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The 1970s were a revolutionary time with sweeping social changes and cultural upheaval. Art, entertainment and fashion were often experimental and edgy. To counteract these sometimes scary changes a wholesome and idyllic trend ran parallel. Sweet, homespun images cropped up on everything from curtains to greeting cards. You might already be familiar with the Holly Hobbie drawings, from the same era. Her characters are probably the most recognizable but there were lots of others.
The pendants we have here are in that genre although they are much more whimsical than Holly Hobbies work. They feature innocent and dreamy, child like scenes which are hand painted on the backs of plastic lenses (the same method as reverse painting on glass). Each pendant is rimmed in gold tone metal and hangs from a golden chain. The chain length is 26". They are all marked in back..... Country Children ™, Love Lens ™, © Specks-Trum Inc. 1972, Pat. Pending Hand Painted.
These adorable pendants were never used, wholesale stock. I purchased them from the estate of a man who was a costume jewelry distributor from the 1950s until the 1980s. Although some of the scenes are similar each one is a little different because they were hand painted. They are all in excellent condition. The only issue of note I discovered is some of the spring clasps don't close automatically. You need to push them closed. This is probably because they were never used and after 35 years they got a bit stiff. Just make sure you close them tight, or better still slip them off and on over the head and don't even use the clasp.
I was able to buy a couple dozen of these necklaces and some key chains and pins to match which we will post soon.
The price was right for me so I am able to make them affordable to you. I think they would make fun friendship gifts so I decided to offer a little discount if you buy two! One for you and one for your dearest friend.
We have represented all the different scenes available. When you order please indicate the style number under the picture.
Excellent Condition
$18.00 each
or
Two for $30.00
(save $6.00)
