Are these unsigned Miriam Haskell Pieces?

I picked this up recently. They're not signed. The earring backs make me think they're rather old. Definitely reminded me of MH pieces.

 

Those are nice.
Look similar to Miriam Haskell, however you will have to wait for others.

What I wanted to comment on is the verdigris.


When you see it, unless the pieces are really inexpensive, you should pass on them.

There is so much intricate metal, I don't know how to tell you to clean them. I would be afraid of soaking in ketchup, as it might damage the faux pearl coating.

Wait for others to comment.
@evelyb30 @Ownedbybear @kyratango

 

Thank you. That didn't occur to me when I bought them. Maybe some alcohol applied with a q-tip?

 

I don't know.
Wait for others.
Keep in mind it's a holiday weekend.

 

White vinegar with a Q tip, very carefully. Put a bit of cling film over the pearl.

 

Nice set, not an expert in removing verdigris, but definitely try to get it off. With some metal findings it can do real irreversible damage as it seems to take finish off or dull it permanently.

Haskell-like, at least. Are the two small pieces pins? I thought earrings at first from the front, but now see the somewhat unusual closures in the back. Maybe would be something to see if MH ever used closures like those.

This is not what you were asking, but maybe others can benefit, I learned a tip regarding photographing a white item on a black background. It can be hard to get a super clear photograph if you don't have a lot of setting adjustments on your camera. I always found I get a better shot photographing jewelry of all colors, but esp. light colored jewelry on a white or light tan background. When you use black as a background, because there is less light to the camera, often it will overcompensate and overexpose the lighter item.

Hope this is a Haskell set. I has a nice look.

 

They look like pierced backings.
So either they are newer copies of Haskell. Or someone took the clips off and converted them.

 

I'm going with converted. This looks like part of the clip backing

 

I'm pretty sure those are called "wingback earrings" ... designed for non-pierced ears.

 

These are wingback earrings originally invented by Judith McCann. Her earrings were made from the late 1940s through the early 1970s. I'm not aware of Haskell making that type of earring but other companies did including Coro and Adele Simpson. Thanks quirkygirl for posting my article on wingbacks.

 

@quirkygirl