Françoise Montague for Adrien Mann c.1962 Black Glass Collar Necklace

    £495.00

    This wonderful example of Françoise Montague jewellery dates from c.1962. 

    Condition Report:

    Excellent 

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    The Details...

    This collar necklace is constructed from 4 rows of gilded metal links all stamped with floral patterns. Suspended from the full length of the collar are round and teardrop shaped, faceted, black glass beads with decorative gilded metal filigree cappings. The necklace fastens with a box clasp and the clasp is detailed with a round black glass cabochon and round black glass beads to form a flower motif. The collar is 38cm in length. 

    A Short History...

    Françoise Montague established her costume jewellery brand in Paris in 1945. She designed pieces for couture houses, such as Nina Ricci. The company is still in existence today and their archivists have verified this necklace as being one of their creations. A similar, larger scale, version of this necklace can be seen in 'Vogue - The Jewellery' by Carol Woolton. This example is dated to 1962 and was created by Montague for the designer Adrien Mann. 

    Wear it with...

    Pair this necklace with a black round neck swing dress and neutral round toe courts, for a modern day nod to the sixties. 

    Product Details

    N850

    Data sheet

    Era
    1960s
    Occasion
    Smart Casual
    Style
    Powerful and Statement
    Colour
    Black

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