Vintage hand-engraved sterling silver luggage tag necklace by T. Foree Hunsicker, circa 1990‘s. The necklace is a faithful of reproduction of late Victorian luggage tags and winged putti, assembled and curated by the Dallas-based designer, then hand-engraved. Each charm is soldered in place along an open paper clip link chain with alternating smooth paper clip designs and is finished with a hook clasp and hallmarked logo tag necklace mesures 17"⅝ long tags mesure 1"⅝x1"⅞ 1"¾x1"¾ 1"¾x1"¾ total weight 64.3grams. The piece is a contemporary reproduction designed by Foree Peterson Hunsicker (often marked "T. Foree" or "Toreé Sterling") under her brand, Foree Hunsicker Designs.
Brand and Designer Information
Designer: Foree Peterson Hunsicker was active between approximately 1987 and 2015.
Signature: The designer's mark is visible on the oval tag near the clasp, which is stamped "Foree STERLING".
Design Style: Her "Medalias" collection focused on heavy, hand-engraved sterling silver pieces inspired by 19th-century utility items like luggage tags, postal tags, and medals.
Detailed Pendant Descriptions
The tags on this specific piece are heavily decorated with floral patterns, scrolls, and traditional monograms:
Monograms: Many of these tags feature ornate, hand-engraved initials typical of the Victorian revival style.
Construction: The pendants are attached to a heavy sterling silver link chain, sometimes referred to as a paperclip or toggle chain, depending on the specific model.
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