Seaman Schepps 1960 Rare Geometric Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Geometric earrings designed by Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps.
Great pair of geometric clip-on earrings, created during the late American mid-century period by Patricia Schepps Vaill for Seaman Schepps, back in the 1960's. These pieces has been crafted with retro patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with a delicate brushed finish. Fitted with hinged omega backs for fastening clips and the posts option for pierced ears can be easily added.
Weight: 31.8 Grams, (20.38 Dwt).
Measurements: 32 mm by 27 mm (1.26 x 1.06 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the gold assay mark and signed in full, "SEAMAN SCHEPPS P.S.V. OF".
Seaman Schepps was an American jeweler famous for his retro style, 1950's jewelry design. The company was established in the 1905 as an antique and retailer store. in the 1931 was founded officially as a jewelry designer in New York and the workshop store was located at 516 in Madison Avenue. in the 1933 the business was so successful that they moved to a larger showroom at the 399 in the same avenue. This legendary jewelry designer rose to the best prominence in the 1930s by creating designs that defied all previous ideas of what jewelry should look like and whose designs were worn by the Duchess of Windsor and Andy Warhol.The firm was sold in the 1992.
Literature: SEAMAN SCHEPPS - A Century of New York Jewelry Design. The Vendome Press 2004. Amanda Valli & Janet Zapata. Page-171 For similar pieces illustrated designed by Patricia Vaill.
Note: We have never seen this model, only this one and another illustrated in the book by Seaman Schepps with the color variation of black and white-cream.
Collateral: They are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of these earrings are excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E110922ACNM/.7644
