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Lot 70:
Description
A vintage bib-style collar necklace crafted from 925 silver. The piece is constructed with a rigid, round-profile torque collar that supports a three-part articulated bib. The central component is a crescent-shaped panel featuring a fanned, openwork design at the lower edge. This is flanked by two vertical rectangular panels decorated with a geometric Greek key motif. All three panels are embellished with crushed, multicoloured abalone shell inlay set within a black resin or lacquer ground. The design is characteristic of mid-20th-century Mexican modernist jewellery. The sections are joined by silver jump rings to allow for movement when worn.
Condition report:
The necklace is in used vintage condition. There is visible surface scratching and significant oxidation and tarnishing across the silver components. The abalone shell inlay appears largely intact, though there are minor surface irregularities and signs of wear consistent with age and materials.
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