Lumidoro doesn't often write about mid-century pieces. Mostly the collection ends around the end of the Second World War. But sometimes there is an exception. Like in this case, the Fahrner lillies brooch. Theodor Fahrner is a very well known German jeweller from the German town of Pforzheim. The jeweller became famous for his jewels made in silver, enamels, semi-precious stones and filigree. It is especially known for it's Art Nouveau and later Art Deco jewellery. To this day, Fahrner jewellery is highly esteemed, especially in Germany. But also abroad; even the British museum owns four Fahrner pieces. 
Naturally, Fahrner did not work alone, he had around 200 employees and even his daughter Vera Fahrner designed for the company. 
When Theodor Fahrner died in 1919, his jewellery business was sold on by his daughters Vera and Yella to Gustav Breandle, towards the end of 1919. During the war years, much of the archives of the Fahrner company were lost when a bomb hit the factory. But the company itself survived and went on producing remarkable pieces up to 1979. 
Most of the Fahrner jewellery was traditionally made out of silver. Under the Braendle management, new lines were developed, including costume jewellery. But there was a rare limited edition of precious jewellery crafted, made out of gold and gems. This brooch is one of them. 
Very rarely do we find Fahner pieces like this, made out of gold and gems. It was made in the 60's and embodies all the elements of a true Fahrner, and signed as such. A brooch made for the higher segment of Fahrners tasteful clientele.