1930s signed Carl-Art 12K gold-filled bell flower pendant / brooch

A beautiful, highly collectable piece! Circa 1930s.

Hallmarked “1/20 12K” and with the Carl-Art symbol, an arrow through the letters “C A.” Signed on a separate bit of metal that is then affixed to the back of the piece, generally a hallmark of good metalwork. The gold performs somewhat weakly on an acid test for 10k gold--the hallmark may be slightly exaggerated, as is common in pieces of this age, or else some of the plate may have worn off in the 90 or so years since the piece was made. The surface level does perform more strongly than the same spot scratched (onto a testing block) twice more, which is typical of gold fill.

Size: main floral motif is 1" x 1 1/2" (2.5 x 4cm); inclusive of the pendant loop, the piece is 1 1/4" x 1 1/2" (3.5 x 4cm).

Condition: good vintage condition with some wear to the gold fill on the back of the tendrils and at the base of the stems. Closure functions smoothly and holds securely. Stone setting is secure.