Pendant, 1898-1903

Summary

This elegant sterling pendant adorned the neck of a wealthy lady around 1900, when the Art Nouveau style was at its height. Emphasizing sinuous, organic lines and shapes, the Art Nouveau sought to create a modern aesthetic based on nature. The Art Nouveau was everywhere; this pendant was made in Germany for an international market.

This elegant sterling pendant adorned the neck of a wealthy lady around 1900, when the Art Nouveau style was at its height. Emphasizing sinuous, organic lines and shapes, the Art Nouveau sought to create a modern aesthetic based on nature. The Art Nouveau was everywhere; this pendant was made in Germany for an international market.

Artifact

Pendant (Jewelry)

Date Made

1898-1903

Creators

Levinger, Heinrich 

Prutscher, Otto, 1880-1949 

Place of Creation

Germany, Pforzheim 

Creator Notes

Designed by Otto Prutscher for the jewelry maker Heinrich Levinger. Made in Pforzheim, Germany.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2002.0.18.291

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Sterling silver
Pearl (Animal material)
Enamel (Fused coating)
Turquoise (Mineral)

Technique

Plique-a-jour

Color

Turquoise (Color)
Silver (Color)

Inscriptions

On back: STERLING / DIPOSE

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