An extraordinary Pair of "Pique" work "Tortoise Shell" Torpedo drop Earrings in High Carat Yellow Gold and Silver. Circa 1860
An extraordinary Pair of "Pique" work "Tortoise Shell" Torpedo drop Earrings in High Carat Yellow Gold and Silver. Circa 1860
£2,150.00
Description
An extraordinary pair of "Pique" work "Tortoise Shell" Torpedo drop Earrings in High Carat (tested) Yellow Gold and Silver. Both elongated drops are decorated on each side in the "Pique" style with inlaid foliate sprays and bird deigns s in Gold and Silver. The torpedo drops are articulated and each one is suspended from a single "Tortoise shell" Orb, each inlaid with a single Gold celestial star. The earrings each have a matching "Shepherds Crook" High Carat Gold fitting.
English
Circa 1860
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Origin | British |
| Period | 19th Century |
| Condition | Consistent with age |
| Materials | Yellow Gold |
| Silver |
Product REF: 5587
