Seaman Schepps, also known as “America’s Court docket Jeweler,” was famend for his daring and modern jewelry designs, which gained reputation amongst excessive society within the mid-Twentieth century. Born in 1881 in New York Metropolis, Schepps began his profession with a modest background, ultimately opening his first jewelry retailer, The Virginia Studios, in Los Angeles. His designs, characterised by their whimsical and eclectic combos of colored gems, shells, and woods, had been distinctive and avant-garde for his or her time.
Schepps’ creations had been usually outsized and dramatic, interesting to outstanding figures reminiscent of Katherine Hepburn, Coco Chanel, and Andy Warhol. His work gained additional acclaim when he reopened his enterprise on Madison Avenue in 1934, the place he launched his distinctive jewelry designs after a hiatus attributable to the 1929 inventory market crash.
Seaman Schepps Clocks
Along with his well-known jewelry items, Seaman Schepps additionally ventured into creating desk clocks. These clocks mirrored his signature model, combining luxurious supplies with intricate designs. They had been usually adorned with treasured stones and unique components, making them extremely collectable and a testomony to Schepps’ craftsmanship and creative imaginative and prescient.
At present, the legacy of Seaman Schepps continues below the steering of present house owners, who uphold his custom of modern design and high quality craftsmanship. The model’s archives, housing 1000’s of unique drawings and moulds, encourage new creations that preserve the distinctive Schepps aesthetic.
Seaman Schepps at Public sale
Lot 211
Amazonite desk clock, by Seaman Schepps.
Worth Realised: £468.00
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