Antique Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Pencil Case Chatelaine Pendant 11.3g

Description

We have similar Pencil, Chatelaine, and Art Deco items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Pencil," "Chatelaine," or "Deco" under our Buy-It-Now items.
Item Description by: Angela A.
The Piece
Age Circa:
Art Deco C. 1920 - 1940
Markings:
"830" and two illegible marks on the bale,
tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin:
Unknown
Brand:
Unknown
Gram Weight:
11.3 g
rams
Metal Type:
.830 sterling silver
Material:
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Main Stone:
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Main Stone Measurements/Color:
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Accent Stone:
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Accent Stone Measurements/Color:
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Stone Treatment:
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Stone Cuts:
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Item Measurements:
Length:
3.36" (including bale)
Width:
0.44"
Bale measurements:
7.27 mm diameter
Collectible Type:
Chatelaine mechanical pencil case
Men's or Women's:
Unisex
Notable Features:
Handmade during the Art Deco era
Composed of .830 sterling silver
The piece features a hexagonal pencil case with a chased geometric design on its face
A pencil would have been inserted into the case, and the piece hung on a fob or chatelaine chain
Contains a sliding bar which can be pushed down to reveal the pencil, which can be added by your local jeweler
Completed with a standard bale, allowing it to be strung on a necklace or chain
Damage:
Age appropriate wear. The pencil is missing from the piece; this can be replaced by your local jeweler. 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.
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.
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