Vintage 1940s Designer Roger Edet Paris Modernist Architectural Link Bracelet

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This is part of Chairish’s Costume Jewelry assortment.

1940s designer Roger Edet of Paris Modernist gold-washed heavy link bracelet in … Read more This is part of Chairish’s Costume Jewelry assortment.

1940s designer Roger Edet of Paris Modernist gold-washed heavy link bracelet in a geometric architectural design. The thick fence-slat links are rounded on the back and slightly peaked on the front, and tightly hinged together. The singular clasp is comprised of a series of even hooks on the edge of one link that merge into the slat design on the opposing link, creating a seamless unit that mimics a hinge and disappears into the design to create a continuous uninterrupted surface. A one-of-a-kind creation by a master of metalwork and Moderne design, it articulates beautifully and exhibits a strong presence. The gold wash is evenly mellowed, resulting in a warm glowing patina. It is signed "Roger Edet Paris" and "modele depose". "Modele depose" translates as "registered design", and meant that the design was registered with the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. And Roger Edet? I have scoured the internet and searched through all my research books and come up almost empty-handed -- except for a couple of French magazine ads from 1944-46 (see photo), that reveal that he had a shop on the Rue de Turbigo in Paris in those years. So this bracelet is the very definition of rare and desirable. Add to that its evocative design and brilliant execution, and you have a bracelet for the ages. Dimensions: 6.5"L x 0.75"W. Please note that in order to hook the clasp you must have a little extra room, making this suitable for a smaller wrist only. See less