Sample necklace on card

Cantone, Frank, 1900-2003 · 1930–1950

The necklace consists of a cast white metal rectangular Art Deco-style pendant set with paste stones. A large rectangular green paste is centered on the pendant,surrounded by a row of smaller, white pastes on all four edges. White pastes set into c-scrolls at top and bottom of pendant. The pendant is suspended on a dark paperclip chain with a thumb-ring closure. The necklace chain is passed through slits cut in the top edge of a paper card, allowing the pendant to swing free against the card (marks of this visible on card). The clasp is taped to the center back of the card and the pendant bail is stitched to the card. Pencil inscription of the necklace model number at lower proper left edge of card front. This necklace was part of a set of samples created by the maker for sales purposes.