Art Deco bracelet Jakob Bengel
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Jakob Bengel Art Deco Bracelet in chromed metal. Geometric bracelet with rectangular links alternating with patterns. Some with geometric lines in silver and gold chromed metal, the other links in brown galathite and chromed metal (also silver and gold). The clasp is a ratchet box. Art Deco Bracelet by Jakob Bengel (company created in 1873), in one of its French subsidiaries, in Paris, circa 1930.
Brand “French manufacturing Paris 725 registered”, “Gold metal” and manufacturer’s mark BF.
Length: 17 cm
Inner diameter: 5.5 cm
Condition: scratches from use, traces of oxidation, missing gilding and silvering, two links with chips on the galathite.
Weight: 39 gr
History of jewelry: in the 1920s and 1930s, plastic became widespread because it made jewelry accessible to everyone. Plastic is a material that can be cut and molded, it is a substance that lends itself perfectly to Art Deco geometric shapes. In the United States, George F. Berklander established himself as one of the greatest creators of Art Deco plastic jewelry. In France, Auguste Bonaz became known for his combs and jewelry made of synthetic plastic. Finally, in Germany, Jakob Bengel was the greatest user of this material for the creation of Art Deco jewelry.
Did you know? Galathite is a synthetic plastic material composed of casein, formaldehyde and various dyes.
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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