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Early Betty Cooke Kinetic Sterling Wishbone Pendants Lariat on Leather Cord

$1,795
£1,350.27
€1,564.23
CA$2,530.58
A$2,814.17
CHF 1,477.06
MX$34,317.47
NOK 18,667.16
SEK 17,501.21
DKK 11,675.19

About the Item

Rare, 1950's lariat necklace with kinetic wishbone sterling silver pendants created by Betty Cooke of Baltimore, Maryland. Pendants are attached by hand to leather cord. They measure 1.75" by 1.75" each and suspend freely from a 23.5" piece of leather. Reminiscent of jewelry works by Alexander Calder and Harry Bertoia. Signed Sterling. In very good vintage unworn condition retaining its original patina.
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  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.75 in (44.45 mm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)Length: 25.5 in (647.7 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In very good vintage unworn condition, retaining its original patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU28022233972

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