Vintage Signed BAT AMI Israel Electroform Sterling Silver Abstracted Multicolor Cabochon Brooch
Underside of brooch is stamped “Bat-Ami” with copyright symbol, and “925”.
The Bat Ami label developed in the 1960’s, when Bat Ami, an artist and independent family woman, turned an artistic passion into a flourishing business. In the 1970’s Bat Ami went on to pioneer the Electroforming technique, previously only of academic interest and designed freeform lightweight pure silver jewellery with complex unique shapes, turning this previously science-only application into a renowned sophisticated contemporary art form known worldwide as “Israeli Silver”.
During the Electroforming process, pure silver is electrically layered over a resin prepared hand-made form to create a unique organic piece without the heavy weight and cost typical with conventional solid silver jewelry. The resin inside every item helps prevent denting of the soft pure silver.
Brooch measures approximately 2.6 inches long by 1.55 inches wide (at widest point).
Weighs approximately 14.98 grams.
In good condition with no noticeable flaws. May have some minor patina as expected with age & wear, but can be polished if you desire. Please see all photos.