Little Clouds in Silver

Unworn Necklace by Theodor Fahrner, Pforzheim ca. 1955


€ 429.00 *
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Unworn Necklace by Theodor Fahrner, Pforzheim ca. 1955
Unworn Necklace by Theodor Fahrner, Pforzheim ca. 1955
Description
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Fahrner jewellery from Pforzheim occupies a special place in the history of Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewellery. For Theodor Fahrner and later his successor Gustav Braendle knew better than almost any other modern jewellery manufacturer how to make artistically convincing designs and quality workmanship the hallmark of their brooches, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. 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 mass produced in silver, decorated with enamel, marcasites and occasionally precious stones. Jewellers and department stores throughout Europe sold the jewellery, which Fahrner advertised extensively in journals and magazines: "Fahrner jewellery - based on designs by the best artists" allowed every woman to participate in a modern life full of beauty. Sales representatives with large sample cases presented the new products developed in Pforzheim to local jewellers. One such sample case full of unworn Fahrner jewellery had lain untouched in an attic for the last 40 years or more 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 also unworn and in best condition - an original Fahrner label with the old item number has been preserved on the piece of jewellery. The centerpiece of the necklace shows five openwork links. The elements are reminiscent of little clouds and look playful and elegant at the same time. Beautiful pod-shaped links lead over to the lobster clasp. The jewellery piece shows the typical design language of the 1950s with gentle sweeps and elegant detailed shapes. A wonderful overview of the wealth of designs is offered in the catalogue "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 Fahrner jewellery we offer at this location..
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Unworn Necklace by Theodor Fahrner, Pforzheim ca. 1955
Little Clouds in Silver
€ 429.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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