Julius Müller for Theodor Fahrner

JULIUS MÜLLER SALEM (1865- 1946) for THEODOR FAHRNER (1859 -1919).
Silver 900, mother of pearl and hard stones.
Marks on the back.
Measurements: 7 x 4,5 cm.
Theodor Fahrner was a steel engraver and jewelry designer from Pforzheim, Germany. He was known for his Art Nouveau and Jugendstil pieces, produced at affordable prices. After his death, his firm became one of the best known Art Deco firms. He received artistic training at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Pforzheim. Theodor Fahrner, his father, owned a ring factory and, upon his death in 1883, the young Theodor Fahrner took over the reins. By 1895, he was the sole owner. His breakthrough finally triumphed with the presentation of the jewelry designed by Max J. Gradl at the 1900 Paris Universal Exposition, where he was awarded a silver medal.