Elis Kauppi Pendant

Style Modernist
Materials 14k Gold & Moss Agate
Dimensions 51mm X 13mm, 3.51g
Identifying Marks Stamped
Condition Excellent Vintage Condition
Year 1967
Country Finland

14k Gold & Moss Agate Pendant by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland

This beautiful original Modernist pendant features solid 14k gold that holds three moving moss agate balls. The rarely seen design is by the famous Elis Kauppi and made by his workshop Kupittaan Kulta in 1967.

Elis Kauppi (1924-2004) is known for his sophisticated Modernist designs that incorporated stones native to Finland. His innovative approach that centred on simplicity and form, put Finland at the forefront of jewellery design during the mid-century period. Kauppi's work has been exhibited internationally, including Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris and the Pforzheim Jewellery Museum in Germany.

This pendant is fully stamped with the anvil motif (maker), crown motif (Finland), '585' (14k gold), town motif (Turku/Abo) & 'O7' (year). 

It is in excellent vintage condition (outstanding for age). 

It measures 51mm long and 13mm wide. The chain is not included but your favourite chain can easily be threaded through.