Posted 8 years ago
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Signed W. Germany set and has interesting subject matter.
Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.
Stunning and fabulous, 1950's Asian, Far East, Themed, Necklace, Bracelet, and Clip-on Earrings.They are a lovely and unique gun metal or pewter and silver tone. The chains on them are well made and flexible. The asian characters are enclosed in twisted looking metal circles. The necklace and bracelet are marked, W Germany. The earrings are marked, Germany.They all are in very good, working condition. The center circle of the necklace has come lose from the chain on the right side but this does not affect the look of or being able to wear this jewelry and could be fixed easily.
The necklace measures, 14 1/2" inches long without the added adjustable chain. With the chain it measures, 17" long. The tallest part on the necklace is the center, and it measures, 1 3/4" tall. The bracelet measures, 7" long, without the clasp. The tallest part on the bracelet is the center and it measures, 1 3/4" tall. The earrings measure, 1" tall x 3/4" wide.
http://kimberlymoorerings.com/blog/2014/09/meaning-behind-west-germany-stamp/
It's not possible to identify the maker of this jewelry. The earrings aren't part of the set due to the fact they are simply marked "Germany" instead of "W. Germany". According to the info on the website, these earrings were made in a different time period.
I like it
Thank you for your help. Wow..that's interesting, looks live I've got my work cut out for me on this one ????
Here is what I found about "Germany" markings The marking, "Germany" indicates the piece was made before World War II because afterward, it would have been marked, first "western Zone Germany, American Zone Germany, etc., and after that, "Western Germany, West Germany, etc. If it's marked "Germany" is pre-World War II. In 1946 or '47, when Germany was split, items made in either West or East Germany were marked "West Germany" or "German Democratic Republic" (that was East Germany, which was neither democratic nor a republic). Items simply marked "Germany" I would say are almost certain to be pre-WWII (unless they are new, of course, after the reunification).