Gucci Milan Hunting Duck Necklace Choker Solid .925 Sterling Silver

Necklace choker designed by Gucci.A rare vintage sleek piece created in Florence Italy, by the house of Gucci, circa 1970's. This necklace choker was masterfully crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver, with the stylized figure of a Duck in profile.Has a total weight 71.8 Grams and fit a neck up to 15 Inches (38 Cm).Stamped, with the maker's mark, the Italian assay hallmark and signed, "GUCCI ITALY .925 *195 FI".Gucci, was founded in 1921 in the Tuscany region of Italy, in Florence , when Guccio Gucci bought his own shop on 7, Via della Vigna Nuova in Florence, Azienda Individuale Guccio Gucci, where he sold imported leather luggage. He also opened a small workshop to have his own leather goods made by local craftsmen. Eventually, a larger workshop had to be acquired to house Gucci's 60 artisans. In 1935 the invasion of Ethiopia by Mussolini led the League of Nations to impose a trade embargo on Italy. Leather became scarce, pushing Guccio Gucci to introduce other fabrics in the composition of the products, such as raffia, wicker, wood, linen and, jute. The rombi motif, a Gucci signature, was created. The Gucci's developed a new tanning technique to produce "cuoio grasso", which became a Gucci trademark. In 1937, Gucci launched its handbags. Under the direction of Aldo Gucci (son of Guccio), Gucci became a worldwide-known brand, an icon of the Italian Dolce Vita. During the 2010s, Gucci became an iconic 'geek-chic' brand.Note: This model is actually di