Antique, Victorian marriage set / demi parure consisting of earrings and brooch. Made early 19th century to circa 1850.

Brooch / pin is a little over 2 inches long; earrings about 1 1/2 inches long, not including the gold loops.

While anyone could wear this set, there is a belief that they were traditionally given to a bride. A very similar set was given by Abraham Lincoln to his wife,  

Mary.

The jewellery is composed of very finely set seed pearls on a mother of pearl base. They are connected with white horse hair. Small pearls form little focal points.

The pearls are arranged in a twining, overlapping arrangement with swags looping around the sides and bottom and tassles suspended from the bottom. THe work is

exquisite. Tightly arranged, with no loose or missing bits.

Very good condition.

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