A Rare Gem: Figures in the Art Deco Jewelry Store

August 5, 2015

In the 1920s, before “every kiss begins with Kay,” and way before “he went to Jared,” posh urbanites perused jewelry at grand Art Deco stores. T/m’s Art Deco Jewelry Store rendered in 1:12 scale miniature would be exactly the right place to buy a new pair of “manacles” (1920s slang for wedding rings!).

The figures within the Art Deco Jewelry Store depict one such occasion. A man dressed in a classic double-breasted pin striped suit stands beside his stylish female companion who relishes in all of the choices. The dapper sales clerk has pulled a ruby bracelet for the lady to try on. All three figures were created by Spanish artist María José Santos whose attention to detail is what make them so remarkable. In order to match the dusk time of day lighting outside, the two male figures have five o’clock shadows, and the man in the fedora carries a newspaper that reads, “Lindbergh Does It!” Next time: Get that ice or else no dice!