A Barnet Henry Joseph gold mother pearl brooch

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This is another especially good gold piece by the well regarded arts and crafts jewellers Barnet Henry Joseph – see archive for further examples. It is clearly influenced by the Liberty jewellery of Archibald Knox and others.  The brooch is set with a lively, silvery oval of mother of pearl. The pendant is marked (slightly rubbed/obscured) 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 (rubbed/unclear)

Material: Gold (9 carat), mother of pearl

Condition: Excellent

Size: Drop 3.0 cm, 4.0 cm width

Weight: 0.1 oz, 4 grams