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c1800 French Poissarde Earrings (on white background)
c1800 French Poissarde Earrings (side view)
c1800 French Poissarde Earrings (backside)
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c1800 French Poissarde Earrings

c1800 French Poissarde Earrings (on white background)
c1800 French Poissarde Earrings (side view)
c1800 French Poissarde Earrings (backside)
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A pair of enamel decorated c1800 antique French poissarde earrings with enamel decoration in 18K gold. Poissarde (French for "fishwife") earrings were popular in France in the 1790s to 1820s and resemble a fish hook. The hook hinges goes through the back of the ear to clasp in the front.

Materials

18K Gold and Enamel

Date

c1800

Condition

Good. All original, but enamel losses.

Size

Total Drop: 28mm
Width: 7mm