Edward Spencer The Artificers’ Guild c1905 Museum piece Arts and Crafts grapevine pendant

£1,625.00

A  rare and beautiful antique necklace by the hugely sought after Edward Spencer, c1905.

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Description

This beautiful pendant necklace is by Edward Spencer c1905; a pendant necklace, which he completed for The Artificers’ Guild. It is a statement piece, which shows you exactly why Edward Spencer’s pieces are so sought after. It would be at home in any top Art Gallery or Museum and you have to keep reminding yourself that this was all hand made! An original hand wrought Arts and Crafts silver chain and S shaped fastener too. The whole piece is in pristine condition, with all stones in excellent condition.

This Grapevine necklace sings. The stones’ combination is one of my very favourites- that of amethyst with rock quartz. The main heart-shaped pendant retains its original double bale dotted with a tiny silver ball front and back. The large round, faceted rock crystal in the centre is super sparkly and is set with those tell-tale Spencer V shaped claws. Just beautiful! The main part of the pendant is decorated with vine leaves, coiled tendrils and clusters  and groupings of grapes. Singularly, in pairs and also as a trio.

There is a large and impressive amethyst drop set below it, with its fine scalloped setting, fine rope work borders and clusters of tiny silver balls. Each time you see a loop on this piece (as in others by the Guild) you will see a tiny silver ball placed either side. A lovely detail.

The hand-crafted silver chain is recognisable in design as an Edward Spencer piece, which consists of small, figure of 8 links in plain silver, which alternate with elongated ovals in rope work. It would have taken quite a long time to construct it by hand. The chain also retains its original S shaped catch.

The chain measures approx 47cm (18.5 inches) in length. The pendant measures approx 6.8cm from the top of the bale to the bottom of the amethyst drop.

I also have listed a similar pair of rare Edward Spencer earrings, again in rock quartz and amethyst, that were originally paired with the necklace.

A unique and very special piece of Arts and Crafts history by one of the best designers. I shall send by courier internationally or else Special Delivery within the UK. Box in the images is for display purposes only, thank you.

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