{"product_id":"antique-aesthetic-movement-silver-wide-links-necklace","title":"Antique Aesthetic Movement Silver Wide Links Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails: \u003c\/b\u003eThis dreamy sterling silver necklace bridged continents and united the maker and wearer with an appreciation of the natural world. A lovely example of Aesthetic Movement (approx. 1870's-1880's) wreathes its wearer with delicate images of nature. Each hollow-form silver panel or button depicts tiny scenes of flowering trees and cranes, garlands, flowers and vines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aesthetic Movement in the West intersected with the Meiji (1870's-1918) period in Japan. Skilled Japanese metal artists were freed from fabricating armor and armaments for the Samurai class of earlier periods. They turned to figurative art, sometimes intended for export to the hungry west.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe necklace showcases alternating repoussé images. Repoussé is French, meaning to push forward, and refers to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe meticulous process of hammering metal from the reverse side to create a raised design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e Total length is 16\", each crane panel measures 1'' x .4\", the round floral pieces are .6\". Weight 28.4 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eMeiji Japan circa 1880's\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis little piece of history was well loved and has the mark of time on it. We feel the wear enhances its very singular nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Marla Aaron Regular Silver Lock\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metiersf.com\/products\/marla-aaron-sterling-silver-regular-lock?_pos=56\u0026amp;_fid=61a1b8d62\u0026amp;_ss=c\"\u003e Marla Aaron silver lock\u003c\/a\u003e and enamel locket are sold separately.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estate Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44496474341565,"sku":"17307","price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/6922\/files\/20260321_Metier_013.jpg?v=1775138277","url":"https:\/\/www.metiersf.com\/products\/antique-aesthetic-movement-silver-wide-links-necklace","provider":"Metier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}