VICTORIAN PINCHBECK ACORN EARRINGS

A superb pair of Victorian pinchbeck acorn earrings.

These are the first pinchbeck pair I have found.

Each earring has a lovely plump acorn hanging from two beautifully chased leaves.

The cup is represented by a stippled texture, and the nut by smooth gold.

The acorns are hollow so they are super light and therefore really comfortable to wear.

The earrings have been fitted with 9ct gold shepherds hooks.

Circa 1860; The acorn was a popular symbol during the Victorian era.

They symbolised; Fertility, growth and strength.

‘From the tiny acorn, a mighty oak tree can grow.’

MEASUREMENTS

Acorn & leaves size approx 2.3cm x 1.7cm

Total drop approx: 2.8cm

WEIGHT

Total weight approx: 2.7g  (approx 1.35g each)

CONDITION

Very good, there’s some dark tarnish on the leaves and on the stippled area of the acorn - see pictures for more details

 MATERIAL

Pinchbeck and 9ct gold wires

Pinchbeck is a brass alloy. That looks very similar to gold, and doesn’t tarnish like other metal alloys.

It was invented in the early 18th century by Christopher Pinchbeck, a London clock- and watch-maker.

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