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An amethyst pendant by Child & Child in the original fitted case, the pendant with twin short trace link chains to an open quatrefoil of scrolling petals, with a central oval cabochon amethyst, and round facetted amethysts on the outer edge of each petal with others in raised crimp collets between, and suspending a further oval cabochon amethyst, later wire bale; unmarked white and yellow metal, with Child & Child cartouche of a sunflower with between two Cs; the shield shaped case typical of Child & Child, of green morocco leather with gold-tooled edges and sunflower logo on the base, and fitted green velvet interior; length including bale 5.8cm
Other Notes: Brothers Walter and Harold Child founded Child & Child in 1880. They created gem-set jewellery in both traditional and revivalist styles and their Arts and Crafts pieces are much sought after. Shades of green, turquoise, blue and purple are typical of their work, and both enamel and gemstones were used. Famous clients included Pre-Raphaelite artists such as William Holman Hunt and Sir Edward Burne-Jones - and architect Sir Edwin Lutyens commissioned the firm to make several pieces. Although the partnership dissolved in 1899, Harold carried on alone adding royalty to his client list, including Queen Victoria, King Edward VII and King George V. When Harold passed away in 1915, the company closed, after trading for only 35 years. Their work is regarded today as some of the most representative of the Arts and Crafts style, and collectors always search for their trade mark on jewellery from this era - a sunflower between two Cs.

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