NEIGER Art Deco Chinoise Flapper NecklaceAbsolutely Rare example of well known maker from bohemia/Today czech republic/Dating aprox to early 1900’sUse of this types of pressed coral glass orange beads with dragon was used in few necklaces combined with brass in Chinoise seriesI could not find use of bigger dragon beadsTiny black seed beads and small hexagonal orange beads been commonly used in many designs of chinese and egyptian revival necklaces, many times with central bigger theme pendantHowever they have been making differnt types of necklaces, mostly with brass backing in later stage of their company, and few of single string flapper sizes without any locking on simple silk string, depends on requiremet of costumers when they been starting their company in their home basementThis one dates to that starting era early stages of their company creation before they became famous, 1920’s and that makes it very rare This is true collector item and deserve special place in someone collection, even maybe museum, you may never find same againIt is about 92 cm longBig orange dragon bead is 2.2cm long x 1.5cm widesmaller orange dragon bead is 1.2cmAll on original silk stringIt is in very good condition, with some signs of age to string as seen in photosThere is not makers mark Please have alook at all photos includedFeel free to ask questions and i will answer them most honestly and accurate i canThank you About historyNeiger Brothers jewellery is characterized by beautiful Czech glass beads, and detailed metal bead caps & findings. Max and Norbert Neiger were two brothers living in Czechoslovakia who made wonderful jewellery with figural glass components in Gablonz, Czechoslovakia, from 1905 to the 1930s. They were Czech citizens as were their ancestors but they also had German Nationality. The Neiger Brothers took advantage of the Egyptian Revival craze, beginning with the discovery of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. They further added more “exotic” lines, with Chinese and Indian motifs. They produced hypnotising brooches, beautiful beaded necklaces and fascinating bracelets, all of the highest quality. They were later arrested in Prague and, in 1942, were exterminated by the Nazis at Auschwitz.
