Work of the 1930s-1940s - Lot 141

Work of the 1930s-1940s Pair of Retro ear pendants in yellow gold 750‰ with radiating circular gadrooned motifs holding two articulated snake-mesh tassels terminating in two balls adorned with round faceted emeralds in starry closed setting. Clip-on systems for non-pierced ears in yellow gold 750‰. Dimensions: 5.2x1.5cm. P. Gross: 31.9g. (Scratches, one stone missing). Bibliography: A similar model, by MELLERIO dits MELLER, is reproduced in Mélissa GABARDI's book Les Bijoux de l'Art Déco aux Années 1940 (Paris, Les Editions de l'Amateur, 1986, p. 316). These snake chain motifs, combined with balls adorned with star-set stones, are characteristic of the Retro style of the 1940s, found on necklaces, brooches and earrings alike.