Antique 18K Snake Earrings, Victorian Belle Epoque Sleeper Earrings, Napoleon III Serpent Dormeuse c. 1860 18k_gold_pendant The technique of gold fill

The technique of gold fill became wide-spread during the Napoleon III period as it allowed middle class French the ability to wear something that had previously only been available to the very wealthy as solid gold

made of high quality 800 silver and hallmarked with a boar's head

as pictured in photos

The earrings have strong latches and the stones are in good condition with no wear under magnification

Antique 18K Snake Earrings, Victorian Belle Epoque Sleeper Earrings, Napoleon III Serpent Dormeuse c. 1860 18k_gold_pendant The technique of gold fillThese unique, one of a kind snake earrings were crafted in the Napoleon III period, circa 1860. They feature two elegant snakes which coil around a gold frame. They close with an antique lever back system in which the earring threads through the back of the ear and attaches to a rivet in the front of the earring. This can take some getting used to at first but once the earrings are in place they hold securely. As you can see, they are large enough to