An Arts and Crafts abalone shell and opal pendant by Joseph Anton Hodel, Bromsgrove Guild, designed as a central oval abalone shell plaque mounted within two sylised white metal leaves and suspending oval opal drop, with white metal chain with toggle fastening, pendant measures approx 60mm x 30mm (excluding lug), chain measures approx 42cm long, weight approx 14.3g

Condition Report
Stamped 'Hodel' to the reverse, some cracks and wear to the abalone shell, some general wear to the white metal scroll work embellishment but no significant visible damage, refer to images

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