Poissardes Earrings in Rose Gold and Enamel
Delicate "Poissardes" earrings in 18kt rose gold (hallmark: horse's head), decorated with a blue, white, green and red enameled floral decoration.
Breaking system, loops passing through the back.
French work from the second half of the 19th century.
Gross weight: 1.82 g
Height: 2.70 cm
Width: 0.80 cm
Condition: slight micro scratches on the gold parts, slightly openwork on the sides, some losses to the enamel, see photos.
Did you know that the name "poissardes" comes from the fish sellers who wore this type of earrings in the 19th century, but could also come from a play by Antoine-Francois Eve, known as Maillot?
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Delicate "Poissardes" earrings in 18kt rose gold (hallmark: horse's head), decorated with a blue, white, green and red enameled floral decoration.
Breaking system, loops passing through the back.
French work from the second half of the 19th century.
Gross weight: 1.82 g
Height: 2.70 cm
Width: 0.80 cm
Condition: slight micro scratches on the gold parts, slightly openwork on the sides, some losses to the enamel, see photos.
Did you know that the name "poissardes" comes from the fish sellers who wore this type of earrings in the 19th century, but could also come from a play by Antoine-Francois Eve, known as Maillot?
