One of a kind handmade jewelry piece:
~ I believe this would work as either a necklace or a very petite belt
~ 70 Historic 1930's Illinois tax tokens have been lovingly crafted into this unique work of art
~ Two rows with diamond shaped centerpiece
~ Classic aluminum matte silver finish
~ Square tokens with rounded edges read RETAILERS OCCUPATION TOKEN 1 1/2 (mils) and DEPT. OF FINANCE STATE OF IL
~ Would be cute on anyone - but extra perfect for the tax lawyer or preparer, accountant, IRS employee / auditor, treasurers office worker, finance guru, etc
Ready and waiting for your neckline, waist, collection, special outfit / occasion, or gift giving - you will love this!
ESTIMATED AGE OR ERA = True vintage - coins are 1930's in age (post 1935) - belt could have been make at any time after that. Guessing retro mid century piece
METAL AND/OR MATERIAL = Aluminum coins and well matched silver jump rings
CLOSURE/CLASP = Integrated carved out hooks on the end two tokens that slide into the corresponding two jump rings on the other end for a seamless, almost hidden closure
MARKS = Just the markings on the coins / tokens outlined above
MEASUREMENTS = About 28" long end to end x 1 1/2" wide
US RING SIZE = x
WEIGHT = x
CONDITION = Great vintage condition - no damage or quirks found to mention. In an excellent state of preservation
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