Vintage And Authentic Howard Benedikt NY Maltese Cross Pin Brooch – Circa 1950 / 60s

Minimum Donation €89.75

Authentic Howard Benedikt textured gold tone Maltese Cross in abstract floral setting. I n excellent condition with an emerald cabochon at each of the four corners and no scratches to the large central emerald cabochon. Handmade in New York by the House Of Howard Benedikt and stamped Benedikt NY on the reverse. The Maltese cross, in various styles and colour combinations, was the most famous and iconic design by Howard Benedikt. Central emerald crystal D:1.8cm. Brooch D:4.5cm

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Description

New York based Jeweller Howard Benedikt designed and produced costume jewellery marked Benedikt in the period of 1955 – 1963. Located at 389 5th Avenue, one of the most fashionable streets of New York, Benedikt Jewelry company produced high quality decorations. Meanwhile, collectors of vintage costume jewellery find Benedikt designs and quality similar to Hattie Carnegie’s. Indeed, the original design of Benedikt NY works inspired many of Howard Benedikt’s colleagues, in particular, well-known designer Kenneth Jay Lane, who drew ideas for his collections from Benedikt Jewelry