Necklace, in-house design Jakob Bengel, Idar-Oberstein, Germany | Early 1930s
Chrome-plated brass, red Galalith, spring ring clasp
A short necklace featuring a clean, geometric design, comprising a triangle made of galalith and a semi-circular, chrome-plated hemisphere. The design reflects the avant-garde ideals of the Bauhaus philosophy.
Details
L 23 cm (half the length of the chain including the triangle)
L 3 cm (triangle)
Jakob Bengel jewellery from the 1930s does not bear a company mark. Attributions are based on the typical stylistic elements and materials, historical pettern books in the company archives, interviews with contemporary witnesses and literature.