We have similar Chain and Art Deco items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing Description by: Megan E. Age Circa : Art Deco C. Markings : Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed. Country of Origin : Unknown. Gram Weight : 53.8 grams. Metal Type : Silver plated over base metal. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Wearable length and inner circumference: 18.50. Chain width: 4.25 mm. Pendant measurements: 2.00″ in length and 1.33″ in width. Closure/Clasp Type: Barrel Clasp. Chain Type: Snake chain. Handmade during the Art Deco era by a talented silversmith. Features a silver plated necklace, with a snake chain, and a lovely dangling fleur de lis motif. Necklace was created using repousse metalworking to hollow out the inside of the pendant and impressive hand-chased accents showcase the leaves, flowers, and swirling details on the pendant. Pendant dangles an additional 3.50, sitting at about the bust line for most people. Completed with a barrel clasp for secure and comfortable wear. Damage: Age appropriate wear. The necklace is fairly tarnished and in some areas, the base metal has been exposed. The price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. 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. 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. Chasing is a metalworking technique that uses a nail-like tool and hammer to hand etch patterns onto a metal surface. This process creates a design that is sunk into the front of the surface using indentations, grooves, and channels. Chasing is thousands of years old and was a very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today. The item “Antique Vintage Art Deco Silver Plated Fleur De Lis Snake Chain Necklace 53.8g” is in sale since Saturday, February 6, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
- Style: Chain
- Metal: Silver Plated