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American Arts & Crafts Period Pearl Necklace w. Gold Clasp by The Oakes Studios

Creator: Edward Everett Oakes / Oakes Studio
Offered by: Drucker Antiques

Description
An American Arts & Crafts Period Pearl Necklace by Edward Oakes, of The Oakes Studio. The graduated pearls necklace have an handmade gold clasp, designed with a leaf and vine floral motif. Length approximately 18 1/2 ins

This unsigned necklace, is attributed to Edward Oakes of The Oakes Studio.

In 1923, Edward Oakes was awarded a Medal at the Society of Arts and Crafts of Boston. Oakes was proud when The Metropolitan Museum of Art acquired a pendant of his for its permanent collection Edith Alpers stated that this was "the first such purchase made from a living American craftsman" in an article British Jewelry Studies, Vol. 3) Today Jewelry by The Oakes Studio is in many Museum Collections.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, Massachusetts
Period:	1900-1949
Materials:	Gold & Pearls
Condition:	Excellent.
Gemstones:	Pearl
Metals:	Gold
Gender:	Ladies'
Styles / Movements:	Artist Jewelry, Fine Jewelry, Signed Pieces
Dealer Reference #:	102232
Incollect Reference #:	233537

Dimensions

H.	18.5 in;
H.	46.99 cm;

Message from Seller:

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