A sublime antique rolled gold (gold filled) guard chain signed Kollmar and Jourdan dating to the 1910's, early 20's.
A true sautoir necklace chain it features long bar links and ribbed gold beads along the entire length and terminates in a versatile Albert clip at one end and a sturdy jump ring at the other. Super quality, it is rendered in warm old yellow rolled gold with a slight rosy tint, a shade you only see with antique gold.
A sign of stylish emancipation these necklaces were attached to tassels, lockets and pendants, worn to the front or back they were iconic of the early Art Deco era, wear it long, doubled even tripled, it adds a Coco Chanel panache however worn!
Kollmar and Jourdan were an important manufacturing firm of jewellers based in Pforzheim in the Black Forest, Germany. Desirable and super quality K&G rolled gold jewellery has withstood the test of time and is highly collectible today!
MATERIALS: Rolled gold/gold filled.
MEASUREMENTS: Measures 55" (139cm) end to end. The clip measures 12x6mm, bar links 14mm long, beads 4.5mm
MARKS: Stamped 'KOLLMAR QUALITY' on ring near the clip
WEIGHT: 13.5 grams.
DATE: 1910-1920 late Edwardian, early Deco
CONDITION: In excellent condition with minimal wear to the gold overlay, no kinks or broken links and the clip in perfect working order. Please refer to photos and note that the locket shown is not included with the purchase.
At Mercy Madge we offer distinctive and unique antique jewelry in our carefully curated shop. Each piece is hand selected by us, for you. We rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone!
A true sautoir necklace chain it features long bar links and ribbed gold beads along the entire length and terminates in a versatile Albert clip at one end and a sturdy jump ring at the other. Super quality, it is rendered in warm old yellow rolled gold with a slight rosy tint, a shade you only see with antique gold.
A sign of stylish emancipation these necklaces were attached to tassels, lockets and pendants, worn to the front or back they were iconic of the early Art Deco era, wear it long, doubled even tripled, it adds a Coco Chanel panache however worn!
Kollmar and Jourdan were an important manufacturing firm of jewellers based in Pforzheim in the Black Forest, Germany. Desirable and super quality K&G rolled gold jewellery has withstood the test of time and is highly collectible today!
MATERIALS: Rolled gold/gold filled.
MEASUREMENTS: Measures 55" (139cm) end to end. The clip measures 12x6mm, bar links 14mm long, beads 4.5mm
MARKS: Stamped 'KOLLMAR QUALITY' on ring near the clip
WEIGHT: 13.5 grams.
DATE: 1910-1920 late Edwardian, early Deco
CONDITION: In excellent condition with minimal wear to the gold overlay, no kinks or broken links and the clip in perfect working order. Please refer to photos and note that the locket shown is not included with the purchase.
At Mercy Madge we offer distinctive and unique antique jewelry in our carefully curated shop. Each piece is hand selected by us, for you. We rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone!