Goitre chain
Ten-row chain with two plugs. Rectangular clasp, gilded obverse with curvilinear frame, inside with three rosettes of cut red and blue glass stones, each enclosing a large imitation half-pearl, vertically in the middle on a filigree ground. In the corners above and below two blue and two green glass stones.
On each plug small oval indistinct stamp, possibly I W.On each plug small oval indistinct stamp, possibly I W.
Purchase (after forced delivery of silver together with Inv. No. Inv. No. K 1939/54.2 to K 1939/54.6 and K 1939/55)
As forced delivery of precious metal (silver) in accordance with the "Dritten Anordnung auf Grund der Verordnung über die Anmeldung des Vermögens von Juden" of 21 February 1939 to the Regensburg Municipal Leihamt. On 12 June 1939 purchase by the Museum Regensburg together with Inv. No. K 1939/54,2 to K 1939/54,6 and K 1939/55 for a total of RM 30,-.
Note in the inventory book: "From Jewish possession in Regensburg in June 1939 by the Pfandamt Regensburg add. with 1939/55 at 30,- [RM]". Previous provenance unknown.
Following extensive research, during which no previous legal owner/heir could be identified, the property was transferred/gifted to the Jewish community in Regensburg under reserve.
Museen der Stadt Regensburg
Dachauplatz 2-4
93047 Regensburg
Germany