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1880s Micromosaic Bug Earrings (on white background)
1880s Micromosaic Bug Earrings (on black background)
1880s Micromosaic Bug Earrings (backside)
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1880s Micromosaic Bug Earrings

1880s Micromosaic Bug Earrings (on white background)
1880s Micromosaic Bug Earrings (on black background)
1880s Micromosaic Bug Earrings (backside)
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A rare late Victorian pair micromosaic earrings depicting a colorful flies or beetles. Nicely made with gilt brass surrounds, and new 14K wires. Found as part of a suite of matching micromosaic pieces. A ring and two pendants are also available.

Materials

Glass Mosaic, Gilt Brass, 14K Gold Wires

Date

1870-90s

Condition

Good. Found as earrings, but possibly converted from something else. We replaced the wires with new 14K.

Size

Total Drop (including wires): 7/8"
Diameter of Drops: 13mm