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Mid-Century Modernist Forged 14K Gold & Topaz Brooch by Ronald H. Pearson

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A fine Modernist brooch by Ronald Hayes Pearson. In 14-karat forged yellow gold with a post-set round blue topaz gemstone bead. Ronald Pearson is an extremely important figure in the 20th Century American Craft movement. Together with John Prip and others, Ronald Pearson opened the highly acclaimed Shop One in Rochester, New York. He was, together with Stanley Lechtzin, Robert Ebendorf, and Olaf Skoogfors, a founding member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG). Works by Pearson are held in important museums including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, MoMA in New York, Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and others, as well as in numerous important private collections. Simply a wonderful Modernist brooch from one of the 20th century's jewelry Greats! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is a small casting flaw to the reverse. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Fineness: Marked 14k for gold fineness. Marks: Marked Pearson 14K to the reverse. Gemstone Measurements: Topaz: Diameter ca. 5 mm Measurements: Length: ca. 100 mm Width: ca. 35 mm Depth: ca. 11 mm Weight: ca. 19 mm Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Metal:
    14k Gold
  • Stone:
    Topaz
  • Stone Cut:
    Round Cut
  • Weight:
    19 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.38 in (35 mm)Depth: 0.44 in (11 mm)Length: 3.94 in (100 mm)
  • Style:
    Modernist
  • Place of Origin:
    Unknown
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is a small casting flaw to the reverse. 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: D/I INV BF S221stDibs: LU849317005662

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