Vintage Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti Flask Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver 925 Spain 24 Inch Chain Designer Signed Jewelry

Description

A charming and rare find for the discerning jewelry collector, this authentic Tiffany & Co. sterling silver 'Flask' pendant necklace is a beautiful example of designer Elsa Peretti's iconic, organic, and wearable art. Weighing a combined 12.9 grams, the piece features a bold, sculptural pendant measuring approximately 1 1/16" by 1 1/8", which hangs gracefully from a dark, oxidized 24" chain. The back of the pendant is clearly marked "TIFFANY & CO. © Elsa Peretti 925 SPAIN," indicating its provenance, design, sterling silver composition, and European craftsmanship. The chain's clasp is flanked by two tags: one marked "©PERETTI" and the other "SPAIN," while a third tag bears "TIFFANY & CO." on one side and "925" on the reverse, guaranteeing its authenticity and metal purity. This genre of jewelry—the perfume or scent flask pendant—dates back centuries, gaining popularity in the Victorian era as a way for ladies to discreetly carry essential oils or smelling salts to ward off unpleasant street odors or to combat faintness from tightly laced corsets. Peretti revolutionized this concept in the 1970s with her "Bottle" and "Flask" designs for Tiffany & Co., transforming the functional object into a sleek, minimalist fashion statement. Her designs, inspired by found objects and natural forms, elevated sterling silver to luxury status and were meant to be worn daily, blending sophisticated design with accessibility. This specific 'Flask' pendant, with its aged patina, carries the history of both a centuries-old tradition and the modern design revolution spearheaded by a visionary artist.