1860-70s Anglo-Indian Tiger Claw Earrings, 18K Gold (sold)

I don’t usually buy much tiger claw jewelry, but I couldn’t resist these.  The gold work is spectacular, and I’ve never seen another pair with tiger head tops.  They’re also a particularly nice example of how 19th century English jewelry began to draw on Indian design.  And vice-versa. These were probably Indian-made, but fit to Victorian tastes.