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Karl Taubock Sapphire Austro-Hungarian Earrings Renaissance Revival Pearl 19th C

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£1,432.39
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THIS IS A MUSEUM QUALITY PAIR OF ANTIQUE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL PENDANT DANGLE DROP EARRINGS MADE BY THE AUSTRIAN JEWELER KARL TAUBOCK AND SET WITH STUNNING LARGE CENTRAL FACETED OVAL SAPPHIRES WITH ADDITIONAL SAPPHIRES AND PEARLS SET IN SILVER GILT DATING TO CIRCA 1870-1900. These are a museum quality pair of Austro-Hungarian Sapphire and Pearl earrings of a fabulous 2 3/4 inches (72mm) length! The earrings are made by the esteemed Austrian jeweler Karl Taubock and bear his hallmark of a KT. The earrings are also hallmarked with 800 for 800 silver and with an eagle head mark. The earrings have five articulated sections which dangle beautifully from the ear. The earrings feature a stunning large (8mm by 6mm) faceted oval Sapphire. This is collet set. The large sapphires are surrounded by halos of pearls and sapphires. The pendant sections are further set throughout with pearls and sapphires. The earrings are 800 silver gilt which was the standard for the Austro-Hungarian jewels from the 19th Century. Recognizable by its bold use of bright stones and ornate metalwork, Austro-Hungarian jewelry is always a fascinating treat for the eyes. These are a very beautiful and immensely wearable pair of Austro-Hungarian earrings. Classic Austro-Hungarian earrings are so desirable and extremely difficult to find and these are just the perfect pair. The earrings are 2 3/4 inches (72 mm) long, and 3/4 inch (20 mm) wide. The earrings are hallmarked 800, with an eagle head mark, and the KT mark of Karl Taubock on the screwbacks. The earrings are Silver Gilt which is silver with a gold wash and is typical of the Austro-Hungarian jewels. The earrings date to c1870-1900. Together the earrings weigh 15.6 grams.
  • Creator:
    Karl Taubock
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  • Weight:
    15.6 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.75 in (69.85 mm)Width: 0.75 in (19.05 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1476226832382

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