Ca. late 19th century AD. A pair of gold earrings with graceful curves of the hooks and loops draw the eye down to the teardrop-shaped pendants, which are adorned with delicate openwork and filigree. The addition of the gold coins as pendeloques adds an extra layer of grandeur and prestige, with the tughras of Sultan Abdul Hamid II serving as a testament to the imperial splendor of the Ottoman Empire. Sultan Abdul Hamid II was the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, who ruled from 1876 until his deposition in 1909. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his love of luxury, which is reflected in the magnificent jewelry that was created during his reign.Size: L:76.0-77.3mm / W:18.8-18.8mm ; 27.5-27.8gProvenance: Private London collection, ex. French private collection acquired in the 1990s.