DAVID WEBB 1970 Black Enameled Door Knockers Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Door knocker earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975).
This is a beautiful pair of doorknockers earrings, created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in 1970. These doorknockers dangle earrings have been crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished with applications of black hot enamel. The earrings are designed in an articulated 'door knocker' motif with fluted patterns and fitted at the reverse with comfortable French omega backs for fastening clips. The gold posts option for pierced ears can be easily added.
Weight: 58.20 Grams, (37.30 Dwt.).
Measurements: 48 mm by 28 mm (1.89 x 1.10 Inches).
Hallmarks: They are both stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the .750/.999 gold and signed in full as follows, "DAVID WEBB ©WEBB 18 KT".
David Webb
He was an American jeweler. On July 28, 1948, he founded David Webb, the company which opened at 2 West 46th Street. Among his clients were Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Barbara Streisand and Beyoncé have also worn his jewelry. Born in Asheville, North Carolina in 1925, Webb was a self-taught designer whose work included dragon bracelets, Maltese cross brooches and animal motifs. In 1964, The Duke of Windsor purchased a bracelet for his wife. Diana Vreeland, a noted columnist and editor of Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, was often seen with a David Webb black-and-white enamel zebra bangle.
Literature: Ruth Peltason. David Webb, The Quintessential American Jeweler. Assouline New York 2013 for similar examples of this pattern illustrated
Collateral: These earrings are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of these David Webb earrings is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The enamel parts are secured in their settings. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E120124EAEN/1.399
