Antique Gold Cufflinks with Diamonds, Prague c. 1910

Elegant Classicism

Antique Gold Cufflinks with Diamonds, Prague c. 1910

€ 1,290.00 ^*

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At the turn of the century, 19th century historicism had explored the last historical styles and brought them back to life. Neo-Gothic churches, neo-Renaissance palaces and neo-Baroque cathedrals can still be seen today in all the old towns of Europe and the USA, while salons in neo-Rococo and even neo-Egyptian styles had long since emerged. Over time, a certain fatigue set in. Art Nouveau had already searched for new forms, but was still caught up in rich decoration. In the first years of the new century, the avant-garde of artists, designers and architects attempted to dispense with decoration and historical forms to an even greater extent. Peter Behrens, for example, developed a clear, archaic-classical style in architecture in Germany, in which he built impressive villas and embassy buildings. The vague point of reference was Greek architecture, which was respected for its simplicity and monumentality. Similar examples can be found in other European countries and also in the USA. These elegant cufflinks are designed in this style. They feature the meander ornament known since the Stone Age, also known as the "running dog", on their square sides. Here, it has been engraved into the solid gold in the shape of a cross. An old-cut diamond glitters in the center of the composition. According to the hallmark, the well-preserved accessories were made at the beginning of the 20th century in Prague, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarchy. The elegant pair came to us here in Berlin.

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Elegant Classicism

€ 1,290.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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