Arthur Pepper jewellery

Arthur Pepper jewellery
Floral design brooch pendant and earrings. Gold tone, enamel, art glass, rhinestones. 1950s. Arthur Pepper jewellery

Arthur Pepper jewellery
The history of Mode-Art jewelry company founded by Arthur Pepper began in New York City in the late 1940s. In fact, the more reliable data about the company is absent. Even the exact year of the liquidation of the company is not clear, but we know for sure that ART produced their last pieces in the early ’70s.
If to compare the amount of jewelry owned by collectors and dealers, the company’s heyday was in the mid 1950- – 60’s, the “golden” age of costume jewelry.
According to design, the company produced jewelry in very different styles, including – the Renaissance, Victorian and Art – Deco. Basically, designs included flower, fruit and leafy motifs, and rarely – figures of animals and reptiles. Also, the materials used by ART craftsmen included metal alloys of gold and silver tone, rhinestones, enamel, and art glass imitating precious stones.
Almost all items (with the possible exception of the earliest works) included markings ModeArt, Mode – Art or just ART, but certainly with the copyright symbol.

Arthur Pepper jewellery
Flower bouquet brooch of gold tone, rhinestones, glass

Noteworthy, Art design is often very similar to the designs of other companies. In particular, Florenza and Hollycraft. By the way, the founders of ART and Florenza were friends.

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Arthur Pepper jewellery

Oval shaped brooch. Beads, faux pearls, rhinestones. 5.5 cm. 1960s
Oval shaped brooch. Beads, faux pearls, rhinestones. 5.5 cm. 1960s
Christmas tree Brooch, Art. Green enamel, colored rhinestone. 1950's. 6 cm £ 40-45 CRIS
Christmas tree Brooch. Green enamel, colored rhinestone. 1950’s. 6 cm £ 40-45 CRIS
Pink flower 1960s brooch. Gold tone metal, filigree
Pink flower 1960s brooch. Gold tone metal, filigree
Star brooch
Star filigree design brooch. Gold tone, faux pearls, art glass
Bouquets of flowers
Basket of flowers clip earrings
Faux Moonstone Cabochons, Vintage brooch
Moonstone Cabochons, Vintage brooch
Necklace
Necklace
Multicolored brooch
Multicolor rhinestones brooch
Golden tone round brooch with rhinestones
Gold tone round brooch with rhinestones
Art jewelry sign, used after 1955 as indicated by the copyright symbol
Art jewelry sign, used after 1955 as indicated by the copyright symbol
ART Enameled Christmas Tree Pin with Multi Rhinestones – Another book piece, shown enameled in Trobridge and non-enameled in Morrison
Christmas Tree Pin, book piece
Rectangular Cabochon Bracelet, used faux lapis, faux onyx, faux carnelian and faux jade. Marked “ART” with a copyright symbol on four links
Rectangular Bracelet. Faux lapis, onyx, carnelian and jade
Charming Earrings with Aqua and Lime Faux Moonstone Cabochons – Set in light gold tone, with enameling in lime, aqua, orange and yellow, and jonquil rhinestone accents
Charming Earrings with Aqua and Lime Faux Moonstone Cabochons – Set in light gold tone, with enameling and rhinestone accents
ART Pin
Brooch Pin
Blue earrings and brooch
Blue earrings and brooch
Elegant brooch
Elegant brooch
Strawberry brooch and clips
Strawberry brooch and clips
Beautiful brooch and clips
Beautiful brooch and clips
Gold tone pendant and chain
Gold tone pendant and chain
Gorgeous set of brooch, necklace and clips
Gorgeous set of brooch, necklace and clips
Flower brooch and clips
Flower brooch and clips
Japanese motif pendant
Japanese motif pendant
Necklace with rhinestones
Necklace with rhinestones
Brooch and bracelet
Brooch and bracelet
Heraldic style circular medallion with the figure of a knight, surrounded by flower garlands. Galina Karputina collection
Heraldic style circular medallion with the figure of a knight, surrounded by flower garlands. Galina Karputina collection
1950-1960-x brooch. Metal bronze tones and complemented by a variety of pendants in the form of coins with the portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte. Galina Karputina collection
1950-1960-x brooch. Metal bronze tones and complemented by a variety of pendants in the form of coins with the portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte. Galina Karputina collection
Faux pearl brooch
Faux pearl brooch
Maltese Cross brooch
Maltese Cross brooch
Abstract flower brooch
Abstract flower brooch
Snake brooch
Snake brooch
Umbrella Vintage brooch
Umbrella Vintage brooch
Clips and brooch
Clips and brooch
Butterfly brooch
Butterfly brooch
‘Crystal’ brooch
‘Crystal’ brooch
Victorian Brooch
Victorian Brooch
Collectible Vintage brooch
Collectible Vintage brooch
Classic Vintage brooch
Classic Vintage brooch
Red stone Vintage brooch
Red stone Vintage brooch
Galina Karputina collection. Vintage Brooch and the clips, garnets, marked ART
Galina Karputina collection. Brooch and the clips with garnets
Maker's mark
Maker’s mark

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