So evocative of the Art Nouveau era this signed Murrle Bennett & Co gold brooch is a beauty to behold and highly collectible. A stunning fire opal graces the centre displaying a spectral display of blues and greens with orange and red flooding in, fabulous play of colour. The opal is accented by a little cushion cut bright pink ruby and a rare fresh water river pearl dangles from the base.
Superb quality and geometric styling gives this brooch an elegant edge that makes it effortlessly stylish and it is equally at home worn by the gents as a tie or cravat pin. Murrle Bennett & Co are one of the most sought after jewellery manufacturers of the Art Nouveau period. They are famous for their Celtic style 'Cymric' designs for Liberty & Co. in London.
MATERIALS: 9ct gold
GEMSTONES: opal 7x5mm approx. 0.5ct, ruby, .10ct., natural pearl 7mm
MEASUREMENTS: 1-1/2" long (38mm)
HALLMARKS: Stamped MB&Co and 9ct.
DATE: Art Nouveau, circa 1900
WEIGHT: 1.64 grams
CONDITION: Excellent antique condition with no flaws in the stones and the pin in perfect working order and fastening securely