Vintage Rare Wachenheimer Art Deco Sodalite and Sterling Pendant

Wachenheimer Brothers, a costume jewelry manufacturer that was in business in Providence, Rhode Island, from 1905 to early 1934. The first Wachenheimer factory was located in downtown Providence and had 18 employees. Harry ran the operations, and Jacob and Samuel remained in New York with responsibility for sales. By 1908, the company employed about 30 workers and moved to the fourth floor of 36 Garnet Street, in the jewelry-manufacturing district of the city. By 1920, Wachenheimer Brothers had grown to 76 employees, had opened a showroom at 303 Fifth Avenue in New York City, and had registered several patents and trademarks. They ceased operation around 1934 due to the Depression. Own beautiful piece of history! Please see photos for lovely detail and size. $4.99 shipping