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On display at V&A South Kensington
Jewellery, Rooms 91, The William and Judith Bollinger Gallery

Necklace

about 1902 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This necklace was designed by Archibald Knox for Liberty's Cymric range of jewellery which had been launched in 1899. With its sinuous lines and unusual choice of gemstones it draws on both Art Nouveau and the Arts and Crafts Movement, while explicitly demonstrating Knox's principal inspiration in the form of Celtic interlace.

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read Archibald Knox, Liberty and the Celtic Revival style Archibald Knox (1864 – 1933) was one of the chief creative forces behind the highly successful Celtic Revival style in silver, pewter, textiles, ceramics and jewellery at the beginning of the 20th century. His striking designs were marketed by the luxury London retailers, Liberty & Co., an...

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Gold set with pearl and opal
Brief description
Silver and enamel set with pearls, designed by Archibald Knox, made W.H. Haseler, Birmingham about 1902
Physical description
A gold necklace consisting of eight delicate plaques of Celtic inspiration, each set with either an opal or blister pearl and connected by two strands of fine gold chain.
Dimensions
  • Fastened length: 24cm
  • Width: 16cm
Style
Summary
This necklace was designed by Archibald Knox for Liberty's Cymric range of jewellery which had been launched in 1899. With its sinuous lines and unusual choice of gemstones it draws on both Art Nouveau and the Arts and Crafts Movement, while explicitly demonstrating Knox's principal inspiration in the form of Celtic interlace.
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.280-1961

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Record createdOctober 22, 2004
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