Vintage Henkel & Grosse 1972 Gold Plated Long Chain Necklace.
The necklace measures a whopping 160 cms
Stamped Grosse 1972 Germany on a plaque attached to the necklace
Can be worn long or doubled up as a choker
Excellent vintage condition and has a lovely shimmer to the gold plate
Grosse known for fine craftsmanship; the company began manufacturing fashion jewellery around 1930. While the original factory was destroyed during World War II, the Grossé family rebuilt in 1945, using money from one gold bar they had hidden away. They added Grossé Bijoux, Grossé Sterling, and Grossé Gold to their fashion lines in the 1960s.
This company also made jewellery for many different fashion houses, including Schiaparelli and Lanvin. The most notable partnership began in 1955 with Christian Dior, which lasted exclusively for 50 years. Many Dior pieces by Henkel & Grossé from the 1950s through the 1970s have dates incorporated into the signature.