Description
Date: c. 1830-50, early 19th century (back ear-clips later additions)
Materials: solid 14k yellow gold,
Weight: 18.8 grams (9.4 g per earring)
Workmanship origin: Sicilian
Length: 103 mm (4 in)
Width (at widest point): 30 mm
Condition: the lever-back closures to back are later replacements. Otherwise, the earrings are in good antique condition. Incised details are still crisp and well preserved. There is minor age-related surface wear and patina to the gold.