8th Dec, 2021 11:00
Modern Art + Design
710
Marius Hammer (1847-1927)
Enamel fringe necklace
designed as a series of alternate shell and flowerhead panels
heightened with blue, white and yellow enamel
above a double row fringe and flowerhead pendant drop
on trace-link back chain
signed and stamped '930'
48cm long.
Sold for £140
Estimated at £150 - £250
Marius Hammer (1847-1927)
Enamel fringe necklace
designed as a series of alternate shell and flowerhead panels
heightened with blue, white and yellow enamel
above a double row fringe and flowerhead pendant drop
on trace-link back chain
signed and stamped '930'
48cm long.
Two of the connecting loop fittings have become detached to the side of the blue and yellow enamel flowerhead panels, and will require repair. Scattered chips, fractures and scuffs to the enamel decoration and occasional small losses to the enamel, commensurate for use. The necklace has surface scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips throughout, with patchy tarnishing. Some of the panels and links have areas of of thinning to the edges. Marks to the reverse are clearly struck. The clasp is currently functioning but it is not known whether this is original or later replaced. Length of central component from top of panel to bottom of drop approx. 5.6cm. Overall width of fringe/pendant section approximately 14cm. Gross weight approx. 20gm.
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Auction: Modern Art + Design, 8th Dec, 2021
