Vintage 1950s metal pendant, embracing children motif, retro jewelry decor

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This antique pendant, presented here, features a stylized silhouette depicting two children kissing. The object has a very graphic cutout shape, characteristic of 1950s design, and offers a naive and endearing effect, typical of costume jewelry from that period. The rounded and thick upper bail suggests it can be worn as a pendant, but the piece can also be appreciated as a decorative object or ornamental accessory.

The pendant's surface has a patinated metallic appearance, with silvery-gray nuances and slight traces of oxidation visible from certain angles, highlighting the piece's age and authenticity. The edges are slightly irregular, suggesting a cutting process typical of artisanal or semi-industrial productions from the mid-20th century.

The motif represents a boy and a girl, full-length, minimally stylized, holding hands and sharing a kiss. The design is deliberately refined, without superfluous details, which accentuates the retro and universal effect of the scene. The girl's hair, in relief, is suggested by a side curl, while the boy has a round, smooth head.

The finish has a pronounced relief, with well-defined contours. The visible side shows no inscription, signature, or distinctive hallmark. The whole evokes both the charm of period jewelry and the decorative spirit of fifties design.

The object is photographed on a wooden table, bathed in natural light that highlights the matte and slightly grainy texture of the metal. No chain or attachment elements are visible in this view; only the upper bail is present for potential mounting.

Condition

This vintage pendant is pre-owned and sold as is. It shows a homogeneous patina, some oxidation marks, and discreet traces of wear consistent with its age. No major chips or deformation visible on the front shown.

Did you know? The graphic and naive style of this pendant is part of the trend of costume jewelry produced in Europe in the 1950s, a period marked by the rise of childlike and romantic motifs in popular jewelry. These creations, often made of non-precious metal, were sold in jewelry stores or gift shops under the mention "deadstock" when they had never been worn.

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