SLOAN & Co. 1920 Art Deco Enameled Racing Car Brooch In 14Kt Pearls

An art deco racing car brooch designed by Sloan Company This is a fabulous racing car brooch, made in America during the art deco period, back in the 1920's. Created in Newark New Jersey by the famed jewelry makers of Sloan Co. This is one of the most beautiful car brooches we have ever seen. The car was crafted with stylized patterns in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish. The car's wheels are embellished with application of red and black enamels and the body is fully covered with ninety-six round white pearls. Fitted at the reverse with a hinged pin bar with a mechanical security lock. Pearls: Mounted with, 96 round white pearls graduated between 0.5, 0.75 and 1 mm. Weight: 5.35 Grams, (3.55 Dwt). Measurements: 40 mm by 13 mm (1.57 x 0.52 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark of a trident, associated to Sloan Co, the mark for the assay of the gold, the five digits serial numbers and signed, "Trident 14k 12923". Sloan Company  Easily identified by the trident symbol that appeared on the back of its jewelry, Sloan Company was famous for its jewelry designs that were like miniature works of art, featuring plenty of detail and liberal use of enamel. Many of their earlier designs employed repoussé, a process where imagery was raised from the reverse side of the piece. While some jewelry styles used diamonds or semi-precious gemstones, many were simply yet elegantly created in gold, with the color supplied by the intricate en