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Rich in color, Rich in style. These 1950′s screw back-clips are pure art deco grace.

Size: 1 3/8-in long
Metal: gold tone
circa: 1950′s
Provenance: Vintage

This vintage sterling silver Art Deco pin is handmade done in a delicate filigree pattern. It has a C-clasp. the pin measures 1 3/4-in by 1 1/4-in.

Vintage sterling silver and marcasite initial pin. This art deco, ornate and elegant pin feature the initials MKB that are framed by a leaves of glittering marcasites. The piece was rhodium plated to prevent tarnish. The sterling has fine millegrain edges. The pin measures 2in by 1 1/4in it is stamped sterling on the back. Circa 1920-1930.

There are three missing stones (not unusual for a piece this age)  and has a secure safety catch. The initials are soldered in.

In the original Eve was tempted by an apple from the tree of knowledge after a conversation with a serpent Here however the temptation is the serpent itself. Made in 18k gold with red eyes this is a remarkable bracelet is made in the forties. Art deco was just starting to have it’s first of many revivals. Notice the fine art deco lines on the head. It keeps with the tradition of the twenties but starts moving the style forward to the fifties deco period. Crafted in Vicenza, Italy it is marked 252VI and 750 lounge with cut ends. It weighs 42dwt. It measures 1 1/4 inches or 3cm wide. It will of course be sent insured.

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