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Christian Fjerdingstad 1891-1968. Art Nouveau Silver Pendant with Moonstone.
Designed and crafted by Christian Fjerdingstad 1891-1968 at his own Workshop i Skagen 1912-1914.
Stamped CF Skagen 826 S.
Pendant 6,5 x 4,3 cm. / 2,6x 1,69 inches.
Newer Sterling Silver Figaro Chain. 45 cm. / 17,7 inches
Nice Vintage Condition.
Christian Fjerdingstad was born in Denmark in 1891. After an apprenticeship as a silversmith i Skagen, he founded his own workshop. During the First World War, he decided to join the Foreign Legion but after an injury, he was demobilized in 1915. He settled in Fontenay-aux-Roses in France where he met Fernand Léger, a famous French ceramist and decorator. He encouraged him to participate to the Salon d’Automne (a French show dedicated to Art). Fjerdingstad met with great success, the famous fashion designer Jacques Doucet bought some of his silver pieces. Three years after, he became responsible for the creation for the Christofle brand.
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