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Brusca - Dante Sterling Silver Heart Pendant from 1975

About the Item

Modernist design sterling silver heart pendant by New York City jewelry design team Jack Brusca and Joseph Dante in 1975. The pendant is 2 inches wide, 1.75 inches high and .75 of an inch deep in cast sterling silver. It is shown on and included with a new brown silk twist cord. Jack Brusca (1937 - 1993) was an accomplished painter and designer in addition to jewelry designer with partner Joseph Dante in the 1970s and 80s. This pendant was part of a personal collection of their friend and executive Margot Rogoff (American, 1935-2018). She was a former spokeswoman and director of public relations for Bloomingdale’s. In fact, it is inscribed on the back with the company name Brusca Dante, sterling, copyright C in a circle and 1975. The pendant weighs 54 grams. Last photos show the rest of Margot's collection and all pieces available in separate listings.
  • Creator:
    Brusca Dante
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    54 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 2 in (50.8 mm)Depth: 0.75 in (19.05 mm)Length: 1.75 in (44.45 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1975
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The silk cord necklace is new with a gold plate clasp. The pendant may easily be worn with other styles of necklaces. The holes are on the sides are .2 of an inch wide and 1 inch long to accommodate many styles of chain.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5449325742

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