-Gucci Milan Vintage Mariner Chain Sautoir In .925 Sterling With Ebony Wood

Ebony wood Sautoir designed by Gucci.

Beautiful vintage piece, created in Milano Italy by the fashion house of Gucci, back in the 1970's This rare mariner long sautoir, has been crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver and is mounted with 7 elements carved from natural brownish/black ebony wood.A versatile piece suited with a lobster lock and can be wear in full long, as a bracelet or as a double row necklace.

Weight: 51.75 Grams (33.17Dwt).

Measurements: Length of 32 Inches (81.28 Cm).

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the Italian silver assay mark and signed in full, "GUCCI ITALY .925 *195MI".

Note: Vintage pieces from Gucci like this one, in impeccable condition and quality are very rare and hard to see in the market. This necklace is great collectible item specially made in the city of Milano.

Gucci, was founded in 1921 in the Tuscany region of Italy, in Florence , when Guccio Gucci bought his own shop on 7, Via della Vigna Nuova in Florence, Azienda Individuale Guccio Gucci, where he sold imported leather luggage. He also opened a small workshop to have his own leather goods made by local craftsmen. Eventually, a larger workshop had to be acquired to house Gucci's 60 artisans. In 1935 the invasion of Ethiopia by Mussolini led the League of Nations to impose a trade embargo on Italy. Leather became scarce, pushing Guccio Gucci to introduce other fabrics in the composition of the products, such as raffia, wicker, wood, linen and, jute. The rombi motif, a Gucci signature, was created. The Gucci's developed a new tanning technique to produce "cuoio grasso", which became a Gucci trademark. In 1937, Gucci launched its handbags. Under the direction of Aldo Gucci (son of Guccio), Gucci became a worldwide-known brand, an icon of the Italian Dolce Vita. During the 2010s, Gucci became an iconic 'geek-chic' brand.

Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. The wood carvings are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: N120122SEEG/1.535