Georgian White Paste Pear Earrings japanese Stanhopes (aka Stanho-scopes) were invented

Stanhopes (aka Stanho-scopes) were invented by René Dagron in 1857 as a way of viewing microphotographs without the need of an expensive microscope

Aquamarine Paste Gemstones

Signed Pegler Southampton

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Georgian White Paste Pear Earrings japanese Stanhopes (aka Stanho-scopes) were inventedDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 Cool Georgian white paste earrings dating from the early 19th Century, circa 1820. They each comprise two pear shaped white paste stones, set at opposing orientations and joined together so bottoms dangle freely. The stones are mounted over closed foil backs, giving them great fire and life. STONES White Paste Gemstones MEASUREMENTS Drop: 3. 0cm Width: 8. 9mm WEIGHT 3. 5g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold and silver