A wonderful, sentimental pair of hair earrings circa 1820 with a most compelling, architectural shape-- evocative of a small chandelier, meant to swing just below the wearer's jawline. A wonderful duo with a sculptural treatment of the extremely finely braided hair, they beg to redefine the intersection of textile, gold work, and wearable art in sentimental miniature of the early 19th century.

Materials ad Features: 18ct gold, hair work.

Age/Origin: 1830's, English

Measurements: 6.7 grams, 51mm with ear wire, 45 mm without

Condition: Excellent condition. 

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