Description
17 Large Vintage Articulated Lion Pendant Late Mid Century Jewelry Crafting This is a group of 17 long 1970s dangling lion pendants that were never painted. All are made of silver base metal that is semi shiny and have dangling copper color eyes and dangling tails along with the head being jointed to the body. All have large thick bails for adding for adding large showy chains. Size of each pendant is 5 1/4″ tall from top of bail to bottom of tail by 2 3/16″ across the center of each head. Some of the eyes have light scratches and old patina which should polish up nicely. They can be used the way they are or painted in different colors. Nice vintage estate group for vintage fashion and accessory sellers, crafters or recyclers. One has a missing tail. **Sold as group only!
- The Designer: The signature Alan maker’s mark is most commonly found on these highly kinetic, oversized pieces. They feature dangling tails, jointed bodies, and swinging, copper-colored dangle eyes. [1, 2, 3]
- Metal and Finish: While often plated in shiny or textured gold-tone, they frequently appeared in silver/pewter-colored base metals, allowing the copper eyes to pop as a contrasting element. [1, 2]
- Articulated Movement: The defining characteristic of these lions is their ability to shift; both the head/eyes and the tail sway loosely on jump rings when worn. [1, 2]
