-Alling & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Peridot And Natural Pearls
Art nouveau brooch with gemstones designed by Alling & Co.
Beautiful antique brooch, created during the art nouveau period in Newark United States by the jewelry makers Alling & Company, dating back 1900. This rare piece has been crafted with intricate details and curvilinear patterns in solid yellow gold of 14 karats. Embellished with applications of glossy green hot enamel and accented with an arrangement of natural white round pearls. It is fitted at the reverse with a hinged horizontal bar and a security hook to wear as a brooch. An alternative hook to hang a little pocket watch.
Peridot: Mount in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 oval faceted cut of a natural green peridot of about 1.35 carats.
Pearls: Accented with 8 semi round white pearls, graduated between 1 to 2.9 mm
Birthstone: Peridot for the month of August.
Weight: 4.65 Grams, (2.98 Dwt.).
Measurements: 30 mm by 22 mm (1.18 x 0.87 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark associated to Alling & Company inside a clover cartouche, the mark for the assay of the gold and Inscribed with inventory numbers, "1698 14KT A". In addition was electronically tested for 14kt gold.
Alling & Company
The company was founded in 1836 by Stephen B. Alling and Isaac Alling, they both were jewelers together. They were located in Newark, New Jersey. They manufactured gold jewelry for leading retailers such: J.E. Caldwell, M.W. Galt, C.D. Peacock, Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Tiffany & Co. and many others
Art Nouveau Jewelry
Or the so called new art jewelry was created in France between about 1895 and 1910, coming on the heels of the “overwrought” designs of the Victorian era (which ended with Queen Victoria's death in 1901) and creating a striking contrast to the mainstream Edwardian designs of that time. While jewelry with a similar aesthetic was being made in other countries during the same time period--for example, Jugendstil in Germany and Austria--true Art Nouveau jewelry is decidedly extended in France. It was a short-lived period in jewelry design, lasting only about 15 years, because of the onset of World War I and because the pieces were so over-the-top that people quickly lost interest in them. Characterized by lavish and organic ornamentation, the Art Nouveau movement blossomed in Vienna at the turn of the 20th Century, with influential Austrians architects Otto Wagner and Adolf Loos making significant architectural contributions that helped shape the city's skyline as we see it today. Rene Lalique, was the most celebrated art nouveau designer, championed jewelry designer.
Collateral: This brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold or the enamel. All gemstones, are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P062423MMAE/.0871
