REBAJES Sterling Modernist Wave Brooch ~ Vintage Sterling retail Silver Designer Brooch

Product Name: REBAJES Sterling Modernist Wave Brooch ~ Vintage Sterling retail Silver Designer Brooch
Francisco Rebajes collectible, solid sterling mid-century brooch. Rebajes is known for his works that show movement, Modernism, and high-quality construction. His jewelry quickly gained popularity and in the late 1930s, his work was included in exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the 1939 New York World's Fair. He is considered a founder of the American Wearable Art Movement. Measuring an impressive 1 3/4" X 2 1/2", this hand created sterling brooch has Modernist style waves/swirls that remind me of ocean waves. An outstanding piece of wearable art. Secure rollover clasp with a Patent Number of 2066969A. This refers to a safety catch patent filed by F. E. Farnham in 1935. https://patents.google.com/patent/US2066969A/en No issues ~ nice patina. Polish to their satisfaction. ~ WEIGHT: 23.8g ~ MEASUREMENT: 1 3/4" retail x 2 1/2" ~ SIGNED: "Pat. 2066969A" and "REBAJES STERLING" ITEM # 302PA-300Z.