Art Deco Scales Charm with Pearl Weights

in 14K Gold

$ 650.00 

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Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A dainty, vintage, articulated charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, to resemble a pair of balance scales, with white, cultured-pearl weights. These tiny scales have pans that tip up and down, thanks to a beautifully-made, riveted apex that connects the scale's pillar and beam. This is a wondrous little object and it is beautifully made!
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A dainty, vintage, articulated charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, to resemble a pair of balance scales, with white, cultured-pearl weights. These tiny scales have pans that tip up and down, thanks to a beautifully-made, riveted apex that connects the scale's pillar and beam. This is a wondrous little object and it is beautifully made!

A dainty, vintage, articulated charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, to resemble a pair of balance scales, with white, cultured-pearl weights. These tiny scales have pans that tip up and down, thanks to a beautifully-made, riveted apex that connects the scale's pillar and beam. This is a wondrous little object and it is beautifully made! The balance scale was called libra by the Romans— these miniature scales might signify the astrological sign Libra, or they might represent the scales of justice. This is marked 14k for purity. It hangs from a small jump ring.

Materials

14k gold
Pearl

Age

c. 1930

Dimensions

Total drop measures approx 21 mm (about 4/5").

Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A dainty, vintage, articulated charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, to resemble a pair of balance scales, with white, cultured-pearl weights. These tiny scales have pans that tip up and down, thanks to a beautifully-made, riveted apex that connects the scale's pillar and beam. This is a wondrous little object and it is beautifully made!
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A dainty, vintage, articulated charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, to resemble a pair of balance scales, with white, cultured-pearl weights. These tiny scales have pans that tip up and down, thanks to a beautifully-made, riveted apex that connects the scale's pillar and beam. This is a wondrous little object and it is beautifully made!
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A dainty, vintage, articulated charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, to resemble a pair of balance scales, with white, cultured-pearl weights. These tiny scales have pans that tip up and down, thanks to a beautifully-made, riveted apex that connects the scale's pillar and beam. This is a wondrous little object and it is beautifully made!
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A dainty, vintage, articulated charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, to resemble a pair of balance scales, with white, cultured-pearl weights. These tiny scales have pans that tip up and down, thanks to a beautifully-made, riveted apex that connects the scale's pillar and beam. This is a wondrous little object and it is beautifully made!
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A dainty, vintage, articulated charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, to resemble a pair of balance scales, with white, cultured-pearl weights. These tiny scales have pans that tip up and down, thanks to a beautifully-made, riveted apex that connects the scale's pillar and beam. This is a wondrous little object and it is beautifully made!
Antique Jewelry Portland, Vintage Jewelry Portland , Antique Engagement Rings | Poor Mouchette | A dainty, vintage, articulated charm, modeled in 14k yellow gold, to resemble a pair of balance scales, with white, cultured-pearl weights. These tiny scales have pans that tip up and down, thanks to a beautifully-made, riveted apex that connects the scale's pillar and beam. This is a wondrous little object and it is beautifully made!