ROMAN MICRO-MOSAIC Egyptian Revival "Pharaoh Head" Serpent Ear Hoops

Roman Micromosaic Pharaoh Heads
Revivalist (Egyptian Revival) 18k gold
Micromosaic PHARAOH HEAD Earrings,
Rome, before 1872

Serpent form elongated hoops, each approx 1-1/2” x 3/4”

Rare, Fine & All original,

Circa : Before 1872*, possibly c 1840.

Hallmarks : Each struck faintly with Papal Crown & Crossed Keys, the 18k mark for the independent Papal States.

* This hallmark was used starting 1815, and discontinued in 1872 upon completion of Italian unification.

Gross weight, pr : .3585 troy ounce.

# 30003 .......................................................................................... $ 5,600.