395.00
15ct Gold Victorian Small Earrings with European Clasp
A pair of discrete and very smart 15 ct gold earrings.
These stylised seashell earrings are fixed with a secure old European clasp.
These may have been the tops for a pair of Victorian Day/Night earrings.
The bottom dangle was detached for day wear adn added for night time.
Today small pearls or gems with a loop attached could be threaded onto the hook when open to further adorn these earrings for evening wear.
In beautiful condition.
Circa : 1870
Tests: 15ct gold
Length from top of the hook: 14 mm
Dimensions of the “ shell “: 8mm x 5mm.
Total weight of the pair: 0.7gm
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