressing table when not being worn.

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Etruscan Revival jewellery, prominent during the mid-to-late 19th century, was inspired by archaeological discoveries of ancient Etruscan tombs. Key features include intricate metalworking techniques such as filigree, granulation, concentric wirework, and central polished domes.

Victorian silver gilt jewellery was constructed from sterling or high-grade silver coated with a layer of gold, typically created through fire gilding or electroplating. Artisans utilised hand-formed wirework, hollow-stamped beads, and delicate solder joints to create substantial geometric designs without excess weight.

Authentic Victorian pieces display hand-crafted wire fittings, subtle variations in symmetry, and natural oxidisation in deep recesses. Look for characteristic 19th-century construction methods, including applied beadwork, hollow-core domes, and hand-bent ear wires.

These circular drop earrings provide a structured geometric accent to modern tailored clothing or formal eveningwear. Pairing them with clean necklines allows the detailed wirework and warm gold tones to function as a focal statement.

To protect the surface gilding, wipe the metal gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth without liquid polishes or abrasive chemical solvents. Store the earrings in a fabric-lined box away from moisture to prevent tarnish on the silver core.
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