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Antique Arts and Crafts Style Enamel and 15k Yellow Gold Brooch by Murrle Bennet & Co Circa 1900
REF: C9168 / LA535912
£2,950
€3,420
$4,025
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Description
A stunning, fine and impressive antique enamel and 15 karat yellow gold Arts and Crafts style brooch by Murrle Bennet & Co - boxed; a part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique enamel brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
The pierced decorated navette-shaped setting displays a feature collet set vibrant hot enamel panel depicting a sailing boat at sunset.
The portrait is bordered with interlacing stylised foliate and tendril designs, in the Arts and Crafts style.
The antique brooch secures to the reverse via a hinged pin and clasp fastening.
This antique enamel brooch is hallmarked with the maker's mark for Murrle Bennett & Co (Mbco)* and 15k gold mark (15CT).
This stunning brooch is fitted to the original hinged leatherette presentation box with satin and velvet lined interior, securing with a push fit catch.
The interior of the case bears the retailer's mark 'Tadema Gallery'.
This brooch is the perfect piece for gifting occasions such as Christmas, birthdays or anniversaries. If the recipient has an eye for design history or decorative arts, the goldsmiths Murrle Bennet & Co will always impress. This wearable piece of art is a beautiful nautical addition to any collection.
* The jewelry manufacturers Ernst Murrle and J.B Bennett operated as Siegele & Bennett from 1884 advertising themselves as 'manufacturers and importers of British and Foreign jewelry'; importing pieces from Pforsheim as this was Murrle's origin. In 1896 they administered Murrle Bennet & Co until 1914 when the firm was purchased and continued trade in London under the name White Redgrove & Whyte. Murrle Bennett is widely known for their production of Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts style jewelry; they bear connections with renowned craftsmen such as Liberty & Co, Archibald Knox and Theodore Fahrner.
Dimensions
Length of setting 3.8cm/1.5'
Width of setting 1.85cm/0.73'
Across pin 3.2cm/1.26'
Height of setting 3.55mm/0.14'
Weight
4.68 grams
measurements
Height:
0.14 in
Width:
0.73 in
Depth:
1.5 in
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Arts and Crafts Style Enamel and 15k Yellow Gold Brooch by Murrle Bennet & Co Circa 1900 (LA535912) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Circa 1900
condition
This antique 1900's brooch is exceptional quality, set with an impressive hot enamel panel.
The enamel panel is in perfect condition; this piece shows little signs of wear and use, determining the piece has remained securely stored within the presentation box.
The original box has some wear to the exterior in keeping with age.
The brooch is an excellent gauge of gold and is in exceptional condition, with clear hallmarks to the reverse of the setting.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine Murrle Bennet & Co enamel brooch in 15k gold.
additional info
Origin:
Artisan:
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1900
location
This Antique Arts and Crafts Style Enamel and 15k Yellow Gold Brooch by Murrle Bennet & Co Circa 1900 is located in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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