Federico Jimenez-Vintage 1920's "MAYORDOMO" Cross-Vintage Venetian White Heart Red Glass Bead-Squash Blossom Style-Sterling Heart Charm Necklace
Federico Jimenez-Vintage 1920's "MAYORDOMO" Cross-Vintage Venetian White Heart Red Glass Bead-Squash Blossom Style-Sterling Heart Charm Necklace
THE LARGE 'MAYORDOMO" CROSS:
This large Oaxaca sterling cross of Jesus was apart of Federico's "Private" vintage Museum collection & comes from the 1920's time period. It was worn by the "Mayordomo" who in this case, was the "Religious Administrator" who oversaw & took charge of everything in order to see that the operation for the business, was ran properly so everything flowed with ease.. A Mayodomo, you might say is the "General" manager or the head person who is in control of daily operations.
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VINTAGE RED-WHITE HEART GLASS BEADS:
These deep red Venetian white heart beads are shipped via the Ivory Coast,in Africa. White heart beads, actually were made in Venice in the 19th century and were extensively traded throughout Africa & that's why sometimes you will hear them referred to, as "African trade beads". They are called white hearts, because they have a white glass interior, which then has a true red color applied over their white hearts. These are the old vintage ones.
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THE NECKLACE:
Designed like a 'Squash Blossom" necklace, there are 6 small 'charm' like hearts that hang from bars which act to hold the 3 strands of white heart beads together. All the beads are in the 6mm range in size. The beads & the Mayordomo cross are very, very old, while the hearts are a bit newer & are apart of his collection. The hearts are not hallmarked, but do guarantee this to be his.
If you zoom in on 11th photo , you'll witness one of the prettiest looking closures! The closure is made with 2 hands, that when closed, it's as if they are 'connecting in friendship'!
It has a nice presence on the body & because the sterling amount is at a minimum, allows this to be lighter in weight. So for those who can't handle a lot of weight on the neck,I honestly don't feel it's too bad.(See weights below just to be sure!)
** In the last 2 photos, you'll find 2 more of Federico's necklaces in this same style! So be sure to check those out! They are listed under this same category **
ARTIST: FEDERICO JIMENEZ
WEARABLE LENGTH: 21" (DUE TO THE CURVATURE OF THE DESIGN,, THIS DOES NOT LAY IHORIZONTALLY STRAIGHT,SO LENGTH IS 'APPOXIMATE". LENGTH IS TAKEN WITHOUT CROSS LENGTH.
1920'S MAYORDOMO CROSS SIZE: FROM THE VERY TOP TO BOTTOM: 4-3/4" X 3" (INCLUDING THE BAR THAT IS THREADED THOUGH THE BEADS)
APPROXIMATE TOTAL LENGTH: 25-3/4” (With Cross)
WEIGHT: 5.50 OUNCES (156.2 GRAMS)
HEART AMOUNT: 6
HEART SIZE: 1-5/8” X 3/4” (WITH BAR) WITHOUT BAR-HEART ALONE: 3/4” LONG X 3/4" WIDE
METAL:STERLING
METAL FINISH: OXIDIZED
MATERIAL: VENETIAN VINTAGE RED WHITE HEART TRADE BEADS
BEAD SIZE: 6 MM
STRAND AMOUNT: 3
CLOSURE : HOOK
Comes Gift boxed.
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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:
Anything with a high price tag, will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement & will come insured (reflected in shipping price).. If you're not home in the day & need it shipped where it can be signed for,please change that in your "Ship To" section before I create the shipping label***I'm sorry if this may be an inconvenience, but I do not ship expensive pieces without one. This is for your safety & mine.
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Please Note:
To give you close up photos,pictures tend to make the item look much more larger & everything is more magnified than in actuality. .So to get an accurate idea of how big this is,please either check it out on the mannequin to get a rough idea (photos) or if you have a tape measure on hand, you can compare it o my given measurements
