Filigree work

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The term filigree literally means something like “grained wire” (from Latin filum “thread, wire” and granum “grain”) and describes fine goldsmithing made of metal threads with attached metal beads. In a figurative sense, the term is also used for any other delicate form of decoration, e.g. B. that of an iron cutter or chaser .

It is an old, ornamental wire bending technique made of delicate, thin wires that are braided (corded) as if into ropes. It has been known since around 2000 BC. From Troy . But the Etruscans also developed this goldsmithing technique in the 8th century BC. Chr. To perfection. Filigree made its way to Friesland via Spain and Portugal and spread from there to the Netherlands and northwestern Germany. Today filigree work continues to be used for traditional costume and folk jewelry, especially in the Alpine countries , but also in the oriental countries .

Wires made of gold or silver are soldered in decorative patterns to a base of the same material. From the 20th century onwards , the wires were braided into a fine, openwork web, even without a base, and only soldered at the points of contact. The material thickness of the wires is up to 0.01 mm. For the design of ornaments either only corded wires are used, or wires of various thicknesses cut with dies and then rolled flat. Corded wires are also soldered onto thin metal strips. Soldering is done with scattered solder.

As a continuation there is a "filigree" winder in the industry. This is a hair curler that is wound from thin brass wire and welded to the connection points of the wire with a plastic coating . This makes it very light and airy - filigree.

Jewelry (examples)

  • Chain pendant at the back, Germany 1930s

  • Silver ring,
    Germany 1945

  • Necklace and brooches, Portugal 1965

  • Filigree enamel brooch, Portugal 1965

  • Filigree production in East Frisia

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ The Etruscans . In: Katja Kohlhammer (Ed.): "Damals" - The magazine for history . No. 1 . Konradin Verlag, 2018, p. 35 .

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