Age Circa: Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings: Unidentified maker's mark "E" on the shield of a Roman legionary, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin: Unknown
Brand: Unknown
Gram Weight: 2.2 grams
Metal Type: .925 sterling silver
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Item Measurements: - Length: 0.83"
- Width: 0.62"
- Bale measurements: 4.29 mm long, 3.51 mm wide
Closure/Clasp Type: Jump ring bale
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Pendant Type: Drop
Notable Features:- Handmade during the Art Deco era
- Composed of .925 sterling silver, the style of this pendant suggests it was purchased as a souvenir
- This charm pendant features the motif of Paul Revere riding a horse, flanked by the words, "Boston Mass"
- Enamel in bright blue, yellow, and black hues were applied by hand to the pendant
- Completed with a jump ring bale for wear on a bracelet as a charm, or on a chain as a necklace pendant
Damage: Age appropriate wear. There is a small amount of yellow discoloration on the pendant, which could use a cleaning. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.
Enameling originally dates all the way back to the ancient Persians of Meenakari. The technique involves bonding powdered glass to a base, usually gold, by firing (heating and melting the glass onto the metal). The glass hardens to form a layer of pigment over the metal. Enamel is made of colored powdered glass or may include clear powdered glass that is mixed with colorful metallic pigments. It was used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Celts; and later the Chinese and Georgians. It resurged in popularity in the 20th century. It is primarily used on decorative art or jewelry, usually small in size. Besides jewelry, enamel can also be applied to glass, ceramic, stone, and various other materials.
