Antique Victorian sterling silver Acorn earrings

Antique Victorian sterling silver Acorn earringsA gorgeous pair of antique Victorian silver acorn earrings. They are circular shaped earrings with a beaded outer border and an oak leaf and acorn to the centre. Acorns were a very popular motif in Victorian jewellery and are highly sought after today, they represented amongst other things; Prosperity, Growth, strength and potential. The idea that the mighty oaks standing proud in the forest all began with a single acorn, it provides the wearer with

a small dark spot on the silver

99" length with bale

An attractive vintage Art Deco era 9ct gold stick pin

To the reverse there is a design number and a personal engraving

Very Art Deco in its design it has a classic shape with a slightly elongated bowl and it has a round foot and three fine geometric styled handles

band is a 19th century replacement and tests as 9ct gold

wear to the fixed bale from rubbing

I love the shape of the old shield rings

Made in France in the Egyptian revival manner

approx 58cm total chain length

clasp slightly loose

the front lantern door is foliate engraved and it has a 9ct gold jump ring to the top ready for hanging from your favourite antique chain or Albert