Barbara Anton Ruby Yellow Gold Horse Head Slide Brooch

Barbara Anton ruby and yellow gold horse head slide-brooch circa 1970. *

ABOUT THIS ITEM:  #P5024. Scroll down for specifications.  Barbara Anton’s interpretation of a horse at full gallop is palpably visible in this intense horse’s head slide -brooch.  The gold burns powerfully bright.  There is the flared nostril, and there is the powerfully forward-focused eye, both set with red rubies.  The mane is sweeping back in swift disordered movement, pure speed.  The absence of a bridle or any other handling equipment implies that this horse is free and wild, a mustang.  We don’t have to see its entire body to know that it is moving fast.  This is genial.  On the back side, the brooch is fitted with a pair of loops, and the pin stem is curved inwardly, to facilitate wearing it as a pendant.

SPECIFICATIONS:

GEMSTONES:  two faceted rubies total approximately 1 carat.

METAL:  18-karat yellow gold.

WEIGHT:  45.1 grams.

HALLMARKS:  signed Barbara Anton.

MEASUREMENTS:  approximately 2-7/5( 7cm) by 1-7/8” (4.80 cm) overall.

CONDITION:  high magnification photographs show considerable design details, and that the item is in good condition, all consistent with age and wear.

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