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Victorian Tortoiseshell Pique Earrings Inlaid with Gold & Mother of Pearl

667G
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A lovely pair of tortoiseshell double hoop earrings in great condition. They were made circa 1870. When Prince Albert died there was born a fashion for black jewellery in sympathy with Queen Victoria’s loss. Many items were produced in Whitby jet and tortoiseshell which at first were plain and then, as the century wore on the items became more decorative and were inlaid with gold and silver and mother of pearl to lighten the look.

Item Number
667G
Measurements
Height 1⅜ in / 3.5 cm
From top of wire to base just under 1 ¾ in / 4.4 cm
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Condition
Very good
Discovered
9 years ago
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