Pleae help - can't find this mark anywhere.

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joychap
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Pleae help - can't find this mark anywhere.

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Art Nouveau slide and chain with face and flowing hair in the style of Unger Bros.
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Hello Joy,

Thanks for posting, nice photos and a pretty piece. It sure is similar in style to works by Unger, Kerr and number of other Newark jewelry firms. I don't know the maker, but hope someone else will.
I'm curious about the technique, usually this type of piece was stamped repousse with a backplate soldered in place over the hollow part. Something about the surface of your slide makes me think yours is a solid cast piece. Can you clarify this for us?

Thanks, Tom
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joychap
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Post by joychap »

It is hollow, the chain slides through and the inside is filled with cork to hold the chain in place.
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