RETIRED James Avery Baby Eating in High Chair Sterling Silver Charm Pendant HTF

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This retired and hard-to-find James Avery sterling silver charm depicts a baby seated in an old-fashioned high chair, bib on and spoon in hand at the tray, modeled fully in the rou nd from the curls on the baby's head down to the little shoes resting on the chair's footrest. The casting is remarkably detailed for its scale, with the rails and legs of the chair cleanly defined and the tray, bib, and bowl all crisply rendered. The hallmark on the reverse is exceptionally crisp, struck deep and clean, which collectors of retired James Avery look for as a mark of an early, well-preserved strike. Deep oxidation settles into the recesses and lifts the raised detail forward, giving the small figure warmth and dimension. It hangs from a ring at the crown so the piece sits upright and forward-facing on a bracelet or chain. Included with the original James Avery box and pouch, adding to its appeal for collectors of retired designs. Details:Designer: James AveryMetal: Sterling SilverHallmarks: STER, JA CandelabraMotif: Baby in high chairStatus: RetiredIncludes: Original James Avery box and pouchCondition: Excellent estate condition Fun Facts:James Avery began handcrafting jewelry in 1954 in Kerrville, Texas, starting out in a two-car garage with a handful of tools before growing into one of the best-known American artisan jewelers.High chairs became common in American households in the late 19th century, and early combination models could convert between a raised feeding chair and a low play chair on wheels, which is why so many antique examples have that tall stepped-leg silhouette this charm captures. Show more