Margaret De Patta, brooch, no. 6 and earrings, no. 57

Margaret De Patta
brooch, no. 6 and earrings, no. 57

USA, 1947 / 1947-1957
sterling silver, pearl
1.5 h × 3.25 w × .5 d in (4 × 8 × 1 cm)

Impressed signature to reverse 'de Patta Sterling'. Impressed signature to reverse of one earring 'de Patta Sterling'. Earrings feature screwback construction and measure: 0.75 h x 1 w x 0.75 d inches.

Literature: Space, Light, Structure: The Jewelry of Margaret De Patta, Ilsa-Neuman and Muniz, ppg. 64, 113, 119, 123

This work can be previewed, and collected from, Wright in Chicago.
Condition Report: Brooch weight: 22.36 grams. Earrings total weight: 11.73 grams.