Fantastic 19th century torpedo earrings in gilded silver, covered all over with intricate Etruscan-style wirework. The points at the bottom and the decorative wires are quite gold in colour, while the central sections are more a silvery-gold mix.
• Condition: In excellent antique condition.
• Fixing: Silver gilt ear wires, supplied with tiny silicone ''keepers'' for additional security.
• Stamps/hallmarks: None.
• Era: Victorian (c.1837-1901).
• Size: Approx 5.8cm drop from the top of the ear wires; the torpedoes measure approx 3.5 x 1.3cm.
• Weight: 6.1g.
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PACKAGING All earrings come tissue wrapped and packaged in a new luxury box, antique boxes are for display only, unless otherwise stated in the description.
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1153415
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
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