Lava jewellery was a must souvenir among the Grand Tour Tourist of 19th century in Italy. In different colours, always in classical subjects sometimes they achieved a masterpiece quality for the detailed hand-work engraving.
A pair of antique lava dangle earrings hand-carved in the form of a roman wine amphora ( amphoris vinum ) like the ones carried in the mediterranean sea by the roman ships all around. Of course surrounded by grape leaves sculpted with details and realism. A typical Grand Tour souvenir from Neaples. 14 K gold (touchstone tested ). In perfect conditions.
- Size : cm. 6.
- Weight : gr. 17,2