Canadian jewelry designer Robert Larin
Modernist abstract design pewter brooch. 1960-70s. Canadian jewelry designer Robert Larin
Canadian jewelry designer Robert Larin (1968-1980s)
Mid-century Scandinavian modernist silver jewelry has inspired many designers around the world. Among them was the most notable Canadian modernist jewelers of the 1960s and 70s Robert Larin. Already at the age of 21, he founded his workshop on Rue Papineau in Montreal, where a team of artisans, most of whom were deaf, created quality refined jewelry. Handcrafted from pewter, oxidized metal alloys, silver and gold, these modernist pieces have been highly collectible today.
Noteworthy, after closing his workshop in 1977, Robert Larin founded the eponymous company Bijoux Robert Larin Inc. Registered in 1979 at 315, rue Benjamin Hudon, Ville St – Laurent, Québec, Bijoux Robert Larin Inc. ceased to exist in the early 1980s. Accordingly, the maker’s mark differs and may include “Robert Larin” in script, or R.Larin in block letters.
Black metal alloy sterling silver pendant
Maker’s mark
Maker’s mark in script
Canadian jewelry designer Robert Larin (1968-1980s)
Daisy flower gold plated brooch
Filigree cross silver plated pewter pendant
Gold tone pewter dangle earrings with glass stones
Long pewter earrings
Male and female face round pendant
Mixed metals screw back dangle earrings
Modernist abstract design pewter earrings
Pewter silver plated pendant. 6 cm. 1970s
Silver plated Pewter cuff bracelet
Silver-plated pewter bracelets. 1970s
Two tone metals cultured pearl screw back earrings
Wide bracelet, gold plated pewter
Maker’s mark
Designer’s signature
Bijoux Robert Larin Inc. trademark registered in 1979
