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A delightful pair of antique earrings dated from the late Victorian era

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Late Victorian Pearl Cluster Lever-Back Earrings snake rings A delightful pair of antiqueDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Charming French lever back earrings dating from the turn of the 20th century. They're fashioned in 18k rose gold, and set with a round cluster of seed pearls arranged around a single elongated claw set seed pearl. With finely worked open galleries and French eagle head control marks. STONES Seed Pearls MEASUREMENTS Drop: 1. 8cm Width: 1. 1cm WEIGHT 3. 7g MARKS French control marks (eagle head) for 18k gold CONDITION Very good,