Vtg 1930s Art Deco Machine Age Modernist Jakob Bengel Galalith Chrome Necklace

Description: About this Piece Length: 17 1/2” with pendant dropping another 2 3/8” below Width: Just over 1/2"Material: Chrome, plasticWeight: 21 gramsMark: No mark Era: 1930s Why You’ll Love ItWith its distinctive silhouette and unique combination of shapes, this necklace is a Jakob Bengel original. The Machine Age jewelry designer certainly made his craftsmanship known – just look at the vibrant color palette and the eye-catching geometric indicative of a modern sensibility. The interplay of the bright sheen of chrome and patterned plastic adds a sleek and contemporary touch. Innovative in its design, this modern treasure has all the Art Deco touches: stunning, sleek, and striking in all the right ways. Condition and Quality ● Bright patina with minimal surface wear and fading to the chrome. No dents.● Fresh sheen and light surface wear to the galalith. There is one small chip at the edge of a bead along the chain. ● Secure, original clasp. Collector Note On Jacob Bengel. Jacob Bengel was a pioneering German jewelry designer known for his innovative creations during the Art Deco and Machine Age periods. Active from the 1920s to the 1930s, Bengel's designs embraced geometric shapes, bold colors, and industrial materials such as chrome and enamel. His pieces were characterized by their sleek and modern aesthetic, often featuring distinctive "brick" links, abstract patterns, and striking contrasts. Bengel's jewelry captured the Machine Age's essence, reflecting the era's rapid technological advancements and futuristic spirit. Today, his designs are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, celebrated for their timeless appeal and significant contribution to the evolution of jewelry design. On the Machine-Age Movement. The machine age movement began in the United States after World War I, when there was an explosion of industry and technology including skyscrapers, automobiles, airplanes, and streamlined, metallic trains. Artists and jewelry makers, inspired by the newfangled aesthetics and Zeitgeist around this modern landscape, created machine age jewelry. These pieces featured the clean, efficient lines of machines and the sheen of metal. They allowed people to express with fashion the excitement of the modern age. _gsrx_vers_1608 (GS 9.5 (1608))

Price: 265 USD

Location: Altadena, California

End Time: 2025-01-16T18:09:03.000Z

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