Pair of Antique Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-back Earrings Frame has two small spots

Frame has two small spots of light rubbing to the silvered finish

hand-blown glass sculptural vase modelled as a shipwrecked horn

An uncommon and distinctive example of Preston’s work

They would also be used to keep the fire going in a woodfire oven for cooking

The surface exhibits marine encrustations and accretions consistent with prolonged underwater burial

Pair of Antique Mexican Sterling Silver Screw-back Earrings Frame has two small spotsDating to the 1940s, this early pair of Mexican sterling silver earrings is entirely handcrafted. Each earring is fashioned with a floral motif, the sculptural petals rendered with a confident yet delicate hand. Designed to sit gracefully just beneath the earlobe, they are fitted with period brass screw back fastenings. Measurements: Approximately 2. 2cm long x 2cm wide Condition: Commensurate with age, the silver shows patination and imperfections