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Outstanding Nelson and Edith Dawson gold pendant.
For sale is this is very special pendant by Nelson and Edith Dawson. The pendant is made of gold (not tested but looks like high carat) and comprises a drop designed with a bright faceted green stone, probably beryl, a classic Dawson enamel flower signed with “N”, and a final drop of crystal opal.
This is refined piece with beautiful quality workmanship. The chain is original, with original clasp. Condition is excellent.
Nelson Dawson and Edith Dawson, were two of the earliest designers of arts and crafts metalwork. Their work appeared in the 1896 Arts and Crafts Society Exhibition and they received Royal Commissions. In 1902 they founded the Artificers Guild. Leaving that in around 1905 they continued to make superb metalwork, and occasional jewellery up to about 1920. Edith Dawson, Nelson’s wife, was the enameller and likely also made pieces like this.
Maker: Nelson and Edith Dawson.
Designer: Nelson and Edith Dawson.
Date : circa 1900.
Marks: Unmarked gold, enamel signed “D”.
Material: Gold, opal, green stone.
Condition: Excellent.
Size: Drop total 6 centimetres, max diameter, 2.5 centimetres, chain 38 centimetres.
Weight: NM.
Stock number
A1604The BADA Standard
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