1970 Vintage pendant. Work by American jeweler Fran Mar vintage brooches
American jeweler Fran Mar vintage brooches
The history of Fran Mar jewelry covers a short period from 1970 to 1973. Unusual vintage design of brooches, charms, lockets and pendants – work by US jeweler Fran Mar. Noteworthy, she created a series of costume decorations titled Moppets. The tags have the inscription “Moppets symbolic of love, friendship, sincerity, and happiness”. Traditionally, her brooches are mini-sculptures with the smallest detail, made of metal, plastic resin, jewelry alloy and colored enamels.
In addition to jewelry, she made dishes, figurines, and kitchen textiles – all with the image of children. The design is special and recognizable, no matter signed or not. Some items have stamps Fran Mar and the year of production, while others go with tags and in boxes.
1970s brooch from the series ‘Happy Childhood’. 1970. Jewelry alloy, enamel
American jeweler Fran Mar vintage brooches
A boy in a hoop vintage 1970s brooch pinA boy in a striped shirt pinA girl pin. Cast with enameled detailingA Locket. Opens to hold a little keepsake or two photos. 1971Back side of the oval brooch with markingsClown Gold Tone Charm Pendant 1971-1972Charming round brooch with a girl. 4,5 cm. 1971Children on a bench round brooch. Gold tone jewelry alloy, enamel, lacquer. 4,5 cmFrom the series ‘Happy Childhood’. 1970s brooch. Jewelry alloy, enamel. 1971. 4 cmGold Tone Necklace Charms Pendants 1971-1972Happy Childhood series of brooches. 1970s. Jewelry alloy, enamelLittle girl with a kitten vintage brooch pin. 1971. 5 cmMoppets Characters bangle bracelet with charm, gold toneTag – Moppets symbolic of love, friendship, sincerity, and happinessOval brooch a boy and a girl. Gold tone metal. 5 cmPink striped boy enameled pendantMaker’s mark
