Once part of an Edwardian vanity set by W.J. Myatt & Co., this necklace began life as the silver top of a 1914 nail buffer. The maker’s mark W.J.M & Co and the hallmark “p” for Birmingham, 1914 confirm its origin during the final years of Myatt’s renowned silverwork period.
Now reimagined as a necklace, its design features two curved panels joined by a sculpted pivot, creating a fluid, winged form that sits elegantly along the neckline. The raised floral border - a classic Myatt motif - flows across the silver surface in rhythmic continuity, balancing structure with softness.
Details
Sterling silver (925)
Maker: W.J. Myatt & Co., Frederick Street, Birmingham
Hallmark: Birmingham, 1914 (“p”)
Origin: Converted from antique nail buffer, Edwardian period
Segment Dimensions: 9cm In length approx. 1.5 cm wide; pendent drop is 3.5cm and 2cm wide.
Modern 925 silver chain included
Why It Matters
This piece captures the transformation of early 20th-century craftsmanship into contemporary adornment. Its original purpose - part of a personal grooming ritual - now becomes wearable history, carrying forward the quiet artistry of Birmingham’s Edwardian silversmiths in a design that feels timeless, sculptural, and beautifully human.
Once part of an Edwardian vanity set by W.J. Myatt & Co., this necklace began life as the silver top of a 1914 nail buffer. The maker’s mark W.J.M & Co and the hallmark “p” for Birmingham, 1914 confirm its origin during the final years of Myatt’s renowned silverwork period.
Now reimagined as a necklace, its design features two curved panels joined by a sculpted pivot, creating a fluid, winged form that sits elegantly along the neckline. The raised floral border - a classic Myatt motif - flows across the silver surface in rhythmic continuity, balancing structure with softness.
Details
Sterling silver (925)
Maker: W.J. Myatt & Co., Frederick Street, Birmingham
Hallmark: Birmingham, 1914 (“p”)
Origin: Converted from antique nail buffer, Edwardian period
Segment Dimensions: 9cm In length approx. 1.5 cm wide; pendent drop is 3.5cm and 2cm wide.
Modern 925 silver chain included
Why It Matters
This piece captures the transformation of early 20th-century craftsmanship into contemporary adornment. Its original purpose - part of a personal grooming ritual - now becomes wearable history, carrying forward the quiet artistry of Birmingham’s Edwardian silversmiths in a design that feels timeless, sculptural, and beautifully human.
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