Pair of gold and amethyst earrings, first half of the 19th century

Of pendeloque design set with foil backed mixed cut amethysts, with foliate engraved decoration to the reverse, length approximately 110mm, maker's marks, detachable into three sections, fitted case.

Cf: Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi, "Earrings from Antiquity to the Present", Thames and Hudson 1990, pages 54, 55, 60 and 61 for illustrations of similar early 19th century Iberian earrings.

Maker's marks BA. Foil backed amethysts medium purple, largely loupe clean. One pear-shaped amethyst drop inverted. Some damage and tarnish to metal consistent with age and wear. In good condition. Fitted case.
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