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Victorian Tortoiseshell Pique Drop Earrings

923G
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Written by Olly Gerrish

An unusual pair of tortoiseshell drop earrings that have been inlaid with fine silver work. The actual process was really clever. It involved heating the tortoiseshell and then pressing the silver pattern in to it. It is very hard to reproduce, so these pieces are sought after and are rare in good condition.

Item Number
923G
Measurements
Height 1⅝ in / 4.1 cm
Width at widest point ¾ in / 1.9 cm
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Maker's mark JH in a monogram on the back of each earring

Condition
Very good
Discovered
6 years ago
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