-Andrew Grima 1969 London Textured Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Chain designed by Andrew Grima for Omega Swiss.
An outstanding and very rare chain, created in London England by the iconic goldsmith and designer Andrew Grima, back in the 1969. This gorgeous chains has been specially crafted for the Omega Watch Company in Switzerland, in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish. The design is composed by multiple cage-links, made up in the shape of navette. This chain is fitted with a security hooks with a hinged slash.
Weight: 63.5 Grams, (40.71 Dwt).
Size: 40 Inches (101.6 Cm), (1.06 Meter).
Measurements: The thickness is 5 mm (0.20 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold, the omega symbol for Omega Swiss and signed in full, "A. GRIMA AA134 .750",
Andrew Grima
He was born 31 may 1921 and was an Anglo-Italian designer who became known as the doyen of modern jewelry design in Britain. He became the foremost modern jewelry designer in the west end of London in the 1960 and 1970, who helped spearhead the British modern jewelry movement. He offered high end designs from his exclusive gallery at 80 Jeremy street in Mayfair featuring the world's first Perspex spiral staircase (1970) built by peter rice and Ove Arup. In 1970 he designed the successful "about time" watch collection for omega and in 1976 a collection of gold digital led watches for pulsar. Passed away in 26 December 2007
Literature: Similar examples are pictured in Graham Hughes' Grima Retrospective p. 88-90. for this chain illustrated.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this chain is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All parts are secured in the settings. These pieces has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N111823EMSM/2.404