Antique Amethyst Fahrner Art Deco Pin
Coming from a tradition that honored design and form over the intrinsic value of gems and metals, Theodor Fahrner's innovative vision created and influenced jewelry pieces over quite a number of years.
His concepts included industrially designed metal jewelry rendered in simple formats and often incorporated enamel decoration in combination with semi-precious stones. This mid-1920s pin features colored matte enameling of turquoise blue and coral in stylized diagonal strikes of lightening bolts across a surface of silver. As in a number of his later jewels, the characteristic applied circular twisted wire elements are interspersed with faceted amethysts set in orbital bezels. The underside displays the original pin fittings and clasp.
Measurements: 2 inches (5 cm) in length by 13/16 of an inch (2 cm) in height by approximately 1/4 of an inch (0.7 cm) in depth including pin stem. This pin has a weight of 9.3 grams (6.0 dwt).
Hallmarks: “TF”; “850” (for silver content).
Condition: Very good; light overall wear as commensurate with age and use.
Date & Origin: Circa 1925 and is German in origin.
Overall Scale: Medium
