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1950s Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure Necklace Earrings Bracelet Brooch

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1959 Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure completed with necklace, earrings, bracelet and brooch. This coveted gilt green enamel jeweled cobra snake design is from the HAR Fantasy Collection of 1959. The bracelet, earrings and brooch are each signed HAR, the necklaces from this collection are not signed. This set is intricate, elaborate, and highly crafted. The color is light teal green enamel is accented with glass and aurora borealis rhinestones. Necklace 16" long and the cobra centerpiece is 4-1/4" wide 2-1/2" at its longest point. The cobra necklace has the gold tone braided chain connecting both sides of the cobra in the front with a slide in clasp that closes securely and tight. Earrings 1-1/2" x 1-1/4". Clips are strong and tight, very sturdy. Bracelet has a spring back at its tail. It measures 1-1/2" high at the head and will fit a wrist of 6-1/2-7-1/2. Brooch is 2-3/4" long and has a turning clasp that is secure. HAR Jewelry History (1955 - 1967) Known for excellent enameling and fantastic figural jewelry, including beautifully detailed Oriental figures with imitation ivory faces, exotic genies, cobras, dragons, and blackamoors. Some of the designs include large misshapen crystal cluster stones with an iridescent glow for which HAR is known. Selected pieces of HAR jewelry were featured in the famous 1990’s “Jewels of Fantasy” exhibit propelling this jewelry to international fame. HAR was owned by Hargo Creations in New York City. Joseph Heibronner and Edith Levitt founded the company in 1955. The most sought after designs, including the Cobra and genie pieces, can be dated to April, 1959 based on U.S. copyright records.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1959
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Hyattsville, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU985730561372

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