Graziella Laffi Peruvian silver "condor" Dangle Earrings
Often referred to as the "Spratling of Peru", Italian-born Graziella Laffi came to be associated with the country's most innovative design in jewelry and hollowware in the 1950s. Just like Spratling did in Mexico, Laffi turned to Peru's rich archeological past and its vibrant folk culture for inspiration. Her re-interpretations of ancient Inca motifs in silver, copper and enamel are avidly sought after by collectors today for their creative spirit and exceptional craftsmanship. The long dangle earrings offered here, stylized renditions of the country's sacred bird, are wrought in sterling and embellished with carefully hand-etched overlay. Looking back into history but also reflecting the modernist environment into which they came to be, they are timelessly elegant and a good example of Laffi's work...
Size / Weight: 1 7/8" long by just shy of 1 1/4" wide; 16.2 grams (for the set)
Hallmarks / Date: maker's signature as shown as well as "PERU 925"; 1950s
Condition: excellent vintage with striking design, perfect finishing and nice patina; no damage and no repairs noted
Inv# 14134
Often referred to as the "Spratling of Peru", Italian-born Graziella Laffi came to be associated with the country's most innovative design in jewelry and hollowware in the 1950s. Just like Spratling did in Mexico, Laffi turned to Peru's rich archeological past and its vibrant folk culture for inspiration. Her re-interpretations of ancient Inca motifs in silver, copper and enamel are avidly sought after by collectors today for their creative spirit and exceptional craftsmanship. The long dangle earrings offered here, stylized renditions of the country's sacred bird, are wrought in sterling and embellished with carefully hand-etched overlay. Looking back into history but also reflecting the modernist environment into which they came to be, they are timelessly elegant and a good example of Laffi's work...
Size / Weight: 1 7/8" long by just shy of 1 1/4" wide; 16.2 grams (for the set)
Hallmarks / Date: maker's signature as shown as well as "PERU 925"; 1950s
Condition: excellent vintage with striking design, perfect finishing and nice patina; no damage and no repairs noted
Inv# 14134
Often referred to as the "Spratling of Peru", Italian-born Graziella Laffi came to be associated with the country's most innovative design in jewelry and hollowware in the 1950s. Just like Spratling did in Mexico, Laffi turned to Peru's rich archeological past and its vibrant folk culture for inspiration. Her re-interpretations of ancient Inca motifs in silver, copper and enamel are avidly sought after by collectors today for their creative spirit and exceptional craftsmanship. The long dangle earrings offered here, stylized renditions of the country's sacred bird, are wrought in sterling and embellished with carefully hand-etched overlay. Looking back into history but also reflecting the modernist environment into which they came to be, they are timelessly elegant and a good example of Laffi's work...
Size / Weight: 1 7/8" long by just shy of 1 1/4" wide; 16.2 grams (for the set)
Hallmarks / Date: maker's signature as shown as well as "PERU 925"; 1950s
Condition: excellent vintage with striking design, perfect finishing and nice patina; no damage and no repairs noted
Inv# 14134