Napoleon III Period French 'En Grissaille' Day-To-Night Earrings Victorian gold locket 25" height

25" height

With a depth of 5mm

and will make an iconic addition to whatever collection it joins

Earrings were essential in the Grand Period of Victorian-era jewelry but their size and style fluctuated widely throughout the period

At the heart sits what is most likely a natural fine pearl

Napoleon III Period French 'En Grissaille' Day-To-Night Earrings Victorian gold locket 25" heightAn exceptional pair of 18ct and earrings with pearl embellishment, featuring En Grisaille enamel on rare pink ground. Ever so challenging to find, enamel earrings from this era are coveted for their often classical subject matter in pastoral settings and this pair is no exception. Two figures in the Watteau manner of bucolic lounging are shown; one throwing it back surreptitiously, the other, forearm deep in a bag of chips (truly I do not know what