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Pendant and Chain Necklace, ca. 1930

This is a necklace. It is dated ca. 1930 and we acquired it in 1996. Its medium is silver, moonstone, marcasite, glass or jet. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Sally Steinbach Israel. It is credited Gift of Sally Israel in memory of Fredericka Steinbach.

Its dimensions are

L: 47.1 cm (18 9/16 in.) L (pendant): 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.) L (chain): 41.1 cm (16 3/16 in.)

It has the following markings

"Germany" & "Sterling" partially stamped on clasp.

Cite this object as

Pendant and Chain Necklace, ca. 1930; Germany; silver, moonstone, marcasite, glass or jet; L: 47.1 cm (18 9/16 in.) L (pendant): 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.) L (chain): 41.1 cm (16 3/16 in.); Gift of Sally Israel in memory of Fredericka Steinbach; 1996-35-1

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