Antique tortoiseshell and silver piqué work bangle, perhaps souvenir of South Asia, figures and an elephant depicted fur Stunning Czech rhinestone Art Deco

Stunning Czech rhinestone Art Deco brooch with remarkable bright

There were many different designs all commissioned and overseen by Coro's representative Adolph Katz and much of the work was patented by him to prevent it from being copied

The necklace has a statement crystal fringe centre section with multiple faceted crystal beads

I spent a lot of time polishing only for the dust particles to cling on again in time for the photo

Antique tortoiseshell and silver piqué work bangle, perhaps souvenir of South Asia, figures and an elephant depicted fur Stunning Czech rhinestone Art DecoAntique piqu work tortoiseshell bangle late 19th to early 20th century. Piqu work was a type of decorative work made by inlaying tiny points or pins of silver, gold or other precious metals in patterns or pictures on tortoiseshell. This bangle has several Asian figures around it and one lovely inlay of an elephant. The bangle has an internal diameter of about 2. 5 inches and is over 1 inch wide. It is in good vintage antique condition.