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Black suede and clear paste 'butterfly' earrings, H De La Pensee, France, 1930s.

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A very cute and utterly charming pair of gilt metal, and black antelope/suede earrings, in the form of a 'butterfly'. Light and easy to wear, beautifully made and detailed, they are a lovely and subtle taste of Art Deco and French 1920s fashion. Starting with two shops in Paris in the early 1920s, Henry a La Pensee expanded throughout the 1920s to the South of France, opening branches in Deauville, Biarritz, Cannes and Nice. Whilst not a fashion designer, the shops contained a myriad of luxury items from jewellery through to accessories.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    6 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.9 in (22.86 mm)Width: 0.6 in (15.24 mm)Depth: 0.2 in (5.08 mm)Length: 0.9 in (22.86 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Greyabbey, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FB09281stDibs: LU309222824792

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