VINTAGE BARTEK - ETCHED GOLD LEAF CLIP-ON EARRINGS 1940’s

Add a touch of vintage glam to your outfit with these beautiful clip-on earrings from the 1940s.These Bartek etched gold leaf earrings are signed and original,perfect for any occasion with their timeless retro style.The earrings feature a clip-on closure & measure 1 1/4 inches in length & diameter.The earrings are made of gold tone metal with intricate leaf shapes that add a touch of elegance to any outfit.The history of the Bartek jewelry brand began in Ct. in the early 1940s lasted no more than two decades.It was the family business of Stephen R Bartek Jr 1912-1995 & his wife Frances 1911-1999. Living in Wallingford, New Haven Co., the Bartek family had 6 sons John, Robert, Steven, William, James & Richard. The founder of the co. himself, Bartek Jr was the son of a blacksmith learned the craft from his father, having decided to become a jeweler at a young age. Noteworthy, in the late 1930s he already worked for the famous Napier jewelry co., which is confirmed by archival documents. Bartek was on the list of hired silversmiths.Bartek gained valuable experience in jewelry making,which allowed him to start his own business. He set up his own workshop, opened a jewelry store in the early 1940s.Bartek led the co. at least until the1960s.One of the confirmation of this is the document of the Supreme Court of the St. of Ct. in 1955, where Bartek was the defendant as the owner of the co.Handcrafted,high quality, stylish and rare,Bartek jewelry is collectible. Does have some marks.