Vintage Damascene Sombrero Pendant Necklace

Description
A 1960s–1970s damascene charm in the shape of a wide-brimmed Spanish hat, worn as a pendant on a fine curb chain. A white beaded star radiates across the brim, and a small gold-tone flower sits at the crown against a blackened ground. Charms like this were made in the Toledo tradition and often brought home as travel keepsakes. A small, detailed piece that sits neatly at the collarbone.

Materials
Gold-tone metal with black damascene-style inlay and white enamel

New chain

Details

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Style / design notes: Dimensional hat-shaped charm with beaded star pattern on the brim and floral crown; chain is a later replacement, not original to the pendant
• Function: Spring ring clasp closure
• Color: Gold-tone, black, white
• Condition: Good vintage condition, wear to the white enamel and gold-tone finish on the pendant, some tarnish on the chain
• Measurement: Chain 16", pendant .5"

Collected by Mineral and Matter