Ca. 1820 – “Poissardes” Gold-plated Earrings with Enamel work, French

Earrings – Gold-plated
Enamel
These earrings are stylistically modelled on the “poissardes”, which were initially worn by fishermen’s wives in France from around 1790. These “fishwives” played an important role in the French Revolution. This type of earring is therefore still legendary today.
Kingdom of France – approx. 1820
Sizes each earring:
Length total: ca. 3,5 cm (1.38 inches)
Width: ca. 0,95 cm (0.37 inches)
Weight (Pair): ca. 2,6 g
Product No.: 1461