{"product_id":"19th-c-micromosaic-beetle-earrings","title":"19th c. Micromosaic Beetle Earrings","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese beautiful earrings each feature a micromosaic in tiny glass pieces depicting a red and green beetle or winged insect. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCirca 1870s-1880s, these may have been purchased as a souvenir in Italy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the ear wires is marked, but it is unreadable. The other is unmarked and appears to be an early replacement. Both test as low karat gold or possibly gold filled. The earrings themselves are gilt brass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe earrings will come boxed in the vintage black and gold earring box they were photographed with. Ready for gifting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Measurements +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 1\/8\" long, not including the ear wires\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 1\/2\" with ear wires\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Condition +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLovely condition for their age with some minor patina. The tesserae (glass pieces) seem to mostly be intact and none are loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you zoom in on the photos you can see there may be a few tiny pieces missing, or it may be that the design was originally imperfect, but there are no major flaws and the earrings present beautifully.  \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Please read +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item is not new, and as such, it has wear commensurate with age. As with all older vintage and antique items, please handle with care.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll items are sold as-is, and I do my best to point out all condition issues and provide a detailed description and photographs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnless specified, items have not been cleaned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI do not accept returns or offer refunds. Please see all photos, read the entire description, and ask any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Witchy Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49973549072634,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/7319\/4490\/files\/PXL_20210613_184902604.jpg?v=1785697835","url":"https:\/\/www.the419plug.com\/products\/19th-c-micromosaic-beetle-earrings","provider":"The Plug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}