Description
Materials: enamel, solid 18k gold (marked & tested)
Weight: 5.4 grams (2.7 g per earring)
Workmanship origin: French
Marks:
[eagle head] an early version in use 1838-1847; Paris guarantee for solid 18k gold
[bigorne insects] anti-counterfeit guarantee
[??] illegible rubbed out punch, possibly a maker’s or regional mark, likely predates the eagle head
Height of earrings: 44 mm
Width of earrings (at maximal point): 10 mm
Depth of hoop: 18 mm
Condition: some age-related surface wear throughout; overall in an excellent antique condition with original features preserved.