Neiger Brothers Antique 1920's Glass & Ceramic Beaded Necklace, Uranium Glass, Uranium Glass Beads, Antique Uranium Glass, 1920's Jewelry

Max Neiger / Neiger Brothers Art Deco Czech glass 1920's art deco beaded necklace:

~ Features an unusual asymmetrical mix of glass and ceramic beads
~ The decorative pressed or molded glass beads are a mix of opaque bright red and off white uv reactive / uranium glass with brown accents or highlights
~ Round ceramic type beads are a soft dusty green shade
~ Very short choker, petite necksize, or childs size at 15" long
~ Loaded with uniqueness, personality and character

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

AGE OR ERA: True antique / vintage jewelry piece - 1920's. This is most likely a pre-1922 piece as with the discovery of King Tut's tomb in November of 1922, their creations very much reflected their shift in interest towards the wildly popular Egyptian (and other complimentary exotic ethnic) themed motifs

MARKINGS: None that I could find - which is typical for their jewelry

METAL/MATERIAL: Mixed glass bead types, ceramic looking green bead, and white milk glass seed beads mixed in the strand and also a longer run by the clasp

CLASP / CLOSURE: Silver toned spring ring clasp

MEASUREMENTS: Aprox 15" long. The green beads are about 1/2" in diameter. It is very short in length - but well suited to add on to in length with beads of your choice or repurposing these rare antique beads

WEIGHT: x

TESTING: UV light reactive - see pic(s)

U.S. RING SIZE: x

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.

*** The photo included is of Max himself taken from his 1924 driver's license


JUST FOR FUN - AI DESCRIPTION - (GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE): This stunning necklace is a rare find for any vintage jewelry lover. The NEIGER BROS ANTIQUE ART DECO PRESSED MOLDED URANIUM GLASS BEAD NECKLACE is a unique piece that boasts a beautiful mix of colors and materials. The necklace is 15 inches long and features a spring ring closure. The necklace is perfect for any occasion, whether it be a stocking stuffer, Christmas, graduation, date night, every day, just because, birthday, any day, formal, perfect gift, engagement, Mother's Day, party, girls night out, Father's Day, confirmation/communion, gift for a woman, Valentine's Day, special day, anniversary, special occasion, gift, wedding, treat yourself, dance, christening, or just because you deserve it. The necklace is a true statement piece that is sure to turn heads.

CONDITION: "Perfectly Imperfect" - Good vintage condition given the rarity and collectibility. There is some cosmetic damage to one green ceramic bead - see last photo(s). In an excellent state of preservation.

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x

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