Vintage Gold-Plated Bugling Bull Elk Statement Pierced Earrings

Majestic bull elk with magnificent branching antlers make these unusual vintage earrings an irresistible find for wildlife lovers. Each dimensional gold-plated drop depicts a richly textured bull elk with its mouth open as though bugling. The beautifully mirrored animals face opposite directions, giving the pair a balanced presentation. Their sweeping antlers are open worked for additional definition, while the textured necks and finely modeled faces create remarkable detail. The elk drops swing freely beneath polished ball-shaped tops fitted with surgical-steel posts. These were acquired as part of an auction lot from a taxidermist who closed his business during the 1990s. They were old store stock that was never sold or worn. Subject: Bugling bull elk Era: Approximately 1990s Material: Gold-plated metal Ear fitting: Surgical-steel posts Style: Post-style pierced dangles Measurements: 1 inch tall by 1 1/8 inches wide Markings: None Condition: Mint, unworn old store stock Curator’s Note The provenance makes these especially appealing: they were originally selected for a taxidermist’s shop, where their splendid antlers would certainly have found an appreciative audience. They are wonderfully specific, wonderfully detailed—and not another pair you are likely to meet at dinner.

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Cats and Critters

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Ad1j05

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