Neiger Brothers Charm Beads, Uranium Glass, Czech Glass, Good Luck, Gambler, Shamrock, Four Leaf Clover, Heart, Mushroom, Dice, Antique

Rare set lot or collection of 5 antique czech glass charms or beads:

~ Max Neiger / Neiger Brothers type old Czechoslovakian pressed or molded beads
~ Good luck or lucky charm theme
~ Includes a red heart, green four leaf clover or shamrock, white and red dice, pig with red highlights, and a mushroom
~ Each tied with an old, possibly original string and attached to a safety pin
~ Pin on as is or repurpose into your own vision or creations
~ Fantastic UV reactive uranium glass on the white glass pieces - the mushroom, dice, and pig

Ready and waiting for your bead collection, workbench, collection, or gift giving - you will love this!

AGE OR ERA: Authentic true vintage jewelry piece - estimating 1920's in age

MARKINGS: None that I could find

METAL / MATERIAL: Czech glass beads - outlined above

CLASP / CLOSURE: Secured to a safety pin

MEASUREMENTS: Charms range in size from the longest being the mushroom at 9/16" long to the dice a 1/4" square

HISTORY, PROVENANCE, ANECDOTAL, METAPHYSICAL, SYMBOLISM &/or LORE: Neiger Brothers jewelry is well known and beloved for incorporating beautiful Czech art glass beads, large (mostly) figural focal beads and pendant drops, and detailed metal caps & findings.

Max and Norbert Neiger were Czechoslovakian brothers who made pieces with mainly glass components in Gablonz, Czechoslovakia - circa 1905 to the 1930s. They were Czech citizens, as were their ancestors, but they also had German Nationality. Style wise - the Neiger brothers took full advantage of the Egyptian Revival craze, beginning with the discovery of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. As well they should have, like so many of the art deco jewelry designers did at that time. They continued to add more “exotic” ethnic lines, including with Chinese and Indian motifs. They produced hypnotizing brooches, beautiful beaded necklaces and fascinating bracelets, all eye-catching and of the highest quality. Today smart collectors are giving Max and Norbert's creations a well-deserved renaissance. Their hard to find, hand made, original wares are scarce (especially in nice condition) due to the small number of pieces made and limited production time as they experienced a tragic end...... As the Germans advanced near Gablonz in 1939, the two Jewish brothers left their factory and escaped to Bohemia. They continued to create jewelry in a scaled-down operation for just a few years. They were unfortunately arrested in Prague in 1942 and passed at Auschwitz.

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CONDITION = Great vintage condition given the age, rarity and collectibility. The green 4 leaf clover has one small edge chip - see last photo. In an excellent state of preservation

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Please view & enlarge photographs to closely inspect fine details and to determine the amount of patina and/or wear. Most older pieces by nature normally have some degree of both and, unless severe, aren't considered damaged and not mentioned. Especially if obvious and/or prominent in the photos. Individuals do have varying levels of desire and tolerance for "vintage charm" so do utilize the scroll arrows beside the photos to allow yourself the opportunity to view them all, as they are an integral part and extension of the description.

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