43 |
Leaves Brooch
TORTOLANI
signed TORTOLANI
measures 9.5 cm
PROVENANCE
E. Aggelopoulou Collection
EXHIBITED
Frivolous Fashion, Fabulous Faux, A century of costume jewelry from the collection of E. Angelopoulou, 1880-1980, Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, Athens, 15th Oct 2008-20th Jan 2009
LITERATURE
Frivolous Fashion, Fabulous Faux, A century of costume jewelry from the collection of E. Angelopoulou, 1880-1980, Athens 2008, page 216 (illustrated)
60 / 80 EUR | |
Tortolani Jewelry
Tortolani Jewelry (1934-1976). Frank Tortolani, emigrated Italy to the USA in 1923. His brand was founded in 1934 in California and lasted until World War II and then re-commenced activity in 1950 until 1976. Tortollani used alloys of gold and silver-tone, bronze, silver and gold plating. His designs received recognition in the 1950s by winning […]