Brooch

Harold O'Connor, Brooch, 1993, fabricated and reticulated sterling silver and 18k gold with 18k gold granulation, and spectrolite, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the James Renwick Alliance, 1994.19.6
Harold O'Connor, Brooch, 1993, fabricated and reticulated sterling silver and 18k gold with 18k gold granulation, and spectrolite, 32 7814 in. (7.77.4 x .6 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the James Renwick Alliance, 1994.19.6

Artwork Details

Title
Brooch
Date
1993
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
32 7814 in. (7.77.4 x .6 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of the James Renwick Alliance
Mediums
Mediums Description
fabricated and reticulated sterling silver and 18k gold with 18k gold granulation, and spectrolite
Classifications
Subjects
  • Landscape — mountain
  • Landscape — celestial — sun
Object Number
1994.19.6

Artwork Description

Harold O’Connor first encountered the brilliant, iridescent Spectrolite (also referred to as labradorite) while he was a student in Finland. His challenge was twofold: to find an appropriate cut to preserve the mineral’s unique color and create a setting to hold the oddly shaped stone. In Brooch, the juxtaposition of the reticulated silver and gold, and the contrast of the gold granules against the Spectrolite enhance the stone’s natural colors and texture.

Works by this artist (6 items)

Harold O'Connor, Ring, 1998, silver, 18k gold, granulation, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mobilia Gallery, 1998.111.2
Ring
Date1998
silver, 18k gold, granulation
Not on view
Harold O'Connor, Brooch, 1993, fabricated and reticulated sterling silver and 18k gold with 18k gold granulation, and spectrolite, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the James Renwick Alliance, 1994.19.6
Brooch
Date1993
fabricated and reticulated sterling silver and 18k gold with 18k gold granulation, and spectrolite
Not on view
Harold O'Connor, Timeless Watch: Neighborhood Watch, 1992, 18k gold, titanium and leather, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Martha and Pat Connell, 1998.146
Timeless Watch: Neighborhood Watch
Date1992
18k gold, titanium and leather
Not on view
Harold O'Connor, Brooch, 1998, silver, 18k gold, river rock, granulation, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mobilia Gallery, 1998.111.3
Brooch
Date1998
silver, 18k gold, river rock, granulation
Not on view

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Easter Egg Box
Daten.d., original design 1967
cast, electroplated, oxidized and buffed silver and gold
Not on view
Michael Croft, Easter Egg Box, n.d., original design 1967, cast, electroplated, oxidized and buffed silver and gold, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1975.148.3A-B
Easter Egg Box
Daten.d., original design 1967
cast, electroplated, oxidized and buffed silver and gold
Not on view
Michael Croft, Easter Egg Box, n.d., original design 1967, cast, electroplated, oxidized and buffed silver and gold, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1975.148.1A-B
Easter Egg Box
Daten.d., original design 1967
cast, electroplated, oxidized and buffed silver and gold
Not on view
Harold O'Connor, Ring, 1998, silver, 18k gold, granulation, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mobilia Gallery, 1998.111.2
Ring
Date1998
silver, 18k gold, granulation
Not on view