An impressive George Hunt silver

An impressive George Hunt silver, enamel and pearl set brooch, the pierced oval frame enamelled with a large exotic bird perched amongst foliage, set with five pearl cabochon, stamped GH shield mark, 6cm wide.

Provenance

George Edward Hunt, thence by descent.

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George Edward Hunt

It will be 14 years ago next month that the touring exhibition, 'George Edward Hunt-The Silent World of an Arts and Crafts Jeweller' took place. It was the first time that his work had been focused upon in any depth. The majority of exhibits came directly from the family. The exhibition illustrated the diverse range of items George, who was deaf, produced from his workshop in Birmingham. It showed how George not only designed and produced pieces in his own inimitable style but drew upon bygone influences and embraced current trends-from revivalist silver work to enamel panels and jewellery all steeped in the Arts and Crafts ethos. As a result of the exhibition his work is now better recognised, understood, appreciated and collected.

It is once again thanks to the family that a selection of his work is being offered here. Allowing an opportunity to acquire pieces featured in the exhibition and others that have never been seen outside of the family circle since leaving George's humble garden workshop.

John Kelly

October 2020.