Designer
Lella Valle Vignelli(Italian, 1934–2016)Italian, 1934–2016
MakerMade by
San Lorenzo Studio(Italian, established 1970)Italian, established 1970
CultureItalian
Titles
- Seicento Necklace
Date2003
Made inMilan, Italy
MediumSterling silver
Dimensions7 5/8 × 1 in. (19.4 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineMargo Grant Walsh Twentieth Century Silver and Metalwork Collection, gift of Margo Grant Walsh
Object number2014.42
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignSpecial Collections
Object Type
Exhibition History“Designed by Architects: Metalwork from the Margo Grant Walsh Collection,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, March 15–August 3, 2008; Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon, Eugene, September 12, 2008–January 25, 2009.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Worn maker's marks on inside of clasp: "925" (encircled), profile of face (encircled), "lmv" (encircled), and "San"
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