Estate Georg Jensen Early 826 Silver Pendant with Opal and Amber. Extremely Rare
Designer: Georg Jensen
Maker: Georg Jensen
Design #: none (att to #27)
Circa: 1912-14
Dimensions: Link chain 16”L Pendant 3” L x 2.25” W
Country of Origin: Denmark
INV NO: PEN-01This exquisite hand-signed example is hallmarked 1912-14. Design number 27 was not recorded until 1914, and this example is un-numbered, indicating that this one was most likely a prototype the earliest made. Attached below is a drawing of this design that’s included in a ca. 1914 Jensen retailers’ catalog.
Examples of similar but distinctively different pieces of jewelry that use the same stones and motifs can be seen in early documentation. These include a substantial necklace (halsband), unknown design number, illustrated on page 132 of the 1915 volume of the decorative-arts journal “Skonvirke” and page 131 of the 1916 volume. A pared-down version of this necklace design, identified as necklace #4, is illustrated in the ca. 1912 retailers’ catalog. Finally, brooch #57, shown in the same catalog, has filigree work and drops that resemble those used in the above pieces.
The brilliance and quality of the cabochon opals is very fine. The Baltic amber bead is original and opaque. One tiny flea bite toward the very top of the bead is not noticeable without a loop. The chain and links are in excellent condition showing no visible wear on the silver. There is no indication of any restoration.
