{"product_id":"vintage-1930s-1940s-red-bead-flower-drop-61166","title":"Vintage 1930s 1940s Red Bead Flower Drop Earrings – Brass Petal Dangles – Lever Back Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage 1930s 1940s Red Bead Flower Drop Earrings – Brass Petal Dangles – Lever Back Earrings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully unusual pair of vintage drop earrings, believed to date from approximately the 1930s–1940s, featuring rich red beads suspended within beautifully formed antiqued brass-tone flower petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach earring begins with a traditional lever-back fitting, beneath which three small faceted scarlet-red beads have been individually threaded onto hand-wrapped wire. These lead to the most distinctive feature of the earrings – a larger translucent red bead nestled inside a sculptural metal flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flower settings are formed from elongated overlapping petals which curve naturally around the central bead, creating the appearance of a partially opened flower bud. A tiny metal bead beneath completes the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of warm aged brass and jewel-like red gives these earrings a wonderfully romantic appearance, while the articulated construction allows the flowers to move gently when worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wire-wrapped construction, lever-back fittings and aged metalwork all give these a distinctly earlier vintage character. There are no visible maker's marks, so an exact manufacturer cannot be attributed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage drop earrings\u003cbr\u003e\nBelieved to date approximately 1930s–1940s\u003cbr\u003e\nRed faceted bead detailing\u003cbr\u003e\nLarger translucent red central beads\u003cbr\u003e\nSculptural flower bud drops\u003cbr\u003e\nCurved brass-tone metal petals\u003cbr\u003e\nHand-wrapped wire construction\u003cbr\u003e\nArticulated design\u003cbr\u003e\nLever-back ear fittings\u003cbr\u003e\nUnmarked\u003cbr\u003e\nMaker unknown\u003cbr\u003e\nExact bead and metal composition unconfirmed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with attractive age-related patination and darkening to the brass-tone metal. There is minor surface wear consistent with the age of the earrings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red beads remain bright and attractive and the flower settings retain their lovely sculptural form. The aged finish is very much part of their vintage character and has not been polished away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly charming pair of early vintage earrings with an almost botanical Arts \u0026amp; Crafts feel – beautiful worn with 1930s or 1940s clothing but equally striking with contemporary dress.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56872507572610,"sku":"ACC029","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/6765\/4537\/files\/pretty-vintage-boutique-vintage-1930s-1940s-red-bead-flower-drop-earrings-brass-petal-dangles-lever-back-earrings-vintage-1930s-1940s-red-bead-flower-drop-earrings-brass-petal-dangles-lever-back-earrings-1255862976.jpg?v=1787748456","url":"https:\/\/prettyvintageboutique.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1930s-1940s-red-bead-flower-drop-61166","provider":"Pretty Vintage Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}