Antique Victorian 9ct Gold ‘Pique’ Tortoiseshell Torpedo Earrings Circa 1870-80’s Will fit wrist between 19cm

Will fit wrist between 19cm to 21 cm comfortably

displaying rolling flashes of predominately blues

The clasp is impressive

seen under securing only

This piece could have been worn full extended

Antique Victorian 9ct Gold ‘Pique’ Tortoiseshell Torpedo Earrings Circa 1870-80’s Will fit wrist between 19cmDating to the late Victorian era circa 1870 80s these exquisite and romantic Torpedo drop earrings are an art form lost to days gone by. Crafted from tortoiseshell, inlaid by hand, with gold and silver in the finest detail in a cross hatched pattern in gold, and to each hatch a tiny silver quatrefoil motif. We believe at some stage during their history the ear fittings have been updated to elegant post and butterfly backs originally shepherds hooks