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We offer affordable in-house shipping on all items. Peter Macchiarini (1909-2001) Mixed Metal Mid Century Modernist "Masks" Brooch Peter Macchiarini: “MASKSâ€Â of Mixed Metal and Hardstone MCM Modernist Brooch. Reminiscent of African-style depicting an abstract face featuring bronze across the forehead/brow. Signed Multiple Times Across Forehead "Macchiarini" (the signature is easily missed as it's placed to look like Hair/Bangs, hidden in plain sight) w/long snout and bone or hardstone concave mouth. Signed Macchiarini. Vintage condition is very good. This piece consists of metals; mixed silver, brass and copper; clasp and safety secure. Superficial wear in the form of minor scratches; overall good vintage condition. Literature for a similar examples, see: Marbeth Schon, "Form & Function, American Modernist Jewelry, 1940s-1969," page 237. Son, Daniel took over his father's San Francisco's Studio on 1544 Grant Ave in Historic North Beach neighborhood. The father, Peter's pieces are signed by a stamping impressed into the back piece of item as the full name, all capital letters "MACCHIARINI". The son, Daniel's pieces are signed usually on a soldered plate to the rear of his brooches. Excellent condition. Age related wear. Brooch is 4 1/2" tall and 1 3/4" wide. From the Tim and Jamie Saloff Collection.