This stylish necklace dates from the 1930s and was created by Jakob Bengel.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This necklace is constructed from chrome plated metal. It is detailed with black Galalith beads and butterscotch Bakelite beads. The necklace fastens with a large bolt ring and measures 42cm in length.
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A Short History...
This piece does not bear a signature. All of Jakob Bengel jewellery was unsigned. However, his pieces possess distinctive hallmarks which make this necklace readily identifiable as Bengel. The chromium plating used in the necklace is typical of the company's 1930s pieces. The use of Galalith and Bakelite also means this is certainly by Jakob Bengel.
Wear it With...
Wear this necklace with other Machine Age jewels for a truly edgy look.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent - However, the necklace has been re-strung and some of the beads have been replaced with those of slightly different shade of turquoise. This does not detract from the appeal of the necklace.
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Very Good - There is a tiny chip to the edge of one cabochon. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of th piece.
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Good - Minor scratches to the surface of one or two faux pearls and oxidisation to some of the gilt metal. This does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent - This necklace has been recently re-strung to guarantee strength for modern day wear.
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Excellent
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Condition Report:
Good - Quite a bit of rubbing to the gold plated surface. This is consistent with age and use. It does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This stylish necklace dates from the 1930s and was created by Jakob Bengel.
Condition Report:
Excellent
For more information about this necklace, read below...
