-Kohn Co. 1925 Art Deco Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds And Green Garnet
An art deco geometric brooch.
Delicate art deco brooch-pendant, created in Newark United States by the Kohn & Co Inc. back in the 1925. This beautiful piece was crafted in white gold of 14 karats and mount with a great selection of gemstones, The stones settings are finished with millegrain patterns. Fitted with a hinged pin bar and a mechanical look to wear as a brooch.
Diamonds: Mount in flush millegrain settings, with 6 European round cut diamonds, 0.35 carats, white colorless H color, SI-1 clarity.
Green Garnet: Mount in the center in flush setting, with 1 round faceted cut of a vivid green garnet, 0.45 carats.
Birthstone: Green Garnet for the month of May.
Weight: 4.45 Grams, (2.85 Dwt).
Measurements: 47.5 mm by 19 mm (1.83 x 0.75Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "14KT K".
Kohn & Co.
Henry Kohn & Sons was founded by a Bohemian immigrant, Henry Kohn (1839--1917), who arrived in the United State in 1865 and became a naturalized citizen in 1872. Following several years working in different locations in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1898 he established a retail luxury goods store at 890-892 Main Street. The firm remained at that address until 1951, when it was sold to G. Fox and Co. Between 1896 and 1934, the firm manufactured jewelry at the Kohn & Co. factory at Camp and Orchard Streets in Newark, NJ—Newark being home to some 200 jewelry factories in the 19th century. They also maintained a wholesale diamond business at 11 Maiden Lane in New York City, in the heart of what was then New York’s jewelry district. In addition to jewelry and watches, Henry Kohn & Sons retailed silver flatware and hollowware, porcelain, cut glassware, and other objects d’art. Henry Kohn was joined in business by his four sons: Albert M. Kohn, George E. Kohn, Oscar W. Kohn, and Edmund P. Kohn. In 1921 Henry’s oldest son, Albert, bought the interests of his brothers to become president of the firm. The factory was located in the number 26 Camp Street in Newark NJ and then in 1915 they moved to Camp & Orchard Streets in Newark NJ. Jewelry by this American maker are in the permanent collection at the Metropolitan Museum of New York.
Note: Millegrain is a jewelry technique which refers to the textural effect of a close-set line of metal beads that are typically used as a border on the edges or bezels of jewelry.
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. All gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P060823ATEK/.0834
