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**Originally Listed At $400**

South America, Peru, ca. late 20th century CE; Southeast Asia, Indonesia / Malaysia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A pair of wearable necklaces. One is a vintage sterling silver Peruvian collar type featuring open work panels on a chain and hook clasp with traditional figures from Pre-Columbian cultures, the central panel is stamped "PERU / 925 / FS." The other necklace is comprised of modern sterling silver conical terminals and chain / hook clasp with 5 strands of pearls - suspended at the center is a vintage brass pendant known as a modesty plate or caping. Capings were used throughout much of southeastern Asia as substitutes for children's loin cloths - the heart shaped ones were usually intended for girls. The modesty plate necklace is certainly a bold conversation starter! Size of pearl necklace: 24" L (61 cm); modesty plate: 3.75" L x 3.25" W (9.5 cm x 8.3 cm); Peruvian necklace: 16.25" L (41.3 cm); silver quality: 94% to 95%; weight: 90.3 grams

Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010

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#175798

  • Condition: Area of green patina on brass modestly plate, dark patina and toning on the brass and silver chain. Pearl strands are modern, necklace is intact and wearable. Peru necklace has an area of green patina on central figure, otherwise light surface wear. Wearable!

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