Antique 1920s Czech Art Deco Amber Glass Necklace | Attributed to Neiger Brother
An extraordinary antique Czech glass necklace dating to the 1920s–1930s, featuring richly detailed metalwork, glowing amber-colored faceted glass, and an elaborate articulated pendant. This remarkable piece exhibits numerous design and construction characteristics associated with the celebrated Neiger Brothers of Czechoslovakia.
The ornate centerpiece features a large, raised oval amber-colored glass stone framed by delicate rope and beaded borders. Surrounding it are smaller faceted amber glass stones nestled within intricately detailed scrolling metalwork. Suspended gold-tone ball charms and a beautiful articulated glass drop add movement and dimension.
The reverse is equally fascinating, featuring an elaborate openwork floral backplate with intricate scrolling details—a particularly compelling example of the decorative construction found in early 20th-century Czech revival jewelry.
The necklace’s beautifully coordinated chain incorporates elongated glass beads, smaller rounded glass beads, decorative metal spacers, and ornamental bead caps. It retains an antique screw-together barrel clasp.
The combination of elaborate metalwork, dimensional stone settings, ornamental backplate, and distinctive bead construction strongly evokes the work of the Neiger Brothers, renowned for their elaborate Czech glass jewelry of the Art Deco era.
Details:
Era: Antique, circa 1920s–1930s
Origin: Attributed to Czechoslovakia
Maker: Attributed to Neiger Brothers; unsigned and unconfirmed
Style: Art Deco, Historicist / Revival
Materials: Amber-colored faceted glass, decorative glass beads, mixed-tone base metal
Construction: Raised ornamental stone settings, rope and beaded borders, intricate openwork reverse, articulated pendant drops
Clasp: Antique screw-barrel closure
Condition: Beautiful antique patina consistent with age; please review photographs for details
Measurements: To be added
An exceptional example of early Czech costume jewelry artistry, offering the intricate craftsmanship, rich coloration, and romantic historicist styling that make jewelry of this period so desirable.
Part of the House of Holliday London Collection — personally sourced in England.
Attribution is based on stylistic and construction comparisons with period Czech jewelry associated with the Neiger Brothers. No maker’s mark or definitive documentation has been identified.
