Condition very good condition more info on our condition scale
Country of origin Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.
Style Between Victorian and Art Nouveau - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction ofcross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament.
The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era. Art Nouveau (French for New Style) is an international movement and style of art, architecture and applied ar - especially the decorative arts - that peaked in popularity at the turn of the 20th century (1890–1905).
The name "Art Nouveau" is French for "new art". It is also known as “Jugendstil”, German for "youth style", named after the magazine Jugend, which promoted it, and in Italy, Stile Liberty from the department store in London, Liberty & Co., whichpopularised the style. A reaction to academic art of the 19th century, it is characterized by organic, especially floral and other plant-inspired motifs, as well as highly stylized, flowing curvilinear forms.
Art Nouveau is an approach to design according to which artists should work on everything from architecture to furniture, making art part of everyday life. See also: late-Victorian, early Art Nouveau, eclecticism more info on styles
Style specifics Late Victorian / early Art Nouveau - The subject of this piece, although typical 19th Century, announces the coming of the Art Nouveau style.
Period ca. 1900 Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.
Source of inspiration Mythology
Theme Griffin - The griffin, a strange and legendary creature, usually represented as being part eagle and part lion (and occasionally part serpent). As the lion was traditionally considered the king of the beasts and the eagle the king of the birds, thegriffin was thought to be an especially powerful and majestic creature. Griffins are normally known for guarding treasure. In antiquity it was a symbol of divine power and a guardian of the divine. Most contemporary illustrations give the griffinforelegs like an eagle's legs with talons, although in some older illustrations it has a lion's forelimbs; it generally has a lion's hindquarters. Its eagle's head is conventionally given prominent ears; these are sometimes described as the lion's ears,but are often elongated (more like a horse's), and are sometimes feathered. The griffin motif is found in sculpture of the ancient Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians, and Romans; in beast allegories of the early Christians; and in Gothic architecture ofthe late Middle Ages. The griffin remains common in heraldry, representing strength and vigilance.
Material 18K yellow gold (touchstone tested) more info on precious metals
Extra information Léopold Van Strydonck (Sint-Joost-ten-Node - Belgium), December 12, 1865 - (Knokke - Belgium), July 3, 1935) jewelry designer, goldsmith and medalist. At the peak of the Art Nouveau period, Leopold van Strydonck was one of the authoritative Belgian artists, next to Phillipe Wolfers and Henry van der Velde. From van Strydonk many objects can be found in museums all over the world. Work in public collections (selection): DIVA, Antwerp (Belgium) and Richard H. Driehaus Museum, Chicago (Illinois, United States)
Signature V.STRYDONCK
Hallmarks No trace. more info on hallmarks
Dimensions width 5,45 cm (2,15 inch) see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches
Weight 26,20 gram (16,85 dwt)
Adin Reference Nº 22283-0209
Copyright photography Adin, fine antique jewellery
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