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ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU 1909 CHARLES HORNER SILVER & ENAMEL PENDANT NECKLACE

A rare and beautiful Art Nouveau piece by renowned jeweller Charles Horner, fully hallmarked for manufacture in Chester, 1909.  Features a winged insect with champleve panels of guilloche enamel in bright turquoise & greens with the body textured in basse taille, with a single pear drop below.

Suspended from original fancy rondel link chain, closing with a bolt ring.

What we love:

Rare and collectible, this pendant and chain are in extraordinary condition, the bright enameled work is simply stunning.

Sitting beautifully on with the perfect proportions and exceptional craftsmanship, this piece will make a wonderful addition to your antique jewellery collection.

About the Maker:

Charles Horner (1837–1896) was an English jewellery and founder of the Halifax jewellery business Charles Horner of Halifax.

Horner's business was founded in the 1860s and was based at 23 Northgate, Halifax. It produced silver jewellery and ornaments. Among its better-known jewellery lines were excellent quality enameled Art Nouveau pendants and necklaces. He became synonymous with the Art Nouveau movement and is highly regarded and fiercely collected.

 

The Details:

Length:  chain: 45cm, pendant drop: 7cm

Metal: Sterling Silver, 925

Hallmarks: Charles Horner, Chester, 1909

Weight:  9.42 grams

Condition:  In excellent Antique condition, no losses to enamel, minimal signs of wear

Resizing:
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  • All resizing is done in-house and is guaranteed.
  • Resizing is FREE on any rings over $1000.
  • Resizing is $50 on any ring under $1000.
  • Resizing takes 5-10 business days.
  • Contact us on hello@rockandvestige.com.au to arrange and confirm sizing and additional costs if required after your purchase.
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We’d hate you to miss out, so we offer lay-buy on all our pieces.

All you’ll need is a 25% deposit and then you’ll have up to 3 months to pay.

Simply select 'Put It On Laybuy' in checkout at payment options.

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Shipping Details:

Because we know you want your goodies fast we send all our beauties Express Delivery throughout Australia for FREE! 

Australia Wide Shipping FREE Express Delivery estimated arrival 1-2 business days.

Handling 1-2 business days.

All deliveries are insured, tracked, and are signature on delivery.

And for our International friends we also offer FREE Express shipping.

- We ship internationally with Australia Post International Express Shipping.
- Delivery 5-10 business days between major metropolitan areas.
- Handling 1-2 business days.
- Tracking included.
- CN23 Customs Form completed by us on our end (further customs charges may apply at your end).
- Insured to a max of $250AUD, any additional insurance is the purchaser's responsibility and can be arrange by contacting us prior to shipping (additional insurance may trigger customs duties).
- Please allow additional time for customs clearance.
- Any additional customs chargers/duties are the purchaser's responsibility.

All our pieces come in a custom R&V Velvet Flock Box and are securely packaged in a cardboard box for extra protection during shipping.

*Boxes in photos are for display only.

*Gemstones have not been removed from settings for accurate assessment. All grades and weights are approximate.