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c1880 Victorian Gold Berry Earrings (on white background)
Angled view of c1880 Victorian Gold Berry Earrings (on dark blue background)
1880 Victorian Gold Berry Earrings (on hand for scale)
Side profile view of c1880 Victorian Gold Berry Earrings (on black background)
Back view of c1880 Victorian Gold Berry Earrings (on dark blue background) Stamp on back shows the words "PAT NOV 4 79"
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c1880 Hop Flower Earrings

c1880 Victorian Gold Berry Earrings (on white background)
Angled view of c1880 Victorian Gold Berry Earrings (on dark blue background)
1880 Victorian Gold Berry Earrings (on hand for scale)
Side profile view of c1880 Victorian Gold Berry Earrings (on black background)
Back view of c1880 Victorian Gold Berry Earrings (on dark blue background) Stamp on back shows the words "PAT NOV 4 79"
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A beautifully designed and well-preserved pair of c1880 antique Victorian earrings. The pendants are cone-like, perhaps meant to resemble hop flowers, as the tops resemble hop leaves. Built in 14K with a gilding of variegated yellow and rose gold. A patent mark on the back reads "Nov 4 '79." 

Materials

14K Gold

Date

c1880

Condition

Very Good

Size

1"

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