Description: Vintage 70s Pendant Necklace Larry Vrba for Castlecliff Aztec Maltese Cross Pre-Columbian Inspired Handcrafted, chunky, maximalist necklace by Lawrence (Larry) Vrba who worked for Castlecliff in the early 70s. Chunky gold, chain link neck strap suspends a pendant shaped like a Maltese cross, but with "Aztec" detailing in the form of feather like petals around each one of the four ends. The ends, and the center are decorated with colorful nuggets of poured glass in ochre, turquoise green, deep blue, and coral red - made from melted down beads in New York City at CASTLECLIFF's midtown glass factory. All of this is set in an etched, gold tone frame. Signed at back of pendant: Castlecliff Condition: very good with no signs of wear / presents like new Pendant 4 1/8" x 3 7/8" Chain drop 8" *Original Sketch of this piece as seen in 1970's B. Altman Advertisement from The New York Times*
Price: 425 USD
Location: Evanston, Illinois
End Time: 2024-09-07T16:08:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Pendant Shape: Cross
Antique: No
Signed: Yes
Color: Multicolor
Main Stone Color: Multicolor
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Castlecliff
Personalize: No
Type: Necklace
Customized: No
Era: 1970s
Style: Pendant
Theme: aztec, south american, native american, mayan, maltese cross, exotic, boho, 70s, avant garde
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Country of Origin: United States
