Antique 18K Snake Earrings, Victorian Belle Epoque Sleeper Earrings, Napoleon III Serpent Dormeuse c. 1860 chatelaine_chain The antique silver chain matches

The antique silver chain matches the patina that time has bestowed upon the pendant

giving a lovely contrast of long and smooth

with no visible wear to the facets

The spring ring is also functioning well with good tension and alignment

an engagement ring

Antique 18K Snake Earrings, Victorian Belle Epoque Sleeper Earrings, Napoleon III Serpent Dormeuse c. 1860 chatelaine_chain The antique silver chain matchesThese unique, one of a kind snake earrings were crafted in the Napoleon III period, circa 1860. They feature two elegant snakes which coil around a gold frame. They close with an antique lever back system in which the earring threads through the back of the ear and attaches to a rivet in the front of the earring. This can take some getting used to at first but once the earrings are in place they hold securely. As you can see, they are large enough to