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The clasp is impressive
Some are even set with plain glass which indicates they were such the height of fashion at the time and worn not only as a visual aid but simply as decorative pieces of jewellery
seen under securing only
Inside we find the original removable ‘Mummy’
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold ‘Pique’ Tortoiseshell Torpedo Earrings Circa 1870-80’s The clasp is impressiveDating to the late Victorian era circa 1870 80s these exquisite and romantic Torpedo drop earrings are an art form lost to days gone by. Crafted from tortoiseshell, inlaid by hand, with gold and silver in the finest detail in a cross hatched pattern in gold, and to each hatch a tiny silver quatrefoil motif. We believe at some stage during their history the ear fittings have been updated to elegant post and butterfly backs originally shepherds hooks
