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Brusca - Dante Sterling Silver Zoo Series Gorilla Pendant Necklace

About the Item

Modernist design sterling silver gorilla pendant part of the zoo series created by New York City jewelry design team Jack Brusca and Joseph Dante in 1976. The pendant is 2 inches wide, 2 inches high and .88 of an inch deep in cast sterling silver. It is shown and included with a new .25 inch diameter black twist silk cord. Jack Brusca (1937 - 1993) was an accomplished painter and designer in addition to jewelry designer with partner Joseph Dante in the 1970s and 80s. This pendant was part of a personal collection of their friend and executive Margot Rogoff (American, 1935-2018). She was a former spokeswoman and director of public relations for Bloomingdale’s. In fact, it is personally inscribed on the bottom "For Margo, Love Jack & Joseph." Additionally inscribed with the company name Brusca Dante, NYC, Sterling, copyright C in a circle, Zoo for the series name and 76 for the year. The pendant weighs 41 grams. Last photos show the rest of Margot's collection and all pieces available in separate listings.
  • Creator:
    Brusca Dante
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    41 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (50.8 mm)Width: 2 in (50.8 mm)Depth: 0.88 in (22.36 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1976
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The silk cord necklace is new. The clasp is not sterling. However, the pendant may easily be worn with other styles of necklaces. The holes on top are .25 of an inch in diameter allowing for easy change to necklace types.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5449324972
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