Arts and Crafts, 20th Century Design - 18th June 2008

Lot 475

A Guild of Handicrafts silver

Estimate £2,500 - £3,000

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Description

A Guild of Handicrafts silver, gold and abelone shell pendant necklace probably designed by Charles Robert Ashbee, oval abelone shell medallion in wirework border with hanging freshwater pearl, the chain with four freshwater pearls stones in claw settings unsigned 3.5cm. high Literature Mary Greensted and Annette Carruthers Simplicity or Splendour, Cheltenham Museum, page 100 catalogue number 41 for a comparable necklace, also unmarked, illustrated.