Asymmetric cat and mouse earrings Japanese pearl beads brass coated steel chain finished

brass coated steel chain finished with a hook clasp

Clearly a pair

but the design was created by Weiss in the 1950s

It also incorporates illustrations from vintage books

8cm square and the top chain is 5 cm long

Asymmetric cat and mouse earrings Japanese pearl beads brass coated steel chain finishedThe background These whimsical asymmetric earrings feature a brass mouse charm and a plastic tulip bead both purchased from vintage suppliers in the USA. The cat earring (with attitude) began life as a brooch set with vibrant orange Lucite, but it was sadly damaged. It is unsigned, but the design was created by Weiss in the 1950s. The detail ethically and sustainably made in Melbourne contains vintage materials c. 1950s 60s which may show evidence of