Description
Antique earrings with fine lava cameos, crafted from red gold 333 / 8 ct and tombac (tested and guaranteed).
The oval earrings are each set with an olive-green lava cameo with a portrait of a lady in profile. The pretty portraits sit in bezel settings made of tombac, are designed in an antique style in keeping with the fashion of the time and captivate with their particularly finely cut design.
Attractively curved hook-shaped prongs in red gold ensure a secure hold on the ear.
The historical cameos were created around 1880 and were a popular souvenir of the so-called Grand Tour in the 19th century: educational trips to the south of Italy and in particular to the excavation sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum were extremely popular and significant stages of these excursions, which were often documented with a souvenir.
Dimensions of the earrings: 2.9 x 2.0 cm.
Dimensions of the lava cameos: ca. 2.1 x 1.8 cm.
Weight: total 8.1 grams.
Condition: Very good historical condition, freshly cleaned, see photos.
You will receive the earrings lovingly packaged in one of our pretty cases and with a certificate of authenticity.
Please note: Vintage or antique jewelry items are worn objects that may show slight signs of wear due to their history.
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