Hound and Horn Earrings - Once Upon a Button Limited Edition
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These earrings are ideal for those who love their dogs. Each button depicts a hound's head encircled by a hunting horn, likely made for women's wear despite its subject matter.
Dogs were the most common Victorian pet. Queen Victoria loved and spoiled her dogs, especially her Pekinese. Dogs were thought to have virtuous characteristics that echoed the values of the Victorian human world. They were seen as steadfast, loyal, and courageous.
Read More: Depictions of Pets on Victorian-Era Buttons, Buttonology Blog.
In this piece:
- Small brass buttons hound and hunting horn, circa 1880-1890
- Brass-plated pewter settings made today in the USA
- Small amazonite beads
- Nickel-free and lead-free brass lever-back ear wires
- Length is 2 ¾”
Shop Collection: Limited Edition
