Mid to Late 19th Century, Victorian Era, British Sterling Silver Thistle Leaf Stud Earrings

These sterling silver stud earrings hail from the British Victorian era, dating between 1850-1870. Each stud features a rounded, voluminous silhouette, reminiscent of plump, dew-kissed thistle leaves with their characteristic serrated edges. The design showcases distinct, layered contours. The thistle, Scotland's national flower, symbolizes steadfastness, resilience, and unspoken affection. A three-tiered dangling structure allows for a gentle, graceful sway when worn. The earrings are in good antique condition, displaying natural patination and signs of wear consistent with their age, with some areas showing more prominent marks. The reverse side bears small circular marks from the manufacturing process, each under 1mm in diameter, indicative of their hundred-year-old origin and not a state of newness. Origin: United Kingdom Era: 1850-1870s Material: Sterling Silver Dimensions: 4.5 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm Weight: 5.30g Condition: Good antique condition, with natural patination and signs of wear commensurate with age. Some areas show more prominent marks. Small manufacturing marks (under 1mm diameter) are present on the reverse. Important Information for Buyers: "Antique jewelry" refers to pieces over one hundred years old. Items less than a century old are classified as vintage or second-hand jewelry. All jewelry sold by Xiangcheng Antique Jewelry comes with a brand guarantee certificate detailing the item's era and materials. We offer a full refund if the item does not match the certificate's description. Before sale, each item's condition is meticulously documented using photographic equipment to ensure customers are fully aware of any imperfections or signs of wear. These images form an integral part of the item description. Therefore, we kindly request that customers carefully assess their purchasing intent before checkout. As our items possess a unique historical nature, we regret that returns or exchanges cannot be accommodated for any reason, including minor flaws or signs of age. Please confirm your decision to purchase thoroughly before completing your transaction to avoid any misunderstandings. Shipping Details: Enjoy complimentary shipping on any single item purchase to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan. Shipments within Taiwan will be sent via Registered Post. If registered mail is inconvenient, please specify your preferred convenience store (7-11 or FamilyMart) for pickup in your order, along with the store name or code. Shipments to Hong Kong and Macau will be dispatched via SF Express.