An Arts and Crafts rock crystal pendant necklace attributed to Sybil Dunlop, of stylised scrolled design with bead accents, the pear-shaped pendant accented with oval mixed-cut and square step-cut rock crystals, enclosing a heart-shaped rock crystal in millegrain collet setting, suspended from a similarly set back chain, white metal mounted, the clasp stamped 'STERLING', accompanied by a possibly associated grey cushioned case signed Sibyl Dunlop Ltd., 69 Kensington Church St, London W8, length 40cm
Provenance: By repute, purchased by Ernest Read CBE (22 February 1879 – 9 October 1965), an English conductor, organist and music educator, for his wife Helen. Thence by family descent.
Sold for £950
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
An Arts and Crafts rock crystal pendant necklace attributed to Sybil Dunlop, of stylised scrolled design with bead accents, the pear-shaped pendant accented with oval mixed-cut and square step-cut rock crystals, enclosing a heart-shaped rock crystal in millegrain collet setting, suspended from a similarly set back chain, white metal mounted, the clasp stamped 'STERLING', accompanied by a possibly associated grey cushioned case signed Sibyl Dunlop Ltd., 69 Kensington Church St, London W8, length 40cm
Provenance: By repute, purchased by Ernest Read CBE (22 February 1879 – 9 October 1965), an English conductor, organist and music educator, for his wife Helen. Thence by family descent.
Light surface wear and scuffs to rock crystal stones, with occasional chips and nicks. The largest heart-shaped stone measures approximately 21.5mm length x 12mm width. General surface wear, scuffs and nicks/chips to the mounts and back chain, commensurate for use, with patchy tarnishing. Some of the connecting jump rings are not soldered. The clasp is currently functioning but may be later replaced. The necklace is not marked and is unsigned, and has surface imperfections that are usual for a possibly hand finished piece, such as porosity and visible solder joins. Metal standard is untested but presumed to be silver. Length of stone set links to necklace approximately 15cm. Pendant length 3.8cm. Gross weight approximately 26.3gm. Patchy staining and signs of general wear to case, with losses to exterior finish.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Nov, 2023
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