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Art Deco Bracelet attributed to Jakob Bengel, Germany, 1930s

Name: Art Deco Bracelet attributed to Jakob Bengel, Germany, 1930s
Price: 414 USD
Availability: InStock

$414

ML Art Deco

Köln, DE

Condition Notes: Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Very good original … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Very good original condition of the thirties. Sustainable jewelry. less

Description: Decorative Art Deco bracelet 1930s.
Probably Jakob Bengel. Idar Oberstein. Germany.
The high shaped blacks and yellow inserts are from … more Decorative Art Deco bracelet 1930s.
Probably Jakob Bengel. Idar Oberstein. Germany.
The high shaped blacks and yellow inserts are from Galalith. The Art Deco bracelet is very complex and solidly processed. The galalith stones are not only glued on but framed with metal.
A combination of chrome and galalith was typical.
Galalith is a biodegradable milk -based plastic, which was developed around 1900, which could be colored and formed as desired. In the 1930s, buttons and jewelry were made from Galalith.
The designers of the jewelry, which was sold by Jakob Bengel, are unfortunately unknown because the collections are not marked.
However, there is a formal strict through all collections that have clear influences of the Bauhaus.
The total width of the bracelet of 18.5 cm was measured including the closure.
Although the height of the bracelet is 4.3 cm, it is more suitable for narrow wrists.
Anyone who decides to buy this bracelet acquires a sustainable piece of jewelry from Galalith. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity

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