Antique 18ct Gold Serpentine French Earrings
$795.00 AUD

Antique 18ct Gold Serpentine French Earrings

Beautifully crafted French earrings stamped with the Eagles head mark for 18 carat gold.

These antique earrings are full of symbolism with a sinuous snake coiled around a central acanthus leaf. 

The snake or ouroboros represents eternity whilst the acanthus leaf design was symbolic of immortality a powerful combination.

The open backs are fitted with the secure continental hook fastenings.

 Relatively light weight, these earrings are extremely comfortable to wear.

There is also a makers mark D.F stamp.

In excellent Antique condition.

Circa 1890.

Metal:

Stamped for 18 K gold.

Makers mark: D.F

Dimension from top of the hook to the bottom: 2.3 cm

Total weight of earrings combined: 1.95 gm 

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