Etruscan Revival Silver Torpedo Earrings

Etruscan Revival Silver Torpedo EarringsEtruscan Revival torpedo earrings that are, very unusually, modelled in sterling silver. They feature all the trappings of the style intricate applied ropework, patterned granulation, shell like repouss sheets etc. but they would usually be made in high carat yellow gold. My best guess is that they were either a custom commission by a silver (and Etruscan) lover, or a practise run by an apprentice goldsmith learning the skills If the latter, I'd say

Petersburg town mark confirm its pre-Revolution origins

Tiffany & Co

Please see images for an impression of the overall condition

mounted in a simple bezel setting

with elegant scrolled shoulders each furnished with a diamond and a tiny ruby cabochon

Ring size: S ½ or 9

Resize for £35 (each)

Although they pretty much hated each other's guts

granulated border

particularly around the beak and eyes

London hallmarks for 9ct gold (yellow

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