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A Fabulous Murrle Bennett Silver & Amethyst Necklace Pendant
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A Fabulous Murrle Bennett Silver & Amethyst Necklace Pendant

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 September 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
This “Fabulous Murrle Bennett Silver & Amethyst Necklace Pendant” found a buyer.

It was listed by Andrew Cox Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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A wonderful silver necklace pendant by Murrle Bennett & Co, well regarded for their Arts and crafts and Art Nouveau inspired pieces. This particular example dates to the turn of the 20th Century and is in the Arts and crafts taste. The shield shape pendant has a delightful hammered finish and is embellished with stud work details to the wire work frame. Centrally positioned is a gorgeous oval cut amethyst, set in a gold mount. Below is a smaller matching oval cut amethyst, set in a delicate gold mounted drop. The pendant is supported on a trace silver chain, with a spring ring clasp. An elegant and stylish piece, by a collectable maker.

Murrle Bennett & Co. was active from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. Founded by Ernst Murrle and J.B. Bennett, the company became known for producing jewellery that embodied the ideals of the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau movements. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The chain clasp is working and strong.

Hallmarks :- Marked 950 along with makers mark.

Date :- Circa 1900.

Maker :- Murrle Bennett & Co.

Pendant height :- 3.3 cms.

Pendant width :- 1.8 cms.

Total chain length :- 40 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.3cm (1.30")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Amethyst Necklace to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1145233
Dealers Internal Reference
ACAMC112
Dealers Notes

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Description
A wonderful silver necklace pendant by Murrle Bennett & Co, well regarded for their Arts and crafts and Art Nouveau inspired pieces. This particular example dates to the turn of the 20th Century and is in the Arts and crafts taste.
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The shield shape pendant has a delightful hammered finish and is embellished with stud work details to the wire work frame.
Andrew Cox Antiques

Centrally positioned is a gorgeous oval cut amethyst, set in a gold mount. Below is a smaller matching oval cut amethyst, set in a delicate gold mounted drop. The pendant is supported on a trace silver chain, with a spring ring clasp. An elegant and stylish piece, by a collectable maker.

fig 1. An antique silver pendant featuring two bezel-set amethyst stones suspended from a silver chain against a neutral background.
fig 1. A Fabulous Murrle Bennett Silver & Amethyst Necklace Pendant

Murrle Bennett & Co. was active from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. Founded by Ernst Murrle and J.B. Bennett, the company became known for producing jewellery that embodied the ideals of the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau movements. Dimensions below.

fig 2. An antique silver pendant featuring two bezel-set amethyst stones suspended from a silver chain against a neutral background.
fig 2. A Fabulous Murrle Bennett Silver & Amethyst Necklace Pendant

Postage and packing £8.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The chain clasp is working and strong.

Hallmarks :- Marked 950 along with makers mark.

Date :- Circa 1900.

Maker :- Murrle Bennett & Co.

Pendant height :- 3.3 cms.

Pendant width :- 1.8 cms.

Total chain length :- 40 cms.

Height
3.3cm (1.30")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Amethyst Necklace to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145233
Dealers Internal Ref
ACAMC112
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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An antique silver pendant featuring two bezel-set amethyst stones suspended from a silver chain against a neutral background.
A fabulous Murrle Bennett silver & amethyst necklace pendant
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An antique silver pendant featuring two bezel-set amethyst stones suspended from a silver chain against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectNecklaces and Pendants
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialSilver, Amethyst
  • ColourSilver and Purple
  • MotifsHammered texture, Bezel settings, Openwork metal design
  • SizeH 3.3 cm (1 in) x W 1.8 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

The Arts and Crafts movement championed handwrought craftsmanship, simple forms, and the use of semi-precious stones over mass-produced factory items.

Pieces from this era typically utilized sterling silver, often with a hammered or textured finish, combined with cabochon or faceted semi-precious stones like amethyst, tourmaline, and turquoise.

Authentic pieces often feature period hallmarks, traditional makers marks, hand-beaten metalwork textures, and securely bezel-set natural stones characteristic of early 20th-century craftsmanship.

Pairing historical pieces with minimalist modern attire allows the intricate metalwork and distinctive stones to serve as a focal point without visual clutter.

Store pieces in anti-tarnish bags, avoid harsh chemical dips that can damage softer gemstones like amethyst, and clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth.
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