About this Piece
| Length: | 16 1/2” with pendant dropping another 2” below |
| Width: | Just over 1 3/8" |
| Material: | Brass, glass |
| Weight: | 26 grams |
| Mark: | No mark |
| Era: | 1930s |
Why You’ll Love It
With its distinctive, elongated feathers and tail, the peacocks depicted in this antique Art Nouveau necklace steal the show. Czech-made the influence of the most recognizable statement-making bird is obvious, seen in the unique ornate filigree setting and sophisticated hue of glass. Organic and free-flowing in silhouette, the intricate design captures the free flow of nature, the beauty of the peacock, and the whimsy of the Art Nouveau era.
Condition and Quality
| ● | Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. No misshapen elements. |
| ● | Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the glass. |
| ● | Secure clasp is a replacement and not original. |
On Czech Glass. Czech or bohemian glass created from the end of the Victorian era through the mid-century was world-renowned for its unprecedented resemblance to natural gemstones. Skilled craftsman from the region engineered new methods of cutting and coloring glass to simulate the look of rubies, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and more. In addition, Czech glass jewelry makers were highly trained in the metalwork for the settings around the glass. The Czech region produced so many different styles (all of superb quality) that Czech glass pieces have become their own collectable category.
On Art Deco. Art Deco is one of the first truly international styles, that influenced the design of buildings, furniture, fashion and of course, jewelry. The movement was given a name from the international exposition of Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, that was held in Paris in 1925 and largely dedicated to the jewelry arts. Born out of ideas of modernism and the Industrial Age, this manifested into designs that used Cubism’s bold abstraction and rectilinear shapes and combined them with intricate patterning, bold color and symmetry. High-end jewelry design houses like Cartier and Boucheron set the trends in gold and gemstones, which were then emulated by costume jewelry companies in glass or perhaps plastics, and brought to the masses.