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Elias Pelletreau Colonial Period Gold 18th Century Necklace (1726-1810)
Exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with extensive documentation and history.
American Colonial era 18+k gold necklace, crafted by Elias Pelletreau, showcased in both the Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Brooklyn Museum. Accompanied by extensive documentation and historical details from Captain Mortimer Howell and his spouse Gertrude Howell, direct descendants of Augustine Cobb, including provenance via family history noting books written about Pelletreau and who his customers were.
Weighs 16.4 grams
Size: 14.25"L
Elias Pelletreau (1726-1810), a master goldsmith and silversmith of the American Colonial era, was renowned for his exquisite craftsmanship. Born in Southampton, Long Island, he honed his skills under the tutelage of the esteemed Simeon Soumain in New York City. Beyond his artistic legacy, Pelletreau was a dedicated patriot, serving as a captain in the Suffolk County militia during the Revolutionary War.
Condition: Clasp to be from a alter date
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