Jewelry by German designer Theodor Fahrner. Living from 1859-1919 , he founded a company that bore his name. Slightly more affordable than Tiffany and Cartier, you didn’t have to mortgage the family schloss to own a piece.

Bracelet. ca. 1910.
Bracelet. ca. 1910. Modernist in style. Silver, enamel and marcasite. Collaboration with Murrle Bennett and Company. Image © Tadema Gallery, London. Fair use license. via http://www.onlinegalleries.com/art-and-antiques/detail/modernist-movement-bracelet/139358
Brooch. Undated.
Brooch. Undated. Silver, enamel and semi-precious stones. Ref TF3. In the public domain in the United States because the maker has been dead over 70 years. via http://www.centuryofdesign.com/jewellery/murrle-bennett–theodor-fahrner-.html
Bracelet. ca. 1930. Art Deco.
Bracelet. ca. 1930. Art Deco. Gilt, sterling and marcasite with spiral filigree. Image © Lisa Kramer Vintage. Fair use license. via https://www.rubylane.com/item/933844-LK6782/Theodor-Fahrner-Art-Deco-Gilt-Sterling
Brooch. Art Deco.
Brooch. Art Deco. Sterling Silver, marcasite, ammonite, rose quartz and chalcedony. In the public domain in the United States. via https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Theodor-Fahrner-Art-Deco-Sterling-Semi-Precious-Brooch-Germany-Unsigned-/222510200232
Brooch. 1937.
Brooch. 1937. Filigree sterling silver with gilding, marcasite stones and pearl. Image © Les Styles Modernes. Artwork in the public domain due to age. via https://shop.strato.de/epages/61231908.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61231908/Products/433

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