Wow These are amazing. They are possibly the oldest pair I have ever seen. The wire hooks are sterling silver and are not original to the earrings as they are far more intricate. These earrings are completely made by hand and I honestly can not even guess how old. They were hammered and polished and each dot was applied and they do not match because that would have been impossible. The side design was also done by hand and the loop that holds rhe hook was attached with hammered silver. They are close but not exactly the same size either. Beautifully made with time and care. I can guarantee that you will never see another pair. It is my belief that they were made to be earrings and that the original earrings had a simple wire. The shape could be a horn or claw or shield or cresent or even a order sail. They measure almost an inch long. There is a stamp on the reverse but I could not read it even with a loupe. Very special and the imprint is regal.
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Product code: Antique order silver Celtic earrings handmade