Antique Vintage Nouveau Sterling Silver buy Jugendstil Foliate Bangle Bracelet 12.7g

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Listing Description by: Angela A.

The Piece

Markings: "Sterling" and unidentified maker's mark ("F" in a circular cartouche) on the inside of the band, tested, and guaranteed

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Item Measurements:
-Wearable length: 8.38"
-Band width: 0.17"

Notable Features:
-handcrafted during the Art Nouveau era with a design inspired by the Jugendstil movement
-composed of .925 sterling silver
-features a bangle bracelet with a design of elegant leaves flowing over a center column-like design
-this raised design was handmade using the repousse metalworking technique
-lacking a closure, the bangle is worn over the wrist through the gap

Damage: Age appropriate wear. There is a small indented mark visible on the band in one area, possibly from a past resizing; this does not affect wear. Tarnish on some areas of the sterling silver can be removed with a buffing. The price has been reduced to reflect this.

*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*


The History

The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.” This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.

The Jugendstil movement took place during the late 19th century in South Germany. This movement was revolutionary in its introduction of new styles and motifs into the world of jewelry — the Jugendstil movement in particular utilized themes of nature and the natural. Famous artists from the Jugendstil movement include Theodor Farhner, Josef Hoffmann, Heinrich Levinger, Robert and Louis Koch, and Wiener Werkstatte.

Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Greece, Egypt, and even the Hopewell periods in the American southeast. Reverse side hammering was also used to add detail to the front, creating intricate patterns using grooves, indentations, and channeling. The piece was then carefully polished to create a hollow, eye-catching treasure.



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