Arts & Crafts Silver Napkin Ring - Green Chrysoprase Stones & Gemini Medallion
Artificers Guild, London c1906
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An early 20th century Arts & Crafts silver Napkin Ring of 'D' shape with twisted wire borders, the curved face set with two green chrysoprase stones and a raised medallion depicting two young children representing Gemini.
The ring is unmarked but is almost certainly designed by John Morris Bonnor for the Artificers Guild, c1906.
The design for the medallion is held by The Goldsmiths Hall and is dated 18th January 1906.
See - "Artists Spoons & Related Table Cutlery", by Simon Moore, page 191, were the motif is shown as part of a set of Zodiac spoons.
Sold - £135.00
Condition
In good condition with slight wear to the faces on the medallion.
Dimensions
H
27 mm
(1.06 inches)
W
44 mm
(1.73 inches)
Weight
28.60 Grams
(0.92 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS100325N
Medium
Silver