Pair Of "tortoiseshell Piqué" Earrings – Napoleon III Era
Pair of domed oval-shaped earrings in natural brown turtle shell. These jewels perfectly illustrate the taste for exotic materials and technical refinement of the second half of the French 19th century.
The decoration is executed using the complex technique of piqué d'or et d'argent (often referred to simply as "Piqué"). This method involved inserting tiny nails or strips of precious metal directly into the heated scale. As it cools, the tortoiseshell shrinks and permanently imprisons the metal without any adhesive.
Features:
- Material: tortoiseshell
- Weight: 10.6 g
- Ornamentation: gold and silver piqué
- Clasp: clip (NOT GOLD)
- Length: 6.3 cm
- Width: 3.3 cm
The decoration is executed using the complex technique of piqué d'or et d'argent (often referred to simply as "Piqué"). This method involved inserting tiny nails or strips of precious metal directly into the heated scale. As it cools, the tortoiseshell shrinks and permanently imprisons the metal without any adhesive.
Features:
- Material: tortoiseshell
- Weight: 10.6 g
- Ornamentation: gold and silver piqué
- Clasp: clip (NOT GOLD)
- Length: 6.3 cm
- Width: 3.3 cm
800 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Gold
Length: 6,3 cm
Width: 3,3 cm
Reference (ID): 1750351
Availability: In stock
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