Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Earrings Pinchbeck 18ct Gold Gilt Circa 1870

Description

A fabulous pair of Antique Etruscan revival earrings from the mid Victorian era (Circa 1870) shaped as a long, pointed icicle with delicate rope-like tassels draped over the top.

Etruscan revival pieces were crafted in the mid 1800s when ancient Etruscan jewellery was unearthed in tombs outside of Rome beginning a fascination with the style and giving birth to these beautiful pieces which were crafted in the same elaborate fashion.

Theyre a distinctive pair and fashioned entirely in Pinchbeck with a shining 18ct Gold finish.

WEIGHT: 6.15 grams together

MEASURE: Height 47mm (55mm inc. wires) x Width 10mm x Depth 10mm

METAL: Pinchbeck/ 18ct Gold gilt (Tested)

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1860 1880)

CONDITION: Some minor tarnishing but otherwise in excellent condition.

ITEM NUMBER: 21-205