New Exhibition in Hanau, Germany: Late 19th Century Costume Jewelry

[Brigitte Martin]

You are cordially invited to attend "Costume Jewelry from the late nineteenth century".

In the late 19th Century, numerous firms in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, produced costume jewelry featuring agate, jasper, and rock crystal. On display will be the collection of the Wild brothers' company. Founded in 1858, the firm was ranked among the most important production and marketing houses of their time.

The opening of the exhibition will take place on Sunday, January 24th at 11:30am at Goldschmiedehaus Hanau.


Goldschmiedehaus Hanau: http://bit.ly/1KjvEgR

Download Exhibition Brochure (in German)

Images:

Top: Agraffe mit Tigeraugengemmen, männliches und weibliches Porträt im griechischen Stil, 1884.
©photography Cornelia Wruck. Clasp with agates, male and dfemal portraits in Greek style, 1884.

Bottom: Brosche und Ohrringe, rotgefärbter Achat, 1860. Brooch and Earrings, dyed agate, 1860.
©photography Cornelia Wruck.