Necklace
about 1902 (made)
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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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Object details
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Accession number | CIRC.280-1961 |
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| Record created | October 22, 2004 |
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