Antique, Arts & Crafts, late Victorian / Edwardian brooch pin. 15ct gold, tiny pearl and peridot. Made in England late 19th - early 20th century Murrle Bennett.  

Measures a tad under 1 3/4 inches (4cm) long.  Weighs 4.1grams.  

Hearts and Vine design: Arching gold wire overlapped by rows of gold heart-shaped leaves on curling tendrils. In the center, in a gold colette mount is a tiny pearl.

Beneath it is a round peridot, claw set. Underneath is a typcial Art Nouveau scrolling, branching, elongated and elegant design, suspending an articulated oval drop

peridot that swings on a loop as the wearer moves. A gold safety chain and safety pin for additional security. Original hinged long pin with C-clasp. 

Hallmarked on the back: 15ct and MB for Murrle Bennet.  

Very good, original condition.  

Murrle Bennett was a contemporary of Liberty & Co, located in Birmingham. They retailed the best Arts and Crafts jewellery, including a lot of work by Theodor

Fahrner.