F & F Felger Gold & Glass Cameo Clip On Earrings
United States, New Jersey, Newark, ca. 1920s to 1950s CE. Maker's mark of F and F Felger Inc. on screw-back of each. A stunning pair of gold clip-on earrings, each set with an ovoid, red and white glass cameo of a woman in profile. Facing in opposite directions, the women are identical to one another; each shown from the chest up wearing an open coat over a bodice with luscious locks of hair piled atop her head and a lengthy drop earring dangling at the side. Her naturalistic visage presents a generously lidded eye beneath an arched brow, a curved nose, and petite, bowed lips. Each earring features a tubular, gold border surrounding the cameo with 6 decorative orbs, as well as a screw-back in order to be clipped to one's ear. Size of earring (both the same): 0.7" W x 0.8" H (1.8 cm x 2 cm); size of cameo (both the same): 0.6" W x 0.7" H (1.5 cm x 1.8 cm); gold quality: 61% (equivalent to over 14 karats); total weight: 6.6 grams
The verso of each pin of the screw-backs displays the maker's mark of "FFF" flanked by angle brackets, which represents the prestigious jeweler F and F Felger Inc. from Newark, New Jersey. Known for their fine craftsmanship, they supplied jewelry to companies such as Tiffany and Co. and Cartier from the 1920s to the mid-20th century. No longer in business, their pieces are highly sought after by the discerning collector.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
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Condition Report: Both are intact and excellent.
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United States, New Jersey, Newark, ca. 1920s to 1950s CE. Maker's mark of F and F Felger Inc. on screw-back of each. A stunning pair of gold clip-on earrings, each set with an ovoid, red and white glass cameo of a woman in profile. Facing in opposite directions, the women are identical to one another; each shown from the chest up wearing an open coat over a bodice with luscious locks of hair piled atop her head and a lengthy drop earring dangling at the side. Her naturalistic visage presents a generously lidded eye beneath an arched brow, a curved nose, and petite, bowed lips. Each earring features a tubular, gold border surrounding the cameo with 6 decorative orbs, as well as a screw-back in order to be clipped to one's ear. Size of earring (both the same): 0.7" W x 0.8" H (1.8 cm x 2 cm); size of cameo (both the same): 0.6" W x 0.7" H (1.5 cm x 1.8 cm); gold quality: 61% (equivalent to over 14 karats); total weight: 6.6 grams
The verso of each pin of the screw-backs displays the maker's mark of "FFF" flanked by angle brackets, which represents the prestigious jeweler F and F Felger Inc. from Newark, New Jersey. Known for their fine craftsmanship, they supplied jewelry to companies such as Tiffany and Co. and Cartier from the 1920s to the mid-20th century. No longer in business, their pieces are highly sought after by the discerning collector.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#159428
Condition Report: Both are intact and excellent.
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