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Antique Silver French Paste Chandelier Earrings
Estimate:
$200 - $300
Starting bid:
$100
Sold
$130
Live Auction
May 2023 Fine Art & Estate Auction
Category
Description
Description: Item/Description: Antique Victorian Edwardian era French paste waterfall earrings. Beautifully crafted in silver plated metal. Articulated body with tapered sections. Floral motif. Hand-set with sparkly, faceted French paste (glass) stones which mimic old cut, rose cut diamonds. Gold plated beaded wire work. Bottom segment is a "window" holding a trio of dangles of paste accent drops in varying sizes. Exquisite workmanship and design. Clip backs. Unsigned.

Material: Silver plate, glass

Dimensions: Length: 2 3/4"; Width: 1 1/8"; approximately 26 grams

Condition: Overall Very Good. Surface use and age wear include two missing paste stones, old solder repair to back of one earring at bottom left corner, scratches, dark patina. Clip backs in good working order.

Age: 1890s-1900s

Provenance: Private Estate, European in origin

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Buyers premium: 18%