Bidspirit auction | Huge traditional amber wedding necklace,

Huge traditional amber wedding necklace, circa 1800 - Huge traditional amber wedding necklace, circa 1800 Magnificent Biedermeier traditional necklace made of faceted amber pieces, cord renewed, with large oval silver clasp, fine engraving with a pair of lovebirds sitting on a heart under a bright sun, back with needle-engraved initials and the year ”1801”. These heavy necklaces made of faceted amber are part of the typical wedding costume in some regions of Germany, especially in the Schaumburg region, where they are also known as Bückeburg wedding necklaces. Length approx. 70 cm. Impressive total weight of 584 g. Ø 28 - 56 mm