Arts and Crafts - 19th June 2019

Lot 461

A gold and opal ring probably by the Artificers Guild and designed by Edward Spencer

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1300

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Description

A gold and opal ring probably by the Artificers Guild and designed by Edward Spencer, the shoulder with fruiting foliage panels flanking an elliptical opal, in later fitted case, unsigned, size R

Literature

Elyse Zorn Karlin Metalwork in the Arts and Crafts Tradition, Schiffer page 115 for a comparable ring illustrated.

Tadema Gallery ref 7697 for a comparable example.