Rare Danish Designer Niels Erik From Extra Large Two-Tone Sterling Silver Modernist Kinetic Statement Pendant Necklace Circa 1960s

Measurements: Pendant: 3.5"L x 1.75"W (8.89cm x 4.45cm) Chain: 21"L (53.34cm)             

Markings: N.E. From Sterling 925S. Danmark

Weight: 38.2g

Positively superb sterling silver abstract modernist necklace by the renowned Danish designer NE From. Necklace features extra long chain made of 3D oblong oval links. Pendant also has a 3D style with a center bar hanging from the circle bale that leads to a horizontal rod. The rod has 10 flat vertical asymmetrical pieces, that have yellow gold over sterling U shaped pins that are anchored through a bottom hole. The 8 inner tendrils are free flowing backwards and forwards, with the two end pieces being affixed to the rod and do articulate but together. A stunning and eye catching statement piece! Will be professionally polished before shipping in large velvet gift box.

 Mannequin is a life-size torso representation

Niels Erik From was born in Denmark in 1908 and trained as a silversmith. He opened a shop in 1931 from which he also sold some of his designs, but the N.E.From smithy is first registered in Nakskov in 1944. His son-in-law Hilmer Jensen joined the management team in 1960, and took over the firm in 1986 after Niels Erik's death. The company was wound up a few years later.
There are two distinct styles in the From production. The sinewy foliage and floral pieces were designed by Niels Erik From and characterise the early years of production, whereas the bold modernist pieces were introduced by another designer in the firm in the 1960s.