Gold and jet leverback earrings “Erebus”

Description

Beautiful pair of earrings from the early twentieth century, sleeper style, in 18 carat gold set with oval-cut jet with serrated edges and engraved with a astral motif in their center. Closing with a hook at the front, which is typical of sleepers, these elegantly styled buckles will never leave you.
Dimensions: 1.8cm with clasp, 1.4cm without clasp
Weight: 3.02g
Eagle’s head hallmark.
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: In the nineteenth century, most women owned a small pair of earrings called sleepers, because they could be worn in bed without the risk of them coming off during the night.