Victorian Pinchbeck Drop Earrings, with 24ct Gold Hooks - Fitted Antique Box
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We simply adore this pair of Victorian Pinchbeck drop earrings, complete with an original antique box. Possessing a hue so bright and richly saturated, these antique earrings swish and sway from side to side as you move.
Pinchbeck is a rare and highly collectible material, which was used as a more affordable alternative to Gold. Rest assured, Pinchbeck still retains every inch of the bright, brilliant lustre which makes Gold so desirable! With classically Victorian vine leaf details and an array of textures and shapes, this pretty pair will keep you intrigued for a lifetime to come.
Item Details:
ERA: Victorian (1837-1901).
MEASUREMENTS: Earrings including hooks are 55.5mm long.
Balls are 15mm in diameter.
Weight: 10.3g.
MATERIALS: Pinchbeck Brass, 24ct Gold hooks.
HALLMARKS: Tests as Pinchbeck Brass with 24ct Gold hooks.
Condition:
EXCELLENT. This magnificent pair of Victorian Pinchbeck drop earrings are in excellent condition. Lightweight and versatile, all the components are firmly attached so that you can wear these with confidence, the 24ct Gold hooks easily sliding into your ears. All the engraved details are intact, and the Pinchbeck retains an incredible bright hue throughout, showing only a couple of very tiny signs of wear, commensurate with age. Coming with a beautiful antique box, these earrings will remain safe and sound when they're not in your lobes. This gorgeous golden pair deserve a loving home!
