Gold 2-strand Snake Chain Necklace by Forstner
Gold 2-strand Snake Chain Necklace by Forstner
USD$175.00
Additional information
| Maker | Forstner |
|---|---|
| Size | Shorter strand with clasp: 15 3/4" x 1/8"; longer strand with clasp: 16 3/4" x 1/8" |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Date | c.1946-1948 (based on magazine ads) |
| Marks | "FORSTNER 1/20 12KT G.F." |
| Reference | Various issues of "Vogue" |
This two-strand, gold-filled snake chain necklace is the epitome of mid- to late-1940s style. At that time, snake chains were made into necklaces, bracelets, key chains, brooches, and watchbands. Forstner made theirs in rhodium-plated sterling silver, gold-filled, and 10k and 14k gold. Different versions were advertised in Vogue from 1946-1948. An ad for a three-strand necklace like this one was in the November 15, 1948 issue. Scroll down to see a complementary bracelet by this maker.
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Gold 1940s Cuff Bracelet by Forstner
Vintage Bracelets, 1940s Jewelry, Forstner JewelryThis vintage cuff bracelet is a variation of Forstner’s flexible bracelets, a popular style in the 1940s. This piece is formed from a tapering double-row with a decorative, fixed buckle. The polished finish of the center buckle adds a nice contrast to the coiled sides. Jewelry by Forstner was very well made and has retained its quality. Note that this piece is gold-filled, which means it has a thicker layer of gold than a piece that is gold-plated. This cuff is especially nice because the construction allows it to fit small- to medium-size wrists. Please note that dark areas in the photos are only reflections from the camera. Several Vogue ads for this company’s flexible bracelets in other styles date this cuff from about 1946-1947. Scroll down to see a sterling necklace in the same style by Walter Lampl as well as a gold-filled snake-chain necklace by Forstner.USD$295.00
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