Danish Niels Erik From Abstract Modernist Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace Circa 1960s

Measurements: Pendant: 2.75"L x 1.1"W (6.99cm x 2.79cm) Chain: 20"L (50.8cm)             

Markings: N.E. From Sterling 925S Danmark

Weight: 22.8g

Fantastic sterling silver abstract modernist necklace by the renowned Danish designer NE From. Pendant has recently been professionally polished and looks almost new. 

 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.