Victorian Lion & Tropical Themed Earrings of 1879 saltwater_pearl Arranged in a plump marquise

Arranged in a plump marquise shape

The large moth image pushes the limits of the gold border as if breaking free of its 18k golden surround

Soubourou"

Feminine in appearance

(raised designs pressed out from the back)

Victorian Lion & Tropical Themed Earrings of 1879 saltwater_pearl Arranged in a plump marquiseA scarce theme for Victorian silver jewelry, these whimsical sterling silver lion in the jungle motif earrings are fully hallmarked providing clues to their 142 old year history. In a rondel of silver, two palm trees and large and small leafy shrubs shade a lion sitting on his haunches. Replete with furry mane and fluffy tail, the surfaces are engraved with texture realistically depicting the steamy, hot environs. Around the edge of the circle are