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Art Nouveau Large Silver Iris Brooch by William Kerr (Gm4956)
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Art Nouveau Large Silver Iris Brooch by William Kerr (Gm4956)

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 December 2025 · Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
This “Art Nouveau Large Silver Iris Brooch by William Kerr (Gm4956)” found a buyer.

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Description

Art Nouveau large silver iris flower brooch by William Kerr, USA c1900

Marks: Stamped marks to back

Dimensions: Height 2 ? inches (5.5cms) Width 3 ? inches (8cms)

Condition: Excellent

Date of Manufacture

Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts has dated this Silver Iris Brooch to the 1900s.

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SA1184792
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gm4956
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Description
Art Nouveau large silver iris flower brooch by William Kerr, USA c1900

Marks: Stamped marks to back

Dimensions: Height 2 ? inches (5.5cms) Width 3 ? inches (8cms)

Condition: Excellent

Date of Manufacture

Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts has dated this Silver Iris Brooch to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184792
Dealers Internal Ref
gm4956
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

Specialists in art nouveau, arts & crafts, art deco and c20th design

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Archive I An antique silver brooch shaped like an iris flower with organic curved stem work in the background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Art Nouveau Large Silver Iris Brooch by William Kerr (Gm4956)

Archive II An antique silver brooch shaped like an iris flower with organic curved stem work in the background. View II
Archive III An antique silver brooch shaped like an iris flower with organic curved stem work in the background. View III
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Archive V An antique silver brooch shaped like an iris flower with organic curved stem work in the background. View V
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Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts

Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
Telephone 07974 567 507 or 07956 909 707
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35 Hannay Lane
London
N8 9QQ
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/morganstrickland
Verified Since Jun 2020
Items For Sale 139
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Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
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An antique silver brooch shaped like an iris flower with organic curved stem work in the background.
Art Nouveau large silver iris brooch by William Kerr (gm4956)
Ref: SA1184792
An antique silver brooch shaped like an iris flower with organic curved stem work in the background.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsIris flower, Whiplash curves, Organic asymmetry, Repousse detailing

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Art Nouveau jewellery is an artistic movement that flourished roughly between 1890 and 1910, characterised by fluid, whiplash lines inspired by natural forms such as plants, flowers, and insects.

Period pieces were typically handcrafted from sterling silver, often featuring chased or repousse work, low-relief sculptural detailing, and sometimes hand-set gemstones or enamel accents.

Authentic pieces exhibit characteristic organic asymmetry, maker marks or hallmarks appropriate to the period, naturalistic motifs, and specific hand-wrought texturing rather than mass-produced casting flaws.

These historical pieces can be pinned to structured lapels, silk scarves, or heavy knitwear as a statement focal point, or displayed within a glass-topped collector box as part of a curated display.

Antique silver should be gently cleaned with a soft microfibre cloth to remove surface oils, avoiding harsh chemical dips or abrasive polishes that can strip the natural oxidisation and historic patina.
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