Antique 1920s Art Deco Flower Basket Paste Silver Plate Gold Gilt Pendant

Silver plate, gold gilt, glass. Though the Art Deco era is known for its bold styling, the finely crafted design of this antique pendant has an unmistakable sweetness. The shimmering and pastel-colored paste accents the detailed floral basket motif in an oh-so endearing and charming way. With a silver and gold setting highlighting its dimension and full size this antique piece, likely French made, is ready for your favorite chain.

Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the glass. All stones are bright, intact and in place.

Secure bail, is a replacement and not original. Figural jewelry includes any piece that has been shaped into an animal, person, object, or detailed "day in the life" scene. Antique and vintage figural jewelry is often quite charming and collectible for the realistic or cutesy details.

Specific objects or animals became popular and prolific in jewelry during certain time periods, Scotty dogs during the 1940s for example, or swallow birds during the Victorian era. Figural jewelry is special for its detail and realism but also tells the story of the decade they were made in. Foliate motifs in antique jewelry have a rich and diverse history spanning several centuries, with significant prominence during the Art Nouveau and Victorian periods.

Inspired by the beauty of nature, artisans of the time incorporated intricate leaf, vine, and floral designs into their creations. In the Victorian era, jewelry adorned with foliate motifs symbolized sentiments such as renewal, growth, and love for the natural world. The Art Nouveau movement, which emerged in the late 19th century, celebrated organic forms and emphasized the fluidity of nature. Foliate motifs became a hallmark of this period, with jewelry designers embracing curvilinear lines and incorporating flowing leaves, tendrils, and blossoms into their pieces. Today, antique jewelry featuring foliate motifs from these periods continues to captivate collectors and enthusiasts, preserving the artistry and connection to the natural world from a bygone era.

_gsrx_vers_1680 GS 9.8.3 (1680).

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