This authentic Mid-Century Modernist Judaica piece was designed by the pioneer of modern Jewish ceremonial art, Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert (1900–1981). Crafted in gold-plated brass with a texturized stippled field, the stylized oval plaque features stylized vertical flames rising behind bold, modernist Hebrew lettering spelling "אמונה" (Emunah / Faith).

Designed for versatile wear, the reverse includes both a fully operational pin stem with a rollover safety clasp and a top suspension loop/bail for threading onto a necklace chain. Marked with Wolpert’s crisp block stamp "WOLPERT" on the lower reverse.

• Designer/Maker: Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert (1900–1981)

• Design Motif: Hebrew Word "Emunah" (Faith) over stylized flames

• Material: Gold-Plated Brass

• Origin: United States / Israel (Tobe Pascher Workshop, Jewish Museum NY era)

• Age/Period: Mid-20th Century (c. 1956–1970s)

• Dimensions: Approximately 2" L x 0.85" W

• Weight: 9.0 grams

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Displays light overall surface micro-wear and gentle age patina appropriate for age. The pin bar mechanism, safety clasp, and pendant loop are fully functional and secure. Original finish left untouched.

Authenticity Assessment This brooch/pendant exhibits all primary authenticity hallmarks of production from Ludwig Wolpert's mid-century commercial jewelry line. The back features his crisp, clean, single-line recessed block stamp read as "WOLPERT" without serif ornamentation. The construction demonstrates the signature Tobe Pascher / Bauhaus-influenced technique: a heavy gold-plated brass base metal substrate with textured recessed fields contrasting against bright, raised, flat-planed Hebrew typography. The hardware uses standard mid-century rollover pin mechanisms and an integrated soldered top loop, confirming genuine manufacture rather than a recast or reproduction.

Reference

• Book Title: Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert: A Retrospective

• Author / Publisher: Jewish Museum, New York (Introduction by Cissy Grossman)

• Page / Reference: References Wolpert's signature typography, flame motif iconography, and wearable jewelry designs produced during his tenure directing the Tobe Pascher Workshop at The Jewish Museum (1956–1981).

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