Wiener Werkstätte Necklace by Max Snischek, Fine Glass Bead Embroidery
A very rare and beautiful antique Art Deco necklace with bead embroidery, circa 1925.
Designed by Max Snischek (Dürnkrut 1891-1958, Hinterbrühl near Mödling).
Attributed to Wiener Werkstätte.
Exquisite micro-bead embroidery in silver and carnelian glass beads.
The tufts (pom-poms) of the bows are strung with the finest glass beads and connect to the fine strand of glass beads.
The tufts are approximately 2 cm in diameter and 2.5 cm long at the center.
Consisting of smaller tufts towards the end of the necklace, it is an endless chain without a clasp.
An interesting museum-quality collector’s item, a rarity.
In good original condition (no dissolution of the beads, etc.).
Lit.: Werner J. Schweiger – Wiener Werkstätte – Kunst und Handwerk 1903-1932
Compare the design of the necklace with the pom-poms: image on page 231, bottom center
Total length of the necklace: approx. 65 cm
Red beads: 1.1–1.2 mm
White/gray beads: 1.2 mm
Strand diameter: 3.7 mm
Dimensions of the largest pom-pom: Diameter: 2 cm x Length: 2.5 cm
