Liberty and Co Arts and Crafts Citrine and Enamel Necklace

Liberty and Co Arts and Crafts Citrine and Enamel Necklace

A vibrant Arts and Crafts silver, citrine and enamel necklace designed as four petalled flower heads, made by Liberty and Co. Circa 1910.

This delightful necklet comprises of four stylised floral panels decorated with iridescent enamelling in emerald green and copper tones around central citrines, each connected by fine silver belcher chain sections.

With a design number ‘8968’, it can be seen in a book of Liberty & Co. sketches kept at the V&A museum in London in the National Art Library. Would most likely of been crafted by Haseler's who made much of Liberty's silver jewellery.

• Design House: Liberty & Co.
• Metal: Tests as silver
• Length: 41.5cm
• Gross weight: 14 grams
• Condition: Excellent, commensurate with age and use. The enamel is unchipped and retains its original vibrancy. The gems are all original and remain securely set. the bar clasp opens and closes securely

As is the case with many antique Liberty & Co pieces, this is not hallmarked. However, it is in the Liberty & Co sketchbook. The sketchbook is kept in The National Art library in the V&A museum. This particular necklace is sketch number/model number '8968'