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Barry Brinker Necklace Thaler Pendant, Vintage Fittings (N370)

Original price was: $685.00.Current price is: $650.00.

Silver Necklace 21” |FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.

This pendent on this necklace is a re-strike of 1760 German thaler with vintage French fittings. The rolo style 950 silver chain is 21″ and has a hook closure with the Barry Brinker (BB) signature flame shaped tag clasp.

Description

This necklace is part of the VA Barry Brinker Vintage Collection acquired in the early 2000’s. Pieces in this collection are one-of-a-kind jewelry using 950 German silver with antiquities,  antiques, artifacts, gemstones, coins and other treasures acquired during his travels. These pieces were created in his Bali studio by expert silversmiths following his specific instructions.

The pendant here is a re-strike of a 1760 thaler, set in a high rimmed silver frame with top suspension loops.  Thalers are among the many large, high-content and quality silver coins minted in the German states and territories of the Holy Roman Empire and the Habsburg monarchy during the Early Modern period. Thalers have  about 40 mm diameter and weigh about 25 to 30 grams. The 1760 thaler was re-struck many times with a bust of Maximillian III Joseph (the Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire and the Duke of Bavaria) on the front and the crowned Madonna and Child above clouds holding and imperial orb and scepter with the date 1760 on the back as in this pendant. The words Patrona Bavariae mean “Protector of Bavaria” and refer to the Duke Maximillian Joseph as well as Christ and the Madonna.

The rolo style 21” silver chain of oval and round links holds three sets of vintage French fittings above and a matching silver oval dangling below. It has a hook closure with the Barry Brinker (BB) signature flame shaped tag as part of the clasp. This versatile piece can be used with any attire.

Barry Brinker’s one-of-a-kind creations are singular works of art. His unique VA collection pieces are only available on our site, although his contemporary pieces are sold in select establishments such as Neiman Marcus.

Additional information

Place of Origin

USA

Period

Contemporary

Date

1990s

Materials and Technique

Silver

Dimensions (inches)

Chain 21" Pendant Diameter 1.6.25”

Dimensions (metric)

Chain 53.34cm Pendant Diameter 4.064cm

Weight

4.1oz

Weight Metric

116.233gm

Item Number

N370KEM

Condition

Excellent

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