By Liberty & Co

By Liberty & Co, two silver bowls and a silver mug,

comprising: a mug, Birmingham 1936, tapering circular form, spot-hammered decoration, embossed border and scroll handle, height 7.7cm, plus a two-handled bowl, Birmingham 1945, tapering circular form, spot-hammered decoration and a border and raised circular foot embossed with waves, scroll handles, diameter 10.5cm, and a dish, Birmingham 1939, baluster form, spot-hammered decoration, on a raised foot with embossed stem, diameter 10.5cm, approx. weight 12.5oz. (3)

A. E Jones (1879-1954) completed his apprenticeship at Hardman Powells, the ecclesiastical silversmiths. He then continued his training at the Central School of Art under Edward Taylor, and then worked for the Birmingham Guild of Handicraft, where he met other talented artists and designers.

In 1902 he set up on his own account in Windmill Street, Birmingham.