Archaeological Revival Gold Necklace
This archeological-revival style gold fringe necklace was clearly inspired by the fascination with classical arts that swept Europe in the mid-19th century. Textured, hand-wrought gold wirework creates delicate patterning on the glowing surface of the twenty embellished amphora pendants, while the full, graceful forms and inspired workmanship create a sense of volume and preciousness in the necklace, which is ultra light and flattering, sitting across the collarbone.
Item #: N-16733
Country: Austria-Hungary
Circa: 1880s
Size: 17” length
Materials: 18K Gold
Signed: Austro-Hungarian Control Marks
Literature: Similar Austro-Hungarian archaeological revival style necklace with amphora pendants by Carol Bacher is pictured in Understanding Jewelry, by David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti Woodbridge, UK: Antique Collectors’ Club, Ltd, p. 165; Archeological jewelry is extensively discussed in Antique and 20th Century Jewellery, by Vivienne Becker, and Victorian Jewelry Design, by Charlotte Gere
Item #: N-16733
Country: Austria-Hungary
Circa: 1880s
Size: 17” length
Materials: 18K Gold
Signed: Austro-Hungarian Control Marks
Literature: Similar Austro-Hungarian archaeological revival style necklace with amphora pendants by Carol Bacher is pictured in Understanding Jewelry, by David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti Woodbridge, UK: Antique Collectors’ Club, Ltd, p. 165; Archeological jewelry is extensively discussed in Antique and 20th Century Jewellery, by Vivienne Becker, and Victorian Jewelry Design, by Charlotte Gere
