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Egyption Revival Sterling Plate Necklace Egyption Circa 1916

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This unique, dramatic necklace was created from sterling silver early in the twentieth century —near 1920— at the height of the Egyptian Revival period. The necklace features 7 silver plaques, each of which is highly detailed, depicting war, music, and royalty. A pair of scarab beetles and two ornamental plaques depicting stylized wheat or grass complete the piece. The 16" necklace closes with a simple hook. Each of the plaques is marked with Egyptian silver marks from the era. A date mark is on one side of the clasp. The workmanship is incredible; the closer you look at the piece, the more beautiful it becomes, even the smallest detail has been painstakingly rendered. Several costume-jewelry replicas of this piece were created but this is the hallmarked original. Rare and quite beautiful.
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