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Victorian Gold and Silver Pique Bird Star Earrings
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Victorian Gold and Silver Pique Bird Star Earrings

19th century
Sold 29 March 2026 · The Earring Curator
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Description

Beautiful large Victorian piqué earrings intricately inlaid with gold and silver in the form of two birds perching on oval hoops.

• Condition: In very good antique condition, no chips or cracks found, one tiny piece of gold missing above one bird's beak, see photos.

• Fixing: Ear wires which test as gold.

• Hallmarks/stamps: There are marks on the wires which could be a partial hallmark but they're not very legible.

• Era: Victorian (c.1837-1901).

• Size: 2.3 x 5cm, approximately 5.5cm total drop from the top of the ear wire.

• Weight: 7.2g.

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The Earring Curator has dated these Victorian Pique Bird Earrings to the Victorian era.

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Beautiful large Victorian piqué earrings intricately inlaid with gold and silver in the form of two birds perching on oval hoops.
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• Condition: In very good antique condition, no chips or cracks found, one tiny piece of gold missing above one bird's beak, see photos.
The Earring Curator
fig 1. A pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring dark organic material inlaid with intricate gold and silver pique work depicting birds and stars.
fig 1. Victorian Gold and Silver Pique Bird Star Earrings

• Fixing: Ear wires which test as gold.

• Hallmarks/stamps: There are marks on the wires which could be a partial hallmark but they're not very legible.

• Era: Victorian (c.1837-1901).

• Size: 2.3 x 5cm, approximately 5.5cm total drop from the top of the ear wire.

• Weight: 7.2g.

Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these Victorian Pique Bird Earrings to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203615
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Archive I A pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring dark organic material inlaid with intricate gold and silver pique work depicting birds and stars. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring dark organic material inlaid with intricate gold and silver pique work depicting birds and stars.
Victorian Gold and Silver Pique Bird Star Earrings
Ref: SA1203615
A pair of Victorian drop earrings featuring dark organic material inlaid with intricate gold and silver pique work depicting birds and stars.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Gold, Silver
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsBird motif, Star inlay, Pique metalwork

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Pique work is a decorative technique involving the inlay of gold, silver, or other metals into materials like tortoiseshell, horn, or ivory, which gained immense popularity during the Victorian era and earlier French periods.

These pieces are typically constructed from organic materials such as tortoiseshell or horn, featuring tiny metal pins and sheets of gold or silver meticulously pressed and heated into hand-carved recesses.

Authentic pieces show precise, microscopic metal inlay work, natural aging characteristics of the organic base material under magnification, and period-appropriate wire hooks or fastenings.

Pair these delicate historical items with minimalist contemporary attire to allow the intricate metallic details and organic textures to serve as a distinct focal point.

Store them away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity to prevent warping of the organic base, and clean them gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth without harsh chemical immersions.
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