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Antique Empire Lyre Dangling Earrings Oriental, Pearl, Turquoise 10 Kt Gold

About the Item

This is a fine example of delicate empire earrings, so called day and night earrings, the tops can be worn alone. Small gold rosettes, oriental pearls and turqoise cabochons are fashioned to make up these pretty earrings. The dangling elements are reminiscent of lyres, a favorite design element of the Empire. The lyre is associated with Apollo, the god of music and light. In ancient Greece the lyra was associatet with poetry.
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  • Weight:
    3.42 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 0.6 in (15 mm)Depth: 0.12 in (3 mm)Length: 1.19 in (30 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1490116130582
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