Avon Bull Necklace Appraisal

Vintage Avon Taurus the Bull Men's Pendant Necklace

This is a vintage men's necklace featuring a bovid or 'Bull' head pendant, historically produced by Avon Products, Inc. as part of their zodiac or western-themed men's jewelry lines (likely the Taurus representative), dating approximately to the early 1970s. The pendant is constructed from what appears to be a silver-toned base metal with a brushed or antiqued finish to define the anatomical features of the bull's face. A distinguishing feature is the set of curved, white plastic or faux-bone horns that extend upward from the head. The pendant is suspended from a classic silver-toned curb link chain, which was a standard industrial aesthetic for masculine jewelry of that era. The construction utilizes a slide-through bail or rings attached to the horns to connect to the chain. Condition-wise, the item shows minor signs of age-related wear, including slight dulling of the metal's luster and common superficial scratches on the faux-horn components. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced costume jewelry from the mid-20th century, utilizing molded casting techniques. This specific design is a notable example of the novelty 'aftershave' era jewelry often sold with or alongside Avon's grooming products.