795.00
Antique Silver Cameo Putti Earrings
A pair of visually stunning Antique Italian carved shell cameo earrings.
Two leaves mounted on an unfurled silver ribbon border surround a pair carved shell chubby, horn blowing putti perched on waves.
The open back allows the light to shine through the amber gold shell backing.
These earrings are likely to be late Victorian pieces hailing from the tail end of “ Grand Tour” jewellery.
This pair would have been a more affordable purchase compared to the gold set cameo jewellery. They are comfortably light to wear, despite their impressive size, as the shell backing is not too thick.
Shepherd hook fittings for pierced ears with a Continental style security clip.
In very good condition with no visible defects.
Circa 1890
Metal: Silver.
Carved conch shell body.
Dimensions of the earrings 3 cm x 2.5 cm
Total weight per earring: 4.4 gm each earring.
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