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Vintage necklace by Theodor Fahrner, Pforzheim ca. 1935

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Vintage necklace by Theodor Fahrner, Pforzheim ca. 1935

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In the history of Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewellery, Fahrner jewellery from Pforzheim occupies a special place. Theodor Fahrner and later his successor Gustav Braendle knew how to make artistically convincing designs and high-quality workmanship the hallmark of their brooches, necklaces, bracelets and earrings like hardly any other modern jewellery manufacturer. Theodor Fahrner made artists' jewellery affordable by combining modern forms with democratic materials. He did not create individual pieces for a small elite like Lalique or Cartier, but the designs were produced in series in silver, decorated with enamel, marcasites and occasionally precious stones. Jewellers and department stores all over Europe sold the jewellery, which Fahrner advertised extensively in journals and magazines: "Fahrner jewellery - designed by the best artists" allowed every woman to participate in a modern life full of beauty. Travellers with large sample cases presented the novelties developed in Pforzheim to the jewellers on site. One such sample case full of unworn Fahrner jewellery has lain untouched in an attic for more than 40 years until we were able to purchase it. It contained samples of almost all series from about 1919 until the dissolution of the company in 1979, most of them with a model number or the "Original Fahrner" seal. The necklace here is therefore unworn and shows therefore in best condition - an original Fahrner label with the inscription "Original Fahrner / Since 1850" together with the company logo "TF" is on the piece of jewellery together with the old item number. The Fahrner seal has also been preserved. The necklace comes from the series "Filigran-Schmuck", which was developed in the 1930s. Fine twisted wires cover the surfaces of the links: they gave the series its name. The centerpiece of the necklace features three voluminous agraffes and lenticular links lead to the spring clasp. The necklace is made of silver that has been lightly gilded. This type of gilding is called "antique gilding" by Fahrner. It has a soft golden tone by which Fahrner jewellery can be easily identified. A wonderful overview of the wealth of designs can be found in the catalogueue "Theodor Fahrner. Schmuck zwischen Avantgarde und Tradition", edited by Brigitte Leonhardt and Dieter Zühlsdorff, Stuttgart 2005. Fahrner jewellery is often collected. Discover all the other pieces of Fahrner jewellery we offer at this site.

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