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1930's Art Deco Bib Collar Necklace
1930s Art Deco Bakelite Chrome Geometric Bib Collar Statement Necklace
Circa: 1930's
Style: Bib collar necklace
Color(s): Brown, silver/chrome
Unmarked Fabric Content: Bakelite, chrome
Additional Packaging: No
Additional Details / Inclusions: Vintage 1930's Art Deco large chrome and dark brown Bakelite/vintage plastic bib necklace is featured in Roseann Ettinger's Popular Jewelry 1840-1940, 2nd edition, page 146, and on back cover. This chrome and dark brown bakelite geometric fringed collar/bib necklace is made up of 10 dark brown rectangular fringes interspersed with geometric chrome pieces. Front section links to a silver tone round link rolo belcher chain, connected by flat rectangular grooved links. Fastens with a fish hook clasp and is adjustable in length. Necklace is Unmarked. There is no marked material, but this item appears to be crafted of bakelite (tested by E-Collectique) and chrome as reported in reference, Ettinger 1997.
Necklace measures approximately 7" across front section, made up of 10 dark brown rectangular fringes (measure approximately 2" L x .5 W) interspersed with geometric chrome pieces (measuring approximately 3/4" L x .5" W). Front section links to a silver tone round link rolo belcher chain, (round links (measure approximately 7 mm) connected by flat rectangular grooved links, (measuring approximately 8 mm across and 2 mm W). Necklace measures approximately 17" L (open flat, end to end including clasp).
BC - Good pre-owned / moderate signs of use (may have visible signs of use / imperfections). Additional Details: Wear consistent with age and use. Silver tone has minor areas of tarnish.
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