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Weiss USA, Clip-on Earrings, vintage from the 50s
About the Item
Clip-on EARRINGS,
vintage from the 50s,
signed WEISS,
diameter 2.5 cm, weight of one earring 6.3 g,
good condition.
Albert Weiss is a former Coro company craftsman, He opened his own business in New York in 1942. He is well known for his use of high quality Austrian rhinestones which feature excellent clarity.
Many of his magnificent designs depict insects and butterflies which are highly sought after by collectors.
Weiss excelled in the production of floral and figurative brooches as well as earrings. The firm has also created many styles of bracelets and necklaces. Although Weiss jewelry was never as successful as Coro's, Weiss jewelry was so successful in the 1950s and 1960s that the company had to call on the Hollycraft company to meet its needs. Requirement.
Weiss is known for his use of smoky rhinestones. The company was also one of the first to use Swarovski crystals (Aurora Borealis series created with Dior in the 1950s). The Skyline series of earrings and brooches are comparable to those in Eisenberg's Ice range.
Weiss not only worked with rhinestones, he also worked with enamel, as well as lacquered pieces. You will find numerous lacquered metal brooches in the shape of a Maltese cross, often dotted with “Black Diamond” pearls.
Albert Weiss served as president of his company and retired in 1969. One of his sons, Michael, took over the business for a short time. Weiss Jewelry activity ceased completely in 1971.
FR:
BOUCLES D'OREILLES a Clips,
vintage des années 50,
signées WEISS,
diamètre 2,5 cm, poids d'une boucles d'oreille 6,3 g,
bon etat.
Albert Weiss est un ancien artisan de l’entreprise Coro, Il a ouvert sa propre entreprise à New York en 1942. Il est bien connu pour son utilisation de strass autrichiens de haute qualité qui sont dotés d’une excellente clarté.
Beaucoup de ses dessins magnifiques représentent des insectes et des papillons qui sont très recherchés par les collectionneurs.
Weiss excellait dans la production de broches florales et figuratives ainsi que que dans les boucles d’oreilles. La firme a également créée de nombreux styles de bracelets et de colliers. Bien que les bijoux de Weiss n’ait jamais été aussi abouti que celui de Coro, les bijoux Weiss ont rencontrés un grand succès dans les années 50 et 60 si bien que l’entreprise a du faire appel à l’entreprise Hollycraft pour satisfaire à la demande.
Weiss est connu pour son utilisation de strass fumés. La société a également été l’une des premières à utiliser des cristaux Swarovski (série Aurora Borealis créée avec Dior dans les années 1950). La série de boucles d’oreilles et de broches Skyline sont comparables à ceux de la gamme Ice d’Eisenberg.
Weiss ne travaillait pas que les strass, il travaillait également l’émail, ainsi que des pièces laquées. Vous trouverez de nombreuses broches en métal laqué en formes de croix de Malte étaient souvent parsemés de perles «Black Diamond».
Albert Weiss a été président de sa compagnie et a pris sa retraite en 1969. Un de ses fils , Michael, a repris l’entreprise pour une courte période, L’activité de Weiss Jewelry a complètement cessée en 1971
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- Weight:6.3 g
- Dimensions:Diameter: 0.99 in (25 mm)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:SAINT-CLOUD, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3487220693582
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