AN EVER CHANGING COLLECTION OF EXCEPTIONAL VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE JEWELRYRARE ANTIQUE JUGENDSTIL THEODOR FAHRNER STERLING SILVER AMETHYST BIRD PIN BROOCH Age: Circa 1914Maker: Theodor FahrnerSize: 1 1/2” x 1 7/16\"Material:Sterling Silver, AmethystCondition: ExcellentWeight: 9.0 Grams
I’ve put together a wonderful group of jewelry and decorative art to welcome the Month of August. Highlights include some exciting Asian pieces, some gorgeoussterling silver, a few exceptional pieces of antique fine jewelry, and a very niceselection of costume. Please besure tobrowsethrough all the 60+ listings and check back often as I will be listingheavily this month. Up for sale is the most extraordinary piece of Theodor Fahrnerjewelry I have owned to date. This magnificent Jugendstil style pin datescirca 1914. It is done in 935 sterling silver and depicts abird perched on avine. Two small faceted amethyst stones add further interest. There are severalexamples of this vining leaf motif pictured on pages 146 and 147 of the book THEODOR FAHRNER JEWELRY BETWEEN AVANT-GARDE AND TRADITION by Urike von Hase-Schmudt, Christianne Weber, and Ingeborg Becker. I have not been able to findanotherexample with a bird andbelieve this pin to be extremely rare. The piece measures approx 1 1/2” x 1 7/16” and is marked TF 935 on the underside (themark is well worn, but unmistakable). There is also an Austro-Hungarian import duty mark stamped on the outer edge indicating that the piece wasimported into Vienna and duty was paid (this mark wasused from 1902-1922). Ibelieve the lockingclasp may be a laterreplacement. Aside from that, the condition is excellent with no damage and light wear as seen in the photos. A truly rare and remarkable piece of Farher jewelry suited for an advancedcollector. PLEASE REVIEW MY SHIPPING AND RETURN POLICIES AS THEY HAVE RECENTLY CHANGED. Feel free to email me with any questions and please be sure to check out my many other listings for more outstanding pieces of vintage and antique jewelry and other interesting and unusual pieces of art deco, mid century modern, and Hollywood regency design. PaymentPAYMENT IS EXPECTED WITHIN THREE DAYS OF sale\'S END UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE.ShippingDOMESTIC: FREE 1ST CLASS USPS MAIL SHIPPING FOR ORDERS UP TO $75.00 AND FREE PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING ON ANY ORDER OVER $75.00. INTERNATIONAL: FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS OFFERED FOR ITEMS SELLING FOR UNDER $150 (some countries now have 1st class shipping with reliable tracking and I am willing to ship higher priced items via first class to those countries). INTERNATIONAL PURCHASES OVER $100.00 MUST BE SHIPPED VIA PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS AT A COST OF $35.00. I am happy to combine up to five items won for one flat international shipping fee of $35.00. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer\'s responsibility. Please check with your country\'s customs office to determine what these costs will be prior to placing your offer. Return PolicyAll items must be returned in the condition they were sold. If you wish to return an item, please contact me within 3 days of receipt. RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO A 20% RESTOCKING FEE AT THE SELLER\'S DISCRETION.About UsIf you are a lover of interesting and unusual vintage and antique jewelry, you\'ve come to the right place. I try to keep a nice mix of fine and costume pieces that range in age from 19th century Victorian to late 20th century vintage designer couture. I have been buying and selling antiques for over two decades and pride myself on the ever changing , well curated collection of jewelry I bring to the market._gsrx_vers_795 (GS 7.0.7 (795))