Antique Vintage Mid Century Sterling Silver Gold Wash Globe Rattle Pendant 14.8g

Description

We have similar Mid-Century and Rattle items, which would pair nicely with this piece, up for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Mid Century" or "Rattle" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Listing Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Mid-Century C. 1935 - 1965
Markings
: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 14.8 grams
Metal Type
: .925 sterling silver with gold wash over sterling silver accents
Material
: --
Main Stone
: --
M
ain Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Accent Stone:
--
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Stone Treatment
: --
Stone Cuts
: --
Item Measurements
:
Pendant Length:
1.25"
Pendant Width:
1.01"
Bale opening:
10.9 mm length, 5.34 mm width
Closure/Clasp Type
: Standard bale
Link Type
: --
Pendant Type
: Drop
Notable Features
:
This necklace was made during the Mid-Century era
Composed of .925 sterling silver with gold wash over sterling silver accents
This pendant features the motif of globe with an abstract design for each of the continents
A hollow piece of puffy jewelry, this pendant contains a rattle in the center for a beautiful, musical tinkling sound when shaken
Completed with a standard bale for wear as a pendant on a necklace
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. There is some light tarnish on the sterling silver, which gives it a lovely antique quality. There is also some light wear to the gold wash, exposing the sterling silver underneath. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
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The History
The Mid-Century era, 1935 to 1965, encompassed many new styles of art and architecture and this carried over to jewelry making. This exciting time for jewelry saw movements such as Hollywood Regency, Modernism, Brutalism, and the Atomic Age. Native American artisans were also making their mark in the jewelry industry. Artisans used many kinds of metals, gemstones, glass, and experimented with ceramic and wood as well. This era was filled with new and inno
vative designs, while also rejuvenating and reinventing older styles. The unique jewelry which emerged from this era is still very popular today.
Puffy jewelry is a name given to hollow repousse pieces, typically little heart charms. Puffy hearts came into fashion in the late 1800s and were popular until the 1950s. Today, puffy jewelry is highly sought after, but very rare to find because they were difficult to make in the first place and were easily damaged due to their hollow cores.
Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Greece, Egypt, and even the Hopewell periods in the American southeast. Reverse side hammering was also used to add detail to the front, creating intricate patterns using grooves, indentations, and channeling. The piece was then carefully polished to create a hollow, eye-catching treasure.
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