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Queen Anne Opaline Paste & Pyrite Earrings
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Very, very rare Queen Anne paste earrings date to the mid 18th century and feature opaline paste affixed with clusters of faceted iron pyrite. The hinged ear wires attach back-to-front and feature wig loops which would have helped hold the weight of the jewels to your powdered Marie Antoinette-style coiff.

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  • Materials

    base metal, opaline paste, iron pyrite

  • Age

    c. 1760

  • Condition

    Very good - one of the iron pyrite clusters looks like it's a replacement of the original

  • Size

    3/4" x 1/2"

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please note:Terms of Sale

Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.

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