Vintage Chris Steenbergen Rock Crystal Set Silver Brooch

This silver brooch from 1965 by the well-known Dutch contemporary jewellery artist, Chris Steenbergen, serves as a collectable piece of future antique jewellery. A square silver frame puts a square cut rock crystal in the picture it deserves. Being an example of minimalistic abundance, this jewel is a wearable statement.

Upon the purchase of this jewel, we will add the (Dutch) booklet ‘Chris Steenbergen’ by Marjan Unger (Stichting Fonds BKVB, Amsterdam, December 2000).

Antique jewellery object group: brooch (artist jewellery)

Condition: excellent condition

Country of origin: Netherlands

Style: Art Jewellery – Art jewellery is created with a variety of materials, not just precious metals and gems, and forms a counterbalance to the use of “precious materials” in regular (fine) jewellery. Art jewellery should be compared to expressions of art in other media such as glass, wood, plastics and clay. (from: Wikipedia)

Period: ca. 1965

Material: Silver

Extra information: Chris Steenbergen (1920-2007) is one of the few well know Dutch artist jewellers goldsmith silversmith in the second half of the 20th Century. Participated in many exhibitions in many countries and is mentioned in many books on contemporary jewellery art.

Precious stones: rock crystal also called quartz

Hallmarks: The Dutch control mark representing a sword with the number 925 for silver 925 (Sterling silver). In use since 1955. And Chris Steenbergen’s master mark.

Dimensions: 4,67 cm (1,84 inch) x 4,65 cm (1,83 inch)

Weight: 37,80 gram (24,31 dwt)