Georgian 15ct Yellow Gold Faceted Onyx Mourning Hair Earrings Circa 1820 Henry Mathews was a Birmingham

Henry Mathews was a Birmingham silversmith and his first mark was registered in 1893

48mm diameter US 7

Very good antique condition

these extraordinary Bookchains traditionally were designed for the plain side to be worn during the day and intricate decorative side for the evening

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Georgian 15ct Yellow Gold Faceted Onyx Mourning Hair Earrings Circa 1820 Henry Mathews was a BirminghamSuperb 15ct gold antique Georgian era circa 1820. Featuring faceted Onyx stones throughout to a central rock crystal half moon panel to which underneath is plaited hair. With a finely chased border surrounding the enclosed hair panel. Full enclosed to the verso in rich 15ct gold. The Onyx spheres and earwigs may be later however if so they work beautifully. Rare to find a pair of 200 year old earrings in what is quite incredible condition, these