Glasgow Rose Sterling Silver Pendant and and 48 similar items

This is a truly striking sterling silver pendant which features a design based on the work of the famous Glasgow architect and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868 - 1928). It will delight lovers of Art Nouveau and the unique elegant designs of the 'Glasgow Style' of the early 20th century. Crafted entirely of 925 sterling silver, it comes with a 16" Sterling Silver chain and is shipped complete in a quality black and gold jewellery presentation box, with a leaflet explaining the history of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. It will make an ideal gift, and a lasting memento, for yourself or for someone you love. Size (approx) - 13.0mm x 28.5mm. There are matching drop earring, stud earring and a brooch available. A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH In late 19th-century Glasgow an exciting combination of industrial wealth and skills, artistic talent and enlightened patronage produced the climate that fostered a new movement in design and style, with Charles Rennie Mackintosh at its head. The ?Glasgow Style? of the late 19th century was an idiosyncratic variation of Art Nouveau and the Arts and Crafts movement. Mackintosh was an all round designer and his acclaimed willow and rose motifs were used throughout the interiors of one of his best known creations, Miss Cranston?s Tea Rooms. He died in 1928 and has now become renowned worldwide for his distinctive repertoire of forms and motifs. foxrate.seller.widget.tag.foxrate.swf