Antique Gold Enamel Drop Earrings,Etruscan Revival Style-15kt Yellow Gold

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A pair of beautifully crafted antique gold and enamel drop earrings in the
Etruscan Revival style, circa 1880. The delicate granulated and cannetille design is
accented with orange enamel, the surfaces with a "bloomed" matte finish typical
of the period. They fasten in front with a hinged loop (original) below the top
rosette. Each earring is marked in several places with a European hallmark of a
lion?s head and "800,". although they test approximately 15 karat, indicating
English origin. The earrings measure 1 1/2 inch long, weigh a total of 4.1 grams,
and are in very good condition, with some slight discoloration of the gold at one
point.