Schmuck Jewellery 1840-1940: Highlights Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim [Hardcover]

Fritz Falk (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2004

A sweeping survey of a century of European jewellery. Presents selected gems from the vast collection owned by the Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Arnoldsche Verlagsanstalt (2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3897901803
• ISBN-13: 978-3897901803
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,053,700 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE DESIGNS ARE A TREASURE AND SO IS THIS VOLUME, August 21, 2005

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Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schmuck Jewellery 1840-1940: Highlights Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim (Hardcover)

Lovers of fine, unique jewelry will be delighted and amazed to find the stunning works of art displayed in this landmark volume by Fritz Falk. Pieces shown range from the middle of the 19th century to the middle of the 20th. These designs are elegant, extravagant one-of-a-kind pieces with styles representing Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

Among the designers included are Rene Lalique, GeorgesFouquet, Theodor Wende, Ernesto Rinzi - to name only a few of the masters who created memorable pieces.

Master goldsmith Fritz Falk holds a doctorate in art history and served as director of the Schmuck Museum from 1971 - 2003. It is he who shaped the collection as it is seen today, eliciting rave notices from the international community. The Schmuck, established in 1961, is the largest museum in the world dedicated to jewelry design and history.

With fascinating text in both English and German, the volume contains 190 color illustrations, each unforgettable, visually arresting. Dr. Falk contributes insightful introductions to each of the periods represented - The Revival Period, Art Nouveau and The Art Deco 20s/30s.

While many cannot board a plane to visit the Schmuck Museum in Pforzheim, Germany, all can enjoy this magnificent volume. It's a treasure in itself.

- Gail Cooke