Description

Antique Toledo damascene jewelry set, instant collection of damascene jewelry, hair clips, brooch and hair fork, antique Spanish Toledo jewelry.

MEASURES:
Hair fork is 4 5/8″ (11.7 cm) long and 2″ (5.1 cm) wide.
Hair clips are 2 7/8″ (7.3 cm) long.
Brooch is 1 3/8″ (3.5 cm) long.

DESCRIPTION:
Very lovely antique Toledo damascene jewelry pieces, price is for one piece, you can choose which one to buy at moment of order.
The available pieces are as follows: one hair fork made from horn with application in Toledo damascene, the 2 hair clips and one small brooch.

The Damascene art was known for centuries in Egypt, Greece, Rome, Arabia and in Japan. Around the XV century the art work became popular in Europe, and Toledo, Spain became European capital of damascene industry. Toledo is also famous by production of Toledo swords made of the legendary Toledo steel.
Damascening is the art of inlaying different metals into one another-typically, gold or silver into a darkly oxidized steel background-to produce intricate patterns similar to niello. The English term comes from a perceived resemblance to the rich tapestry patterns of damask silk.

CONDITION:
The hair fork has been restored professionally on back side, there are no other issues to signal.

The product has imperfections or a patina due to its age, as can be seen in the photos. Please take a close look at the pictures before making your purchase!

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