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Large Vintage 9ct Gold Foxtail Chain Tassel Earrings
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Large Vintage 9ct Gold Foxtail Chain Tassel Earrings

1940 - 1960
Description

These substantial solid gold vintage earrings with Victorian style foxtail tassels have a lovely sense of movement and catch the light as they swing in the ear.

• Condition: In excellent vintage condition.

• Fixing: Nine-carat gold ear wires.

• Hallmarks/stamps: Each earring is hallmarked on the back for Birmingham nine-carat gold, 1966. Also stamped with the sponsor's mark JR.

• Size: Approximately 1.6 x 5.2cm from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the longest chain.

• Total weight: 8.0g.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.2cm (2.05")
Width
1.6cm (0.63")
Declaration

The Earring Curator has dated these 9ct Gold Tassel Earrings to the 1960s.

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SA1209011
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Description
These substantial solid gold vintage earrings with Victorian style foxtail tassels have a lovely sense of movement and catch the light as they swing in the ear.

• Condition: In excellent vintage condition.

fig 1. A pair of vintage 9ct gold drop earrings featuring textured geometric caps suspending multiple foxtail chain tassels with pointed tips.
fig 1. Large Vintage 9ct Gold Foxtail Chain Tassel Earrings

• Fixing: Nine-carat gold ear wires.

• Hallmarks/stamps: Each earring is hallmarked on the back for Birmingham nine-carat gold, 1966. Also stamped with the sponsor's mark JR.

• Size: Approximately 1.6 x 5.2cm from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the longest chain.

• Total weight: 8.0g.

Height
5.2cm (2.05")
Width
1.6cm (0.63")
Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these 9ct Gold Tassel Earrings to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209011
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Archive I A pair of vintage 9ct gold drop earrings featuring textured geometric caps suspending multiple foxtail chain tassels with pointed tips.

Large Vintage 9ct Gold Foxtail Chain Tassel Earrings

Archive II A pair of vintage 9ct gold drop earrings featuring textured geometric caps suspending multiple foxtail chain tassels with pointed tips. View II
Archive III A pair of vintage 9ct gold drop earrings featuring textured geometric caps suspending multiple foxtail chain tassels with pointed tips. View III
Archive IV A pair of vintage 9ct gold drop earrings featuring textured geometric caps suspending multiple foxtail chain tassels with pointed tips. View IV
Archive V A pair of vintage 9ct gold drop earrings featuring textured geometric caps suspending multiple foxtail chain tassels with pointed tips. View V
Archive VI A pair of vintage 9ct gold drop earrings featuring textured geometric caps suspending multiple foxtail chain tassels with pointed tips. View VI
Archive VII A pair of vintage 9ct gold drop earrings featuring textured geometric caps suspending multiple foxtail chain tassels with pointed tips. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of vintage 9ct gold drop earrings featuring textured geometric caps suspending multiple foxtail chain tassels with pointed tips. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of vintage 9ct gold drop earrings featuring textured geometric caps suspending multiple foxtail chain tassels with pointed tips. View IX
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A pair of vintage 9ct gold drop earrings featuring textured geometric caps suspending multiple foxtail chain tassels with pointed tips.
Large Vintage 9CT Gold Foxtail Chain Tassel Earrings
Ref: SA1209011
A pair of vintage 9ct gold drop earrings featuring textured geometric caps suspending multiple foxtail chain tassels with pointed tips.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleRetro
  • Material9ct Gold, Yellow Gold
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFoxtail chain, textured geometric cap, pointed tips, drop hook
  • SizeH 5.2 cm (2 in) x W 1.6 cm (1 in)

These vintage 1960 retro drop earrings are fashioned from solid nine-carat yellow gold with a polished finish and a rich metallic gold colour. Each earring comprises a textured geometric top cap with linear etching, suspending multiple flexible foxtail chain strands that terminate in pointed tips. The hardware consists of curved wire hooks at the top for piercing the ear. Maker marks include Birmingham hallmarks for nine-carat gold, the year 1966, and the sponsor stamp JR on the reverse of the cap. The pieces measure 5.2 cm high by 1.6 cm wide overall. They suit everyday wear or evening attire, adding movement and metallic lustre when worn.

FAQs

Foxtail chain tassel earrings feature multiple interwoven chains hanging loosely from a central mount, creating fluid movement when worn. The foxtail weave consists of interlocking angled wire loops that form a dense, flexible texture characteristic of mid-to-late 20th-century jewellery design.

These pieces are constructed using 9-carat gold, an alloy composed of 37.5 percent pure gold combined with base metals such as copper and silver to enhance durability. The individual foxtail chains are formed from fine gold wire soldered into continuous woven links.

Authentic pieces typically bear hallmark stamps indicating the gold purity standard, such as 375 for 9ct gold, alongside sponsor marks and assay office symbols. Vintage examples display precise chain construction and characteristic era-specific hook or post fittings.

Gold tassel drop earrings provide a metallic accent that pairs effectively with understated contemporary attire, such as tailored blazers or monochrome evening wear. Their linear movement complements open necklines and pulled-back hairstyles.

Clean foxtail chains gently using a soft cloth and warm, soapy water, avoiding harsh chemicals that can build up inside the fine links. Store the earrings flat in a lined jewellery box to prevent the delicate chain strands from tangling or kinking.
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