Art Deco Galalith Necklace and Pendant with Coral Red plaques, 1930s
£75.00
LOT NUMBER 77
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LOT NUMBER 77
Art Deco Galalith Necklace and Pendant with Coral Red plaques, 1930s
This is a striking necklace and matching pendant made from Galalith, the necklace comprising red facetted graduated beads separated by small rings with grey facetted beads below and two silver gilt metal large modelled ovoid beads, all with silver gilt chain links, terminating in a trapezoid form plaque with a large grey hemispherical stone set in a stylised floral silver gilt mount, with further red and grey stones below and two triangular drops with silver gilt metal styised floral mounts.Galalith is a a synthetic plastic made out of the interaction of casein and formaldehyde and was introduced to the fashion world by Coco Chanel in 1926. The commercial name is derived from the Ancient Greek words 'gala' (milk) and 'lithos' (stone).
Size: | 56cm (necklace), 15cm (pendant) |
Weight: | 68gm |
Date: | 1930s |
Condition: | Very good condition |
Price: | £75 |