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Vintage Lea Stein bangle bracelet, Paris swirl design celluloid

$100

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Beautifully designed Lea Stein (unsigned) bangle bracelet in mauve and white

CONDITION: good vintage condition

SIZE: circumference 7.5 ins (19 cm), Ht 0.25 ins (1.75 cm)

APPRXIMATE DATE: 1960s

MATERIALS: minor wear typical for age

DESCRIPTION:

Vintage Lea Stein Paris bangle bracelet in mauve and white. This modernist design bangle is made of rhodoid, a hard plastic which is formed by compressed sheets of cellulose acetate to create layered designs. Laminated swirl pattern with multiple layers. The bangle slips over the hand and is best suited for a small to extra small wrist. This striking bangle is a very recognizable Lea Stein design that was produced in different colorways. It is unsigned, which is typical for her early work.

The final pictures show other examples in the collection.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Léa Stein (born 1931) is a French artist and accessories maker, known for her compressed plastic buttons, brooches and bracelets. She is often hailed as one of the most notable and innovative designers of plastic jewellery of the 20th century. Her bangle bracelets have a very distinctive Art Deco or Modernist look, with most being unsigned. Twisted patterns and stripes are typical designs.

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Item id: DUP25-3-018
Type: Costume, Designer
Color: Blue, Purple
Creator: Lea Stein
Style: Retro
Item size: circumference 7.5 ins (19 cm), Ht 0.25 ins (1.75 cm)
Item type: Vintage
Material: Acrylic