This magnificent concho pendant has four interchangeable bales, in four different sizes.
The central oval is 1/2" X 1/4" within a "diamond" formed by 20 coral round, each 1/8" or 3 mm. Stamped drops of smelted silver further embellish this focal point surrounded by a frame of stampwork bordered by an oval of 32 coral rounds 3/16" in diameter or about 5 mm each.
Kenny Bracken fabricated the suite using a base of heavy gauge mill-rolled silver sheet, decorated using hand cut steel stamps and a chisel. The oval concho has a saw-cut scalloped edge, deeply and perfectly repoussed, dome as well as 53 dark red bezel-set cabochons.
Description | This magnificent concho pendant has four interchangeable bales, in four different sizes. The central oval is 1/2" X 1/4" within a "diamond" formed by 20 coral round, each 1/8" or 3 mm. Stamped drops of smelted silver further embellish this focal point surrounded by a frame of stampwork bordered by an oval of 32 coral rounds 3/16" in diameter or about 5 mm each. Kenny Bracken fabricated the suite using a base of heavy gauge mill-rolled silver sheet, decorated using hand cut steel stamps and a chisel. The oval concho has a saw-cut scalloped edge, deeply and perfectly repoussed, dome as well as 53 dark red bezel-set cabochons.
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About the Artist | 20th century jeweler residing in Taos, New Mexico who believed in making jewelry with adaptability for different circumstances, matching varying moods and/ or occasions. |
Medium | Sterling silver and natural red Mediterranean coral |
Size | Pendant concho is 3 1/8" X 2 5/8". Bale hook attachment is an added 5/8" length. |
Signed | "Kenny Bracken" stamped and engraved |
Date of creation | 1985-1990's |
Condition | Excellent |
Description | Each of the bales has a mate dropping down 1/8". Bales with settings are 15/16" diameter X 1 1/4", 3/4" diameter X 15/16". Bales without coral are 15/16" diameter X 7/8" and 3/4" diameter X 7/8". Four bales are all designed to connect by means of a wide link "hook" to accomodate the wearer's choice of necklace, from which is will hang for the day. Two have a coral focal point. |
Provenance | Di Kr |