Description
A spectacular Art Deco cross pendant made by renowned German jeweller Theodor Fahrner in the early 1900s. The cross is set with six magnificent step cut synthetic blue spinel, totalling approx. 47 carats and is modelled in solid sterling silver with twinkling metallic marcasites and milgrain decorating the border.
Theodor Fahrner was established in Pforzheim, Germany in the 19thCentury and was renowned for his distinct and innovative jewellery pieces which were celebrated across the globe. Upon his death in 1883 the business was taken over by his son and later purchased by his successor Gustav Braendle who continued to create stylish yet affordable pieces throughout the 20thCentury, specializing primarily in glamorous Art Deco designs.
Its a marvellous collectors piece and is complete with Fahrners mark on the back and accompanied by a long sterling silver paperclip chain to display it on.
WEIGHT: 35.3 grams 50.9 grams with chain
MEASURES: Height 95mm x Width 60mm x Depth 6.5mm – Chain length 25 inches x Width 3.5mm
METAL: Sterling Silver (Stamped 925/ 935)
STONES: Synthetic Blue Spinel (Largest 9 x 16mm, approx. 8ct approx. 47ct total), Marcasites
AGE: Art Deco. (Circa 1920
MARKS: 925/ 935 Sterling stamps, Makers mark (Theodor Fahrner),
CONDITION: Excellent One small marcasite missing at the bale but easily restored.
ITEM NUMBER: AJ688
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