Bow Necklace

Playful Gilt Silver Necklace by Theodor Fahrner, ca. 1950


€ 590.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Playful Gilt Silver Necklace by Theodor Fahrner, ca. 1950
Playful Gilt Silver Necklace by Theodor Fahrner, ca. 1950
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. Jewelers 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 unworn and shows therefore in best condition - a label with the old item number has survived on the piece of jewellery. The necklace is composed of 18 similar links, which look like small ribbons. Each individual loop is then in turn decorated with small cord soldering and is framed by a twisted cord. In the center of the bow sits a small smoothly polished ball. The jewellery displays the typical design language of the 1950s and the silver shows off a rich gold plating. A wonderful overview of the wealth of designs can be found in the catalogue "Theodor Fahrner. Schmuck zwischen Avantgarde und Tradition", edited by Brigitte Leonhardt and Dieter Zühlsdorff, Stuttgart 2005. Discover all the other pieces of Fahrner jewellery we offer at this site.
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Playful Gilt Silver Necklace by Theodor Fahrner, ca. 1950
Bow Necklace
€ 590.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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