Arts and Crafts repousse work silver plate on copper vase with bulbous base from the Keswick School of Industrial Arts. Beautifully planished and with an interesting swirling decoration to the bulbous base this an excellent example of the work of the Keswick School and a charming piece of Arts and Crafts metalware. Marked KSIA to the baseThe KSIA was established in the Lake District in 1884 by Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley and his wife Edith and ran for 100 years until 1984. Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley (1851-1920) was the vicar of Crosthwaite Church, a Canon of Carlisle and a founder member of The National Trust.The conditions imposed for attending the class were that each man should be locally born and lead a temperate and steady life.Excellent original condition.Approximate height 20.5 cm maximum width 10cm c 1905Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information or details on this or any of my items.All my item prices include UK ShippingHeight is 20.5cm (8.1inches)
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