VICTORIAN ROSE GOLD PIERCED EARRINGS, TWO PAIR, tested 10K, comprising a pair with filigree drops set with seed pearls, and a pair with blue enamel. Together with a gold-filled pair with carved coral cameos. Six pieces total. Second half 19th century. 3/4" to 1 5/8" H.
Coral pair undamaged, small losses to blue enameling, some losses to pearls.
Provenance: Property deaccessioned from a Virginia institution to benefit the collections and conservation funds.
From the multi-generational family collection of the late Miss Mattie D. Spotswood (1885-1891) of "Stirling Castle", 320 High St., Petersburg, VA, a descendent of Gov. Alexander Spotswood.

Coral pair undamaged, small losses to blue enameling, some losses to pearls.