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Vintage Los Castillo Brass Interlocking Hands Collar Sculptural Necklace, 1950's

$3,800
£2,847.11
€3,318.68
CA$5,348.57
A$5,444.29
CHF 3,098.99
MX$65,716.61
NOK 36,135.96
SEK 36,571.66
DKK 24,808.98

About the Item

This very rare vintage brass mid century modern hallmarked and signed Los Castillo collar necklace is abstract. It is one of interlocking modernist hands in the front. Modern, artful and sculptural. Hallmarked Los Castillo 191 or 161 with symbol. There is a push clasp at the back The measurements are 6.5" High from top of clasp to bottom of hand. It is 5.25" W from side to side and the height/ depth laying down is 1". The weight in brass is 60.6 pennyweight or 3 ounces. It is 14" inches Circumference for neck size fit. Beautifully made. This has been in our archives for over 30 years. Los Castillo was one of the finest and most sought after metalsmith's of the 1940's, 1950's, 60's and 70's. Stellar! Modernist. Rare! This will only fit a small neck.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (165.1 mm)Width: 5.25 in (133.35 mm)Depth: 1 in (25.4 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In very great vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    North Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU251219847672

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