Fob
Founded in 1872, the Newark, New Jersey, firm of Unger Brothers first established a trade in gold jewelry. It soon became better known for its silver production—which included hollowware—and jewelry. By 1892, Unger Brothers was listed in Newark city directories as manufacturing jewelers and silversmiths. Its specialty line of die-stamped silver jewelry in imitation of ancient coins was especially popular and was far less expensive than jewelry made from authentic ancient coins. This silver vest chain is characteristic of their Art Nouveau production. The coinlike lower disk is surmounted by four trapezoidal plaques incorporating female heads with flowing hair as well as lilting flowers. Each die-stamped element was soldered onto another piece of silver to provide additional thickness, and the whole was suspended from a short link chain with attached watch clasp
Artwork Details
- Title: Fob
- Maker: Unger Brothers (1872–1919)
- Date: ca. 1900
- Geography: Made in Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Culture: American
- Medium: Silver
- Dimensions: L. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
- Credit Line: Purchase, Susan and Jon Rotenstreich Gift, 2001
- Object Number: 2001.335
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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