Description
This is a truly glorious and important piece of English Arts and Crafts work by the Artificers’ Guild c1905. It may well be an Edward Spencer design. The necklace nestles in its own fitted box, which bears the mark of “Editions Graphiques Gallery” in London. I am assuming the necklace was sold at the gallery in the late c1960 / 1970 era. The prestigious top-end London gallery was owned by Victor Arwas, the art dealer and antiques expert, who was of international renown. This necklace is beautifully hand-crafted and likely to be a unique piece.
Having many of the features that anchor its attribution to the Artificers’ Guild, the necklace is crafted mainly in sterling silver with details in gold. The details include gold forget-me-not flowers, gold balls dotted around the outer lines of links and also, rather wonderfully, gold balls decorating the hand-crafted toggle and fastener. Exquisite decoration and detailing of the highest quality.
The fabulous ceramic cabochons of a lovely mid-blue colour, are most likely to be Ruskin ceramics. That also roots this piece in the ideals of the Arts and Crafts’ movement. Each ceramic has been individually set by hand. The necklace is such a versatile piece. It can be worn at single full length, doubled or even tripled. It is an important piece of English Arts and Crafts history and it is in superb condition, having been cosseted for many a year in its own well-constructed and cushioned box.
Approx 151 cm in length and in superb condition, as previously mentioned. The box does have wear externally.
I will send by complimentary express courier internationally or else Special Delivery within the UK-thank you. The fitted box is included in the sale.
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