By Herbert Maryon, an Arts & Crafts silver inkstand,

By Herbert Maryon, an Arts & Crafts silver inkstand,
Chester 1910,
rectangular form with spot-hammered decoration, two silver-mounted inkwells and stamp compartment with stylised covers, with a pen tray to the front, on four bun feet, length 21.6cm, approx. weight 13.2oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection (Part II)

Herbert Maryon (1874-1965) was the first Director of The Keswick School of Industrial Arts, being an accomplished designer and craftsman himself, previously studying under Alexander Fisher, Herny Wilson and C.R. Ashbee. Under Maryon's leadership, the school expanded in its learning and creative designs, leading to significant commissions for the school. He left after four years and went on to teach at the Storey Insititute in Lancaster and the Universcity of Reading. He would later join the British Museum and lead the reconstruction of the Sutton Hoo Helmet.