{"product_id":"victorian-pinchbeck-acorn-earrings","title":"VICTORIAN PINCHBECK ACORN EARRINGS","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA superb pair of Victorian pinchbeck acorn earrings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese are the first pinchbeck pair I have found. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEach earring has a lovely plump acorn hanging from two beautifully chased leaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe cup is represented by a stippled texture, and the nut by smooth gold. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe acorns are hollow so they are super light and therefore really comfortable to wear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe earrings have been fitted with 9ct gold shepherds hooks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCirca 1860; The acorn was a popular symbol during the Victorian era. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThey symbolised; Fertility, growth and strength. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e‘From the tiny acorn, a mighty oak tree can grow.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMEASUREMENTS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAcorn \u0026amp; leaves size approx 2.3cm x 1.7cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTotal drop approx: 2.8cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWEIGHT \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTotal weight approx: 2.7g\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e(approx 1.35g each) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVery good, there’s some dark tarnish on the leaves and on the stippled area of the acorn - see pictures for more details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMATERIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePinchbeck and 9ct gold wires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePinchbeck is a brass alloy. That looks very similar to gold, and doesn’t tarnish like other metal alloys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt was invented in the early 18th century by Christopher Pinchbeck, a London clock- and watch-maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFREE SHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e ON ALL ORDERS, JUST SELECT FREE SHIPPING AT CHECKOUT \u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE ALL JEWELLERY BOXES AND PROPS USED IN THE PHOTOS ARE FOR DISPLAY ONLY. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003ePlease review the website for full shipping details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Cut ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48330222239999,"sku":"#2964-530","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/8021\/5295\/files\/00578E9D-4334-432F-B5CE-387757DC5DA6.jpg?v=1774450030","url":"https:\/\/www.theoldcut.co.uk\/products\/victorian-pinchbeck-acorn-earrings","provider":"The Old Cut ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}