FAB RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 14 K GOLD & ITALIAN NATURAL RED CORAL PUTTI EARRINGS

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FAB RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 14 K GOLD & ITALIAN NATURAL RED CORAL PUTTI EARRINGS :
$2900.00

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ ALL THE DESCRIPTION , DIMENSIONS CONDITION AND TO LOOK AT PICTURES AND SHIPPING FEES . DON\'T HESITATE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ,I WILL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER YOU . Thanks and Happy Shopping !TAXES : Canada only. Canadian Residents pay H.S.T, G.S.T & Q.S.T Where applicable (where the item is shipped)Taxes apply on sale Note : The box shown on photos is not included. This is not the original box. I will ship in a nice gift package but not in the box shown on photos.ThanksVery Rare & Fabulous Antique Victorian circa 1850 , Long 14 k Gold and Hand Carved Natural Italian Red Coral Putti Dangling Earrings .
The lovely large detailed Winged Coral Cupids are holding A bow and Quiver with the Arrows of Love and the mounting is really beautifully worked with lovely twisted rope design ,fine dangling double chain and Coral cabochons endings.
The Chubby little Putti are simply adorable and lively. , and so finely Carved ! a real masterpiece
In Victorian period The Mediterranean Red Coral was for the most part Harvested in the Bay of Naples , Italy. It was cut and Hand carved by Italian Masters to be sent all over Europe to be made into magnificent Jewellery.
There is one Hallmark on one of the earring front right of the Bow\'s scroll top although it Hard to make out .Tested & Guaranteed 14 k Gold and Natural Red Coral
Long original fish hook Ear Wire mounting with a round Coral cabochon topThe two earrings have slight differences in Details , Mounting and Carving consistent with Hand Made work .
Very Difficult to find one of a Kind and Highly Collectable !
Excellent Antique Condition besides a gold solder small repair on right side top double chain on one of the earrings I noticed with a 10 x magnifier but not very apparent .
Dimensions : 2.25 inches high total from top Hook to bottom of double chain x 1 inch and 3/16 wide at widest point or 5.5 cm approx high Total x 3 cm wide at widest , Putti are approx 2.5 cm high x 1.2 cm wide at widest. top coral cabochon is 7 mm diameter or 0.25 inch diameter
Total Weight : 9.1 grams