Artist Stephen Barlow

Vintage Barlow Engraved Pendant on Chain, in original box; in excellent cond.
Vintage Barlow Engraved Pendant on Chain.

For over forty years, the creative career of American master Stephen Barlow has had a significant impact on the field of engraving in the style of realism. His works are distinguished by amazing detail and classical harmony of compositions, capturing magnificent panoramas of American nature, many of which occupy an honorable place in museum exhibitions or are the pride of private collectors.

Stephen Barlow Mallard Brooch Scrimshaw Style Drawing Resin & Gold Plate c1980.
Stephen Barlow Mallard Brooch Scrimshaw Style Drawing Resin & Gold Plate c1980.

In 1978, Barlow Designs, Inc. was founded in Providence – a unique studio where, under the leadership of Barlow, elegant lines of jewelry and accessories were created using the scrimshaw technique. This technique, originally associated with bone engraving (which makes it exceptional), gave each item a special charm.

Stephen Barlow Hummingbird and Flower Brooch.
Stephen Barlow Hummingbird and Flower Brooch.

Products under the Barlow brand are distinguished by the highest quality and original design solutions. Themes vary from sports to marine, floral, animalistic and retro styles. The craftsmanship is not only in the engraving, but also in the hand-painting of each pattern to enhance the aesthetic appeal.

BARLOW Hummingbird Pin Flowers BOXED Hand Finished, Faux Scrimshaw, Signed.
BARLOW Hummingbird Pin Flowers Hand Finished, Faux Scrimshaw.

Barlow’s vintage jewelry and accessories from the 1980s and 1990s are especially popular with collectors. These works of art have an inimitable poetic quality and extraordinary beauty that has become the master’s signature.

Vintage Barlow Rose Enamel Silver Tone Bolo Tie & Sterling Buffalo Bone Earrings.
Vintage Barlow Rose Enamel Silver Tone Bolo Tie & Sterling Buffalo Bone Earrings.
Vintage Barlow Faux Scrimshaw Xmas Candle Gold Toned Pendant Necklace.
Vintage Barlow Faux Scrimshaw Xmas Candle Gold Toned Pendant Necklace.
Earrings and brooch made of gold and acrylic with painted flowers.
Earrings and brooch made of gold and acrylic with painted flowers.
Vtg Barlow Signed Sphinx Cat Oval Pendant Egyptian Revival Read.
Vtg Barlow Sphinx Cat Oval Pendant Egyptian Revival Read.
RARE Vintage Artist Stephen Barlow Horse Earrings Handpainted in Box.
RARE Vintage Artist Stephen Barlow Horse Earrings Handpainted.
MIB Stephen Barlow USA Capitol Building Scrimshaw Effect Pendant Necklace.
MIB Stephen Barlow USA Capitol Building Scrimshaw Effect Pendant Necklace.