Description: Rare antique Arts & Crafts era Murrle Bennett & Co. 950 silver & enamel landscape scene brooch. True Arts & Crafts movement design - sterling silver hammered with dot pattern at the bottom with lovely scroll details framing an enamel center piece in a landscape scene - it looks like there may be a windmill near the upper left with Cypress trees near the upper right however unsure. It is believed this was made in the year 1908 based on the mark on the back of the enameled piece - marked VIII (see photo for detail). Beautiful original patina on the sterling areas. C-clasp design pin back. Marked on the back: MB Co. (Murrle, Bennett & Co.), 950 (for silver content) and VIII (possible date mark?). See photos for all hallmarks. The brooch measures approx. 11/16" across (just under 1 3/4") x approx. 7/8" tall (see photos for measurements). It weighs approx. 8.7 grams total weight. Condition notes: ****READ - NOTE: The pin on the pin back does hook under the c-clasp piece but hooks loosely.The painted enamel piece does have some marks (some of those mark looks as though they may be original to the process of making the enamel piece however not completely sure).This piece was found at an estate - there is a scratch mark on the back top right side - it looks as if someone has scratched the metal possibly to test the metal content. Please see ALL photos for condition details. Absolutely beautiful.
Price: 695 USD
Location: Tempe, Arizona
End Time: 2025-02-02T18:15:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Shape: Oval
Signed: Yes
Color: Multicolor
Material: Enamel
Metal: Sterling Silver
Item Length: 11/16"
Jewelry Department: Fine
Vintage: Yes
Main Stone: No Stone
Setting Style: Bezel
Brand: Murrle, Bennett & Co.
Type: Brooch
Metal Purity: 950
Era: Art Nouveau (1895-1910)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Base Metal: Silver
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Handmade: Yes
