Arts & Crafts Enamel Amethyst Brooch Pin Jessie M. King

The Arts and Crafts movement in England began as a response to the Industrial Revolution and the mechanization of the decorative arts. It bloomed into one of the most enduring legacies of style to come out of the 19th and 20th centuries. Something about the return to hand crafting and the motifs of the natural world speaks to the very root of human nature.

This wonderful brooch was handcrafted in London around 1900-10, and was most likely done by Henry George Murphy. Anchored by a beautiful large opal gem, this brooch is framed in 15 karat gold with a scroll and foliate design. This rectangular brooch holds a large cabochon precious opal which measures 30 x 20 x 7 mm and weighs approximately 23 carats. Precious opals are known for their diffraction of light, called ‘play of color’, in which rainbow colors shine from inside the stone like a kaleidoscope of firelight. Overall, this piece measures 39.7 x 27.6 mm and it weighs 60.8 grams. It has been acid tested. This brooch comes in an antique box which reads, “Gieves 27 Old Bond Street London, W.I.”, most likely it’s not original to the brooch but it has kept it in good order over the years.

Henry George Murphy was part of the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London and later went on to become a silversmith of some renown, working mostly in the Art Deco style.

For all occasions and even non-occasions. This brooch is sheer perfection, it gives off color no matter where you are.

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William Hair Haseler was a renowned silversmith during the turn of the (last) century. Born in Birmingham, England in 1821, he founded his company in 1870. It specialized in gold and silver work. At around the same time, the famous department store of Liberty and Company opened and quickly became a must-shop hub of world goods that promoted the Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts styles. In 1898, Haseler and Liberty created a formal partnership and launched the Cymric line using freelance designers. They’re partnership was a natural fit as both companies held an affinity for the natural grace of leaves, flowers, and ornamental lines which graced the two concurrent movements. After Haseler’s death, the partnership continued until 1926.

This rare and fabulous Arts & Crafts silver enamel necklace was handcrafted around 1900 by William Hair Haseler, whose pieces were retailed by Liberty and Company. It features a drop pendant with a blue and green foliate motif that measures 32.5 x 27 mm. The chain measures 15 inches in length. This antique necklace weighs 7.2 grams. The pendant bears the “SILVER” hallmark and the maker’s mark which reads, “WHH”. The chain bears the silver fineness mark, “STERLING”.

As a lover of Arts and Crafts styles, from furniture and architecture to gems and art, I was totally surprised and delighted to find this necklace in a stall at antiques fair in the middle of a horse field in the North of England. I simply had to bring it home. For you.

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I was caught singing ‘500 miles’ by my upstairs neighbor. Apparently, I forgot to close my flat door all the way. It would have been slightly less embarrassing if I hadn’t just thrown on a combination of sweat pants, stilettos, Art Nouveau jewelry and a winter hat. I was going for the ‘no one is looking’ look. He found me in the middle of the chorus, just as I reached the top of my lungs, and he knocked on the door. I almost dropped the bowl of pasta I was working on. He laughed for a while, until he offered to bring over a bottle of wine so we could enjoy dinner together. I accepted, and quickly changed my outfit-keeping this pendant and the shoes.

This Art Nouveau silver hammered pendant was handcrafted around 1910. It features a triangle shaped motif with a drop decorated with green and blue enamel. This antique pendant weighs 5.7 grams and has been acid tested. It measures 47.5 x 25 mm.

This piece is for an occasion – which is anything that involves pasta and cute neighbors. Enjoy this piece as a well-deserved gift, for yourself!

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Whenever I’m in London I try to sneak a couple of hours to myself and visit Liberty and Company on Regent Street in the West End. On my last trip I had to sacrifice my ‘me’ time and run a few errands (including a stop at my favorite chocolatier) on New Bond Street. With my sense of direction, it wasn’t surprising I went right instead of left while leaving the chocolate shop, but imagine my delight when I popped out onto Regent Street, directly in front of Liberty’s! I must say, it was fate.

This Arts & Crafts silver enamel necklace was handcrafted in 1907 and is just the kind of jewel that would have been retailed at a store like Liberty & Co.. It was made in Chester, England by famed silver smith Charles Horner. It’s an organic motif with a mother of pearl at the center with cool shades of blue and green and purple enamel set in silver, hanging from a 16-inch chain. The pendant measures 82.5 x 25.5 mm. This antique necklace weighs 8.1 grams. It has been fully hallmarked and bears the lion mark for English sterling silver, the wheat sheaves mark for Chester, the date letter, “g”, and the maker’s mark, “C.H”.

I adore wearing pieces like this – it’s architectural, but in a subtle way. I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I enjoyed finding it!

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I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!