Lot 181
A pair of late 19th century gold paste ear pendants. Each designed as a purple paste drop with...
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Lot 181
A pair of late 19th century gold paste ear pendants. Each designed as a purple paste drop with...
Lot 181
Lot Description
A pair of late 19th century gold paste ear pendants. Each designed as a purple paste drop with split pearl leaf decoration, suspended from a black enamel and split pearl cap, and circular-shape purple paste surmount. Length 3.6cms. Weight 4.7gms.
Postage: Auction Default
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Condition Report
The lot is in fair overall condition with light scratches in keeping with general wear. The purple paste is significantly abraded, the drops have shallow chips and nicks to the edge. Black enamel significantly worn. The split pearls are moderately well matched with minor discolouration. The ear pendants have replacement fixed post fittings for pierced ears. Replacement base metal, non-matched butterfly backs.
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