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Joan Parcher Glass & Vitreous Enamel on Copper with Silver Brooch

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A fine modern Joan Parcher brooch. From the "Phosphene" series. With small glass beads applied to a vitreous enameled bent copper disc. (Formed in the shape of an outward projection of a square). The reverse has a sterling silver X-shaped prong setting and pin stem. Signed with an etched signature for Joan Parcher. Joan Parcher is well known for her vitreous enameled copper jewelry. This brooch is a part of her "Phosphene" series, which refers to sparkles of light that are produced by rubbing one’s closed eyes. Parcher has had a long time fascination with sparkle and shine and its connection to industrial detritus, which she attributes to her grandparents working in glass factory near Pittsburg when she was a child. Parcher's work is held numerous public collections, including the Smithsonian and other important private collections. Simply a great one-of-a-kind Joan Parcher enamel brooch! Date: 2009 Overall Condition: It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There are some losses to the beading and enamel (particularly to the edges). The biggest spots of loss are around two prongs. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Fineness: Marked sterling to the reverse. Marks: Joan Parcher / Sterling Measurements: Height: ca. 67 mm Width: ca. 68 mm Depth: ca. 6 mm Weight: ca. 41 grams Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    Joan Parcher
  • Metal:
    Silver,Copper,Enamel
  • Weight:
    41 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.64 in (67 mm)Width: 2.68 in (68 mm)Depth: 0.24 in (6 mm)
  • Style:
    Modern
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    2000-2009
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2009
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. There are some losses to the beading and enamel (particularly to the edges). The biggest spots of loss are around two prongs. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV MC A221stDibs: LU849316090062
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