Description
An attractive example of the fabulous Art Nouveau / Arts and Crafts necklaces c1900 created by Murrle Bennett, the Anglo German company, who mainly sold through Liberty & Co of London. This is a beautiful necklace, in super condition. The chains are original, including their original MB toggle fastener. The pendant is fully signed to the verso, as you would hope, with “950” for the quality of silver (purer quality silver than sterling) and also with the Murrle Bennett maker’s mark in a circle.
It is a pleasing example of one of MB’s hammered silver Art Nouveau designs, very much in the Jugendstil design school. It is also decorated with the faux rivet features we love to see on these fabulous MB necklaces. The vertical cut-outs enhance the interest of the piece, and the juxtaposition of shapes is beautifully executed, with rectangles, ovals, a circle and of course those irregular shapes forming the main pendant. Three beautifully faceted amethysts catch the eye and add coherence throughout the pendant.
Every last ounce of hand-finished detailing is exquisite, right down to the hand millegrained solid gold mounts for the stones. In superb condition with the central pendant measuring approx in height and the wearable length of the chain approx cm ( inches). In such pleasing condition. Hand engraved jeweller’s mark to the verso as well as the usual stamps.
I will send by International express courier or else Special Delivery within the UK-thank you. Box in images is for display purposes only.
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