A Barnet Henry Joseph gold and opal pendant

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This is another especially good gold pendant by the well regarded arts and crafts jewellers Barnet Henry Joseph – see archive for further examples, including an identical one to this. It is clearly influenced by the Liberty jewellery of Archibald Knox and others.  The pendant is set with three very good, lively, crystal opals. The pendant is marked for BHJ and 9 carat gold.  In excellent original condition.

Barnet Henry Joseph was a longstanding jewellery company from the Victorian period that started making a range of affordable gold art nouveau style jewellery from c 1900-1920.

Maker:  Barnet Henry Joseph

Designer:  Barnet Henry Joseph

Date : c. 1905

Marks: BHJ, 9ct

Material: Gold (9 carat), opal

Condition: Excellent

Size: Drop 5.0 cm inc all three opals, 4.0 cm width, Chain 46 cm approx

Weight: 0.2 oz, 5 grams