Large French Mid 19th Century Silver 'Portuguese Style' Pendeloque Bow Paste Earrings feed-condition-used The case of the clock

The case of the clock is made of natural lapis lazuli enriched with 18ct gold

Somehow it manages to combine the loveliest aspects of Art Deco jewellery design

and brings the deco period sparklingly to life

We love its timeless look

likely of Sri Lankan origin

Large French Mid 19th Century Silver 'Portuguese Style' Pendeloque Bow Paste Earrings feed-condition-used The case of the clockThese earrings are exceptional for their size and elegant design and date from circa 1840 1860. You can imagine these at the grandest 19th century events, yet they would work just as well for today's whirl of parties! The articulated design gives the earrings a lovely movement, and makes them a pleasure to wear. The design was made famous by the Portuguese Chrysoberyl earrings (sometimes rock crystal were used) that were at the height of fashion in