Composition: 14 karat gold-plated metal Condition: very good Measurements (chain length): 38 cm Dimensions (pendant): 2 x 1.2 cm Color: gold Marking (chain): “A+Z 1/20 14 K GF*” Marking (pendant): “MTB” Country: USA Period: 1940-1960 Jewelry Style: Retro Market value: 40-75 EUR
“Anson & Zetlin” (A+Z), mid-20th century (ca. 1940–1960), 1/20 12K GF, matched with MTB heart locket. This is a quality American mid-century piece of jewelry, often appreciated for its gentle sentimentality and high quality. The “MTB” mark stands for “MTB Manufacturing Co.”, which operated in the New York area of the United States and was active in the mid-20th century, mainly from 1940 to 1960. It specialized in the production of “gold-filled” jewelry, especially lockets and chains.
* Jewelry plated with “Gold filled” (GF) technology is many times more durable than standard gold plated jewelry.GF is a patented and very durable type of metal in the USA. GF jewelry is made by layering 2 or 3 metals, one of which is gold, at very high temperatures. “Gold filled” gilding is performed by layering gold around the base metal, forming several layers of pure gold, carefully and several times enveloping the entire product. In this way, gold-plated jewelry does not change from contact with the skin, does not cause allergies, and is not afraid of water.
