A Vintage Mid Century Italian Tubogas 14k Gold Necklace

1940 - 1960

Sold by Bushells Antiques

Description

This is a fine example of this Iconic design necklace

One of the most imitated jewellery styles, construction and finish in the world, . Tubogas is obtained from Gold's fusion, then moulded in flat shapes 0.18mm thick width and wide 3.4mm. These modules are then stretched through special rolls, and obtain a U shape (now standardized in the 2mm width), and is then passed through a special thermal treatment, achieving its signature elasticity.

Tubogas history rolls back to the end of 1.800 in modern history. In the 1920's Van Cleef & Arpel made this piece even more popular, and in the late 1960's it was even further relaunched by Bvlgari. Circa 1960's and in hardly worn condition. 14 inches (36 cm) Long by 1 inch (2.5 cm) Wide. Weight: 66.1 Grams

Physical Dimensions

Height

2.5cm (0.98")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Depth

1.2cm (0.47")

Declaration

Bushells Antiques has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1063128

Dealers Internal Reference

4908

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Description

This is a fine example of this Iconic design necklace

One of the most imitated jewellery styles, construction and finish in the world, . Tubogas is obtained from Gold's fusion, then moulded in flat shapes 0.18mm thick width and wide 3.4mm. These modules are then stretched through special rolls, and obtain a U shape (now standardized in the 2mm width), and is then passed through a special thermal treatment, achieving its signature elasticity.

Tubogas history rolls back to the end of 1.800 in modern history.