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Attributed to Henry Wilson (British, 1864-1934), an Arts & Crafts brooch or belt tag, circa 1905, of horseshoe slightly convex form, to the centre an applied stag over a circular panel with blue enamel background with two circular side panels of foliate design in green and yellow enamel over blue backgrounds, separated by pierced and engraved foliate decoration, the top with three rub over set cabochon moonstones, the ends each set with a single rub over set cabochon moonstone, with simple brooch fitting, scratch engraved to the reverse 'M.Z. Tudor Durtes', gross weight 63.1g 8 x 8cm (3 x 3in)
Other Notes: Henry Wilson (1864-1934) like many other Arts and Crafts designers, trained as an architect. His interest in metalwork began in the early 1890s and his designs were distinctive with their use of rich colours. He often used the stag motif – an example can be seen in the Victoria and Albert Museum. In his practical manual, 'Silverwork and Jewellery' published in 1903, he wrote that the stag represented Diana, goddess of the hunt and moon - hence the use of moonstones in his designs.
deterioration evident in the enamel in all three panels, more noticeable under the stag

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