Antique Solid Gold Long Day & Night Dangle Earrings c. 1880
Antique Solid Gold Long Day & Night Dangle Earrings c. 1880
These exquisite earrings are from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Elegant and practical, they feature a swan neck earring back which has a sleeper portion with a matching pendant drop portion. The addition of the swan neck makes them easier to handle than many other earrings of this time period which have hinged sleepers on top. The pendant bottoms feature a beautifully detailed repousse design in the swirling Rocaille style and come in at the generous length of over six centimeters. The top and bottom are fixed securely so they will not come apart. They are an excellent addition to any collection.
CONDITION NOTES:
The earrings are in excellent antique condition with light micro scratches to the gold but nothing noticeable when worn or that takes away from their charm. They are hallmarked with an eagle head on the hook of the swan neck, visible in photo ten, and at the top of the sleeper portion.
Material: 18K Gold (eagle head)
Weight: 4.93 g (together)
Period: Napoleon III c. 1860
Size: 2.5" x 0.6" or 6.3 cm drop length x 1.5 cm width
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