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Modernist Aaron Macsai Gold, Silver, & Copper Pattern Metal Brooch / Pendant

$2,400
£1,802.95
€2,079.09
CA$3,330.31
A$3,700.71
CHF 1,939.21
MX$45,382.64
NOK 24,733.53
SEK 23,268.39
DKK 15,517.45
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A fine signed designer convertible brooch / pendant for a necklace. In 14 karat yellow gold, sterling silver, and copper. By Aaron Macsai, the renowned American jewelry artist. From his "Pattern Metal" series. Ornament Magazine features Macsai's work in their 2023, Vol. 44 no. 2 edition. They discuss various pieces and point our that his 'pattern metal' technique employs "cross-section slices of extruded patterns using silver, gold, and copper are soldered onto silver blanks" (page 22). Simply wonderful work from Aaron Macsai! (Chain for display purposes and not included with purchase.) Date: 1996 Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is some very light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Aaron Macsai Marks: Marked the reverse with an etched Macsai / 96 Fineness: Unmarked for gold fineness. Professionally tests at: Testable gold elements test at 14k. Measurements: Height: ca. 46.3 mm Width: ca. 40.2 mm Depth: ca. 5.8 mm Weight: ca. 14.5 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    Aaron Macsai
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    14.5 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.83 in (46.3 mm)Width: 1.59 in (40.2 mm)Depth: 0.23 in (5.8 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1996
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is some very light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 11222024172050DIINVBFJY24_RXX1stDibs: LU849324726792

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