Jean DESPRÉS (1889-1980) "Bijoux Moteurs" Modernist sterling silver bracelet, hallmark on clasp. "Between the wars, Jean Després and young UAM designers such as Jean Fouquet, Raymond Templier and Gérard Sandoz revolutionized Parisian jewelry with motor jewelry made of connecting rods, gears and ball bearings, inspired by machines, speed and simple geometric shapes." Weight: 42 g Delivery available Region: France Dimensions: H 10MM X W 80MM Condition: At first glance: good

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