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John Lewis Boston Modernist Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Link Necklace

$1,250
£939.03
€1,082.86
CA$1,734.54
A$1,927.45
CHF 1,010.01
MX$23,636.79
NOK 12,882.05
SEK 12,118.96
DKK 8,082.01
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About the Item

A fine necklace by John Lewis. With hand-hammered rectangular wafer links in sterling silver. John Lewis was a Boston modernist jewelry maker. He was highly regarded and was known for his fine quality studio work. This necklace is a great example of his bench work. Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Fineness: Marked Sterling for silver fineness. Marks: Conjoined JL for John Lewis and Sterling Measurements: Length: ca. 24 in. Width: ca. 1/4 in. Weight: ca. 18.5 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    John Lewis
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    18.5 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)Length: 24 in (609.6 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1212021151346DIINV1stDibs: LU849311351082

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