Antique 18K Snake Earrings, Victorian Belle Epoque Sleeper Earrings, Napoleon III Serpent Dormeuse c. 1860 chatelaine_chain They remain in very good

They remain in very good condition for age

The convenience of this closure system makes these earrings a perfect choice for both special occasions and everyday wear

In some medallions we see Minerva/Athena wearing a helmet upon which a winged chimera is perched

with no visible wear to the facets

The spring ring is also functioning well with good tension and alignment

Antique 18K Snake Earrings, Victorian Belle Epoque Sleeper Earrings, Napoleon III Serpent Dormeuse c. 1860 chatelaine_chain They remain in very goodThese unique, one of a kind snake earrings were crafted in the Napoleon III period, circa 1860. They feature two elegant snakes which coil around a gold frame. They close with an antique lever back system in which the earring threads through the back of the ear and attaches to a rivet in the front of the earring. This can take some getting used to at first but once the earrings are in place they hold securely. As you can see, they are large enough to