{"product_id":"vintage-1930s-german-machine-age-mauerwerk-brick-link-bracelet-attributed-to-jakob-bengel-copy","title":"SOLD Vintage 1930s German Machine-Age Mauerwerk Brick Link Bracelet – Attributed to Jakob Bengel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful machine age stamped brass and black enamel Mauerwerk or brick link bracelet attributed to the iconic Art Deco Jakob Bengel factory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFounded in\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 1873 in\u003c\/span\u003e the legendary gemstone town of Idar-Oberstein, Germany, the Jakob Bengel factory originally spent decades specialising in heavily detailed watch chains and chatelaines for pocket watches. However, by the late 1920s, a design revolution took hold. Driven by the bold visual cues of the Parisian avant-garde movement and inspired by the costume jewellery liberties popularised by Coco Chanel, the factory began experimenting with industrial materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThey blended geometric, machine-stamped metals with chrome, brickwork patterns, and early milk-casein plastics like Galalith. Because these pieces were primarily shipped unmarked to fashion boutiques worldwide, their true origin remained hidden for decades. In the early 2000s, a massive, forgotten cache of original sample books and machinery was unearthed inside the abandoned factory. Today, the original factory stands as an internationally protected industrial monument.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bracelet is in great vintage condition with very little wear to the enamel and is a real collectors piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe total length of the bracelet is 19cm, it is 1cm wide and weighs 18g. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll Vonk Jewellery is presented in a gift box and pouch with luxe ribbon. If you would like a gift message included please message me at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vonk Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67961464062259,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1835\/9639\/files\/Vintage-1930_s-Jakob-Bengel-brick-link-bracelet-vonk-jewellery-2.jpg?v=1794270599","url":"https:\/\/vonkjewellery.com\/products\/vintage-1930s-german-machine-age-mauerwerk-brick-link-bracelet-attributed-to-jakob-bengel-copy","provider":"Vonk Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}