Antique 15k Natural Baroque Pearl Mouse Earrings - Renaissance Revival

Description

A pair of whimsical baroque pearl mice with glowing ruby eyes, twinkling diamond ears and an enameled grin. Dating to around 1870, these crazy critters are suspended by two short lengths of delicate, hand fabricated chain, giving them lots of movement. Absolutely fabulous.
Metal: back of mice is 15k rose gold, ear wires are low karat gold, ears are silver
Measurements: mouse 17.31 x 16.20 x 8 mm deep, top of the ear wire to bottom of mouse 42 mm
Weight: 8.8 grams
Notes: one mouse is missing enameled mouth, one mouse has a small loss of nacre between the eyes