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A striking vintage fan brooch by Seaman Schepps, crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold and intricately carved carnelian. The brooch features polished, deep orange-brown carnelian panels, enhanced with twisted rope gold detailing. The back is fitted with a sturdy double-pin mechanism and stamped with full hallmarks.
A rare and substantial collector's piece from a celebrated American jeweller known for bold, sculptural forms and use of fine natural materials.
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Maker: Seaman Schepps
Metal: 18 karat yellow gold
Stone: Carved carnelian shell-form plaque
Fastening: Double pin clasp
Markings: Signed Seaman Schepps , 750, with maker’s mark, numbered 11347 P.
Date: late 20th centuryDimensions:
Size: 5.1 cm (H) x 4.7 cm (W) x 2 cm (D)Weight: 67.56 grams
Condition Report: Excellent condition with minimal surface wear.
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ITEM LOCATION : United Kingdom
SHIPPING FEE: Complimentary Express & Insured Shipping
INCLUDED: Complimentary Gift Wrap Packaging & Certificate of Evaluation.
RETURNS: 14-Days Return Policy, Money-Back Guarantee. -
A scrappy, self-made artist who transformed turbo shells into decadent earrings and crystal chessmen into bold bracelets, Seaman Schepps (1881–1972) tirelessly worked his way up from the tenements of New York’s Lower East Side to become “America’s Court Jeweler.”