Vintage Designer Signed ART Egyptian Revival Necklace and Earrings Set

Egygtian Revival Jewelry set from ART (ModeArt/Arthur Pepper). 1950s statement piece! Rare to find the whole set! Large breastplate pendant necklace is adorned with King Tut/Pharaoh and a winged scarab to protect against evil, disease, and danger. Pendant measures approx. 3-3/4” L x 2-1/2” W. Chunk chain measures approx. 18”L and fastens with a foldover clasp Combination of Antiqued-goldtone and antiqued-silvertone Matching clip on scarab earrings measure approx. 1-1/2” L x 5/8” W Excellent vintage condition (small signs of wear behind closures of clip earrings) and will arrive in a gift box. --------------------------------------------------- About ModeArt “ART” Arthur Pepper founded ModeArt in New York City sometime in the late 40s or early 50s and produced high quality costume jewelry through the 1970s. ART jewelry encompassed a broad range of styles, so it can be difficult to pinpoint a piece until the hallmark is found. Art jewelry is fun to come across and collect! ART made many beautiful figural brooches, sets, bright enamel pieces, and Christmas jewelry. ART jewelry may have the hallmark “ART”. Some pieces were signed “ModeArt” and “Mode-Art.” Jewelry created after 1955 was signed “ART©.”