Hand-carved in gold by Gustav Manz, circa 1920s
shown with Gillot & Co jewelry box (Private Collection)
See original post here: French Connection
Welcome to the Gustav Manz blog. Manz was a European-trained jewelry designer, sculptor, and master goldsmith whose career spanned New York's Gilded Age and Art Deco eras. We invite you to share your thoughts, and will do our best to answer specific questions about the life, work, and clients of this early 20th century artist-craftsman.