Bourbon earrings ‘Sciacquajje’ in gold and enamels. Era ‘800

Description

Antique earrings, ‘800 era in 9/12 Kt gold and enamels.
Earrings made cantilevered or made in mold and then decorated with hot enamels and engravings.
These jewels probably come from the laboratories of Agnone or Scanno.
In the popular tradition of central and southern Italy it was customary to give these earrings by the suitor
to the future bride as a symbol of first commitment.

Information taken from the Text Jewelry in Italy, Adriana Gandolfi, Traditional Goldsmith in Abruzzo