French Antique Briquet Poissardes Dangle Earrings drapery_necklace Featuring two drop circles which

Featuring two drop circles which are centered with natural pearls

The dog clip clasp works without issue

9 cm width

guaranteeing at least 18k gold purity and the Alphonse Augis maker's hallmark is also visible

There are some areas of gold fill loss to the back of the earrings

French Antique Briquet Poissardes Dangle Earrings drapery_necklace Featuring two drop circles whichThese lovely regional earrings are known as "briquets" as they resembled steel flints used to make fires. Popular in the regions around le Dauphin and Auvergne they evolved from poissardes, a style which earned it's name by being worn by the fishmonger's wives. Very old indeed, they hail from the first half of the 19th century. As they are small and delicate, it becomes rarer and rarer to find them in functional, wearable condition. Often they were