Ultra Rare OOAK Designer Harry Osaki Sterling Silver Modernist Necklace Circa 1950/60s

Measurements: 20"L x 1.25"W (50.8cm x 3.18cm) 

Markings: Osaki Hand-Wrought Sterling

Weight: 86.3g

Positively superb and ultra rare, heavy solid sterling silver modernist necklace by the incomparable Harry Osaki. 

 I have never seen an Osaki necklace for sale, only a few bracelets, rings and a brooch or two. This is a once in a lifetime Estate find!

Necklace features 9 Trapezoid shaped pendants, of varying sizes, with a high gloss, hammered finish as the main feature of the necklace. Additionally, each side has 2 3D long bar links leading up to the clasp. Other than minor micro scratches here and there, overall it's in excellent condition with only minor wear. Please excuse the lines or reflections, as it's extremely shiny and hard to photograph. 

There is a possibility that parts of the clasp and O-Ring closure may not but solid sterling silver. I have not tested them, though one side is marked sterling silver. I only make this disclaimer for the appeasement of the authentication process, if applicable.

Mannequin is a life-size torso representation

Harry Osaki (1904-1985) Osaki studied sculpture and fine arts at the University of Southern California under the GI Bill starting in 1945. Upon finishing school he opened his shop at 12 N. Mentor Ave in Pasadena, California, around 1950. A talented and highly respected Gold and Silversmith, most notable for his flatware, he was also one of the pioneers in the wearable art movement, and one of only a handful on the West coast. His jewelry is considered incredibly rare and highly collectible. Pieces of his work are in the Smithsonian and Vatican's collections, to name a few.