Large French Mid 19th Century Silver 'Portuguese Style' Pendeloque Bow Paste Earrings feed-condition-used and brings the deco period

and brings the deco period sparklingly to life

likely of Sri Lankan origin

Perhaps the lace was part of the owners wedding dress as a keepsake or they just loved lace

This is an exceptional example of an Edwardian tiara ring in the manner of Chaumet

Large French Mid 19th Century Silver 'Portuguese Style' Pendeloque Bow Paste Earrings feed-condition-used and brings the deco periodThese 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