Fine Arts & Crafts (including Martin Ware) - 21st June 2023

Lot 445

A rare Keswick School of Industrial Arts silver and enamel pendant necklace, the design attributed

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £550

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Description

A rare Keswick School of Industrial Arts silver and enamel pendant necklace, the design attributed to Herbert Maryon, possibly made by Isabel McBean, heart-shaped wirework frame with simple leaf terminals and set with three mother of pearl cabochon, around central elliptical blue enamel panel, stamped KSIA, 4.5cm. drop

Provenance

Hill House Antiques, 2005.

Literature

Ian Bruce The Loving Eye and Skilful Hand The Keswick School of Industrial Arts, Bookcase, page 68 plate 50 for silver and jewellery designs by Isobel McBean.