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Oval Cut Seed Pearl and Large Amethyst Brooch by Murrle Bennett C. 1890
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Oval Cut Seed Pearl and Large Amethyst Brooch by Murrle Bennett C. 1890

19th century
Sold 23 May 2025 · Webberley Antiques
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Murrle Bennett & Co., was a jewellery business which started in London in 1884. It had a second workshop and retail presence in Pforzheim, Germany. The founders were Ernst Murrle and J.B. Bennett and the company was known for high quality British jewellery and for fine imported jewels. The firm was sold in 1916 and renamed White, Redgrove & Whyte.

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This is a very large oval cut amethyst set in 15CT gold and with a seed pearl set border. The amethyst is a beautiful deep lavender colour and multifaceted to accentuate the colour and sparkle. The gold with double millgrain borders between which the seed pearls are set. The reverse of the brooch stamped Murrle Bennet and 15CT with a simple pin clasp which is original.

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An extremely pretty and charming 19th century brooch in excellent original condition. The seed pearls are original and are inset in cream with five in the less common silver grey – intentionally set as a configuration of 4 and 1 – so perhaps made to commemorate a 41st birthday.

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c. 2.5 x 1.8 cms

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Weight 3.9 grams

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Victorian Amethyst Pearl Brooch to the 1890s.

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Murrle Bennett & Co., was a jewellery business which started in London in 1884. It had a second workshop and retail presence in Pforzheim, Germany. The founders were Ernst Murrle and J.B. Bennett and the company was known for high quality British jewellery and for fine imported jewels. The firm was sold in 1916 and renamed White, Redgrove & Whyte.

This is a very large oval cut amethyst set in 15CT gold and with a seed pearl set border.

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The amethyst is a beautiful deep lavender colour and multifaceted to accentuate the colour and sparkle.
Webberley Antiques

The gold with double millgrain borders between which the seed pearls are set. The reverse of the brooch stamped Murrle Bennet and 15CT with a simple pin clasp which is original.

fig 1. An oval-cut central purple amethyst surrounded by a border of tiny white seed pearls in a gold setting.
fig 1. Oval Cut Seed Pearl and Large Amethyst Brooch by Murrle Bennett C. 1890

An extremely pretty and charming 19th century brooch in excellent original condition. The seed pearls are original and are inset in cream with five in the less common silver grey – intentionally set as a configuration of 4 and 1 – so perhaps made to commemorate a 41st birthday.

c. 2.5 x 1.8 cms

Weight 3.9 grams

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Victorian Amethyst Pearl Brooch to the 1890s.

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SA1034593
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Archive I An oval-cut central purple amethyst surrounded by a border of tiny white seed pearls in a gold setting. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Oval Cut Seed Pearl and Large Amethyst Brooch by Murrle Bennett C. 1890

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Archive III An oval-cut central purple amethyst surrounded by a border of tiny white seed pearls in a gold setting. View III
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An oval-cut central purple amethyst surrounded by a border of tiny white seed pearls in a gold setting.
Oval Cut Seed Pearl and Large Amethyst Brooch by Murrle Bennett c. 1890
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An oval-cut central purple amethyst surrounded by a border of tiny white seed pearls in a gold setting.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian / Arts and Crafts
  • MaterialGold, Amethyst, Pearl
  • ColourPurple and Gold
  • MotifsOval cluster setting, Millegrain border, Collet mount

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This period favoured handcrafted metals, natural motifs, and a return to traditional smithing techniques, frequently highlighting single, prominent coloured gemstones surrounded by delicate seed pearls.

Pieces from this period typically utilized solid gold settings, natural salt-water or freshwater seed pearls, and faceted semi-precious stones such as amethysts, garnets, or peridots.

Authenticity is generally verified through hallmark stamps, handmade pin stems and C-clasps or safety catches consistent with the period, and microscopic examination of setting techniques like closed or open-backed foiling.

A vintage brooch can be pinned to the lapel of a structured blazer, fastened at the neckline of a minimalist blouse, or used to secure a wool scarf on winter outerwear.

Jewellery containing organic materials like pearls should be stored separately in soft pouches, kept away from harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners, and cleaned gently with a dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth.
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