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I have this very heavy Sterling Pendant. I think it might be Victorian. The marks on the bottom of the Pendant are HW and 999. I would appreciate anyone identifying the artist and era if possible.



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That mark was used by the famous Henryk Winograd.
Born in Russia. Continued his silversmith training in Eastern Europe (Poland). Came to the United States in 1973.

Pat.
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Hi,
Winograd is well known for Judaic themed pieces, almost everything I've ever seen by him was made by the electroforming process. Basically, that is plaster or rosin with a foil coating of silver over it - more or less - thick silverplating.
Regards, Tom
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Hi,

Thanks so much for your prompt and accurate response to my question. It's a pleasure to know that there are people out there who take the time to educate us.
Thanks,
Marty
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Winograd's repousse technique - as well as his enamel work and the areas upon which he drew inspiration - is well covered in this article:

http://www.jewishpress.com/page.do/1440 ... daica.html

Among his many works he also made limited-edition facsimiles of works by Faberge silversmith Julius Rappoport.
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Hi,

Thanks so much for the article describing Henryk Winograd's life and works. It's a pleasure knowing that there are other people who take the time to share their knowledge.
Have a great day!
Marty
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