What is it?
A pair of 19th century French large "dormeuses" earrings. In the Victorian period the acorn and oak leaf represented personal strength and virtue, as small acorns grow into mighty oaks. In the very northern part of France, at this time, earrings with light blue enamel were very in fashion and the acorn designs are now particularly rare and sought after
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French 19th Century Blue Enamel Acorn and Oak Leaf Large"Dormeuses" Earrings
Age -
Mid to late 19th century
Metals -
18ct gold, marked
Measurements -
22.4mm height, 12.8mm width, 10mm hook depth - approx
Weight - 2.45g
Marks -
They are both stamped with a crisp French eagle head mark for 18ct gold. There is also a French maker's stamp which reads "L & J" with a star at the top and a brace symbol underneath
Condition -
Good antique condition. There is some expected wear to one of the pair's enamel and also to one rivet, which appears to have been reinforced. There is a clear coating to the back of one earring, potentially from a previous enamel restoration, this is hardly visible and only seen at the back when studied closely
