-Jacques Kreisler & Co 1920 Necklace In Platinum And 18Kt White Gold With Pearls
Convertible necklace designed by Jacques Kreisler & Co.
A converted double chained necklace, created during the art deco period in New York by Kreisler Company. They were crafted around the 1925, with intricated links in solid white gold of 18 karats and platinum. They were designed with machine links and fitted with two crabs locks and two lobster lock, for easy conversion..
Pearls: Mounted with 7 round white pearls of 5 mm.
Birthstone: Pearls for the month of June.
Weight: 20.75 Grams, (13.30 Dwt).
Lenght: 27 Inches, (68.6 Cm).
Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and and the platinum signed, "KREISLER 18KT PLATINUM".
Kreisler & Co.
The company was founded in 1914 in New York by Marcus Stern and Jacques Kreisler, The Stern-Kreisler Jewelry Company specialized in the production of high-end jewelry and bijouterie. Very soon they began to do business with the best department stores across the country. Originally, the company specialized in the production of men’s accessories – cufflinks, tie clips, bracelets and chains for watches, etc. Some years later, Jacques Kreisler became a sole owner of the company, which he renamed to Jacques Kreisler Manufacturing Co. According to retro ads posters, the company moved to North Bergen, New Jersey. One of the designers who worked for the company was William Diehl. In 1948, Kreisler expanded his product lines and added watches and leather watch bands to men’s and women’s jewelry. Locations; c.1922: 333 Fifth Ave., New York NY. Kreisler, Stern Co. c.1934: 136 W. 52nd St. New York NY. c.1943-c.1950: Jacques Kreisler Mfg. Corp 9015 Bergenline Ave. North Bergen, NJ.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The pearls are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N112223MMTO/.4987
