Victorian 18ct Gold Garnet Carbuncle Drop Earrings oval link chain A neat and well-preserved antique

A neat and well-preserved antique silver name brooch

offered at a fraction of the price comparable stones command at auction

showcasing Benney’s flair for colour and form — qualities that have made him one of the most important contemporary goldsmiths and enamellers in Britain

buttery patina developed over more than a century

The piece carries no hallmarks

Victorian 18ct Gold Garnet Carbuncle Drop Earrings oval link chain A neat and well-preserved antiqueA charming pair of Victorian drop earrings in 18ct gold, each centred with a large garnet carbuncle a foil backed garnet cabochon of deep, glowing wine red, collet set between a plain ball surmount above and a pointed gold terminal below. The rich, dark colour of the carbuncles against the warm 18ct gold is beautifully characteristic of the period, and the simple, elegant form lets the stones take centre stage. The carbuncle was among the most beloved