The Victorians loved their puppers as much as we do. In 1860, these earrings were made to celebrate two fine hounds: looks to me like a mastiff and a spaniel. Aventurine glass (goldstone), multicolored glass tesserae, GOOD DOGGIES.
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- Materials
14k gold ear wires and chains (tests), 10k gold pendant frames (tests), aventurine glass (goldstone), multicolored glass tesserae
- Age
c. 1860
- Condition
Very good - a couple of missing tesserae but mosaics are completely stable
- Size
2 1/8" length measured from the top of the ear wire, 3/4" at the widest point
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Aboutthe
VictorianEra
1837 — 1901
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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.