A silver and turquoise pendant by Bernard Cuzner

This is a special and unique arts and crafts silver pendant designed and made by Bernard Cuzner.  It is formed of slivers of sheet silver “leaves”and silver wirework,  set with a large suspended turquoise, and what I believe is a red coral bead.   The style of the piece is very Guild of Handicraft, and indeed similar to work by Cuzner’s partner from 1902-4, A H Jones.

Whilst unmarked the pendant can be ascribed to Cuzner as the exact piece features in a photo in “Arts and Cafts” issue 1, no. 2, July 1904, page 91.  The photo is from the Dress Designers Exhibition at the Dore Gallery, May 1904.  See images.

Price range: £1,450

Maker: Bernard Cuzner

Designer: Bernard Cuzner

Date: c 1904

Marks: Unmarked

Material: Sterling silver, turquoise

Condition: Excellent

Size: 8.0 cm drop, chain 52 cm

Weight : 9 grams, 0.3 oz