RARE vintage signed
HAR Smiling Chinaman/Laughing Buddha Clip Earrings
From
the highly sought after series of Asian-inspired jewelry by HAR, these
whimsical earrings are quite wonderful. They are a Book
Piece and appear in many references, including Schiffer's Fun Jewelry, where they are shown with other pieces from the Asian series (p 100).
The Asian line was a Oriental theme with faux ivory faces (plastic molded) accented with green Peking glass cabochons.
Their garments are cast in gold-plated metal with wonderful detail. The designs in the fabric are both incised and in relief and it is trimmed with a row of aurora borealis rhinestones and a textured oval green Peking glass cabochon, simulating jade.
The earrings are clip-on and very three-dimensional, measuring over 1- 3/8" tall by 1" wide by just under 3/4" deep.
They are signed "HAR" with a "c" in a circle on the back of one.
About the Hargo Creations of New York:
Founded by Joseph Heibonner and Edith Levitt in 1955. Joseph was born in 1893 in Munich, Germany and became a US citizen in 1948. He married Edith in 1952. Together they founded Hargo in 1955. He died in 1968.
They are in Excellent vintage condition with a little dirt, minor surface wear to the gold-plating
Conjuring the fantasy of the Orient and the mysteries of Asia, these interesting earrings will add an exotic touch to your outfit and the romance and opulence of the Far East to your wardrobe. They are ones you will find you wear all the time; night or day, to work or play and they will look fabulous with everything, from denim to dressy. A highly sought and sensational pair of figural earrings from HAR's Asian series to add to your collection!