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A Rare Silver and Gold Cross by Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr, Circa 1904
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A Rare Silver and Gold Cross by Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr, Circa 1904

1900 - 1920
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An Arts & Crafts silver and gold cross, Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr, circa 1904

The gold cross with angels swinging thuribles at the four points, the Lamb of God in the centre, on a silver backing pierced with fruiting vines, engraved on the reverse 'Omar Ramsden et Alwyn Carr Me Fecerunt MC-M-IV"

Dimensions 12cm, 4¾in. high

Weight: 62gr., 2oz total

Provenance By repute, commissioned for Rev. Francis Gurdon.

The Reverend Francis Gurdon (1861-1929) was, at the time this cross was made, Rector of Limehouse, London. He was appointed Bishop of Hull in 1913.

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12cm (4.72")
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Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Omar Ramsden Silver Cross to the Edwardian era.

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An Arts & Crafts silver and gold cross, Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr, circa 1904

The gold cross with angels swinging thuribles at the four points, the Lamb of God in the centre, on a silver backing pierced with fruiting vines, engraved on the reverse 'Omar Ramsden et Alwyn Carr Me Fecerunt MC-M-IV"

fig 1. An Arts and Crafts period cross pendant featuring pierced silver openwork and an applied gold crucifix with relief figures of angels and the Lamb of God.
fig 1. A Rare Silver and Gold Cross by Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr, Circa 1904

Dimensions 12cm, 4¾in. high

Weight: 62gr., 2oz total

Provenance By repute, commissioned for Rev. Francis Gurdon.

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The Reverend Francis Gurdon (1861-1929) was, at the time this cross was made, Rector of Limehouse, London.
Sandbanks Antiques

He was appointed Bishop of Hull in 1913.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Omar Ramsden Silver Cross to the Edwardian era.

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SA1122122
Sandbanks Antiques
Sandbanks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

Specialising in antique silver, gold boxes, gold coins and objects de vertu. Rare fine-quality imperial chinese porcelain, jades, cloisonné

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Archive I An Arts and Crafts period cross pendant featuring pierced silver openwork and an applied gold crucifix with relief figures of angels and the Lamb of God.

A Rare Silver and Gold Cross by Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr, Circa 1904

Archive II An Arts and Crafts period cross pendant featuring pierced silver openwork and an applied gold crucifix with relief figures of angels and the Lamb of God. View II
Archive III An Arts and Crafts period cross pendant featuring pierced silver openwork and an applied gold crucifix with relief figures of angels and the Lamb of God. View III
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An Arts and Crafts period cross pendant featuring pierced silver openwork and an applied gold crucifix with relief figures of angels and the Lamb of God.
A Rare Silver and Gold Cross by Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr, circa 1904
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An Arts and Crafts period cross pendant featuring pierced silver openwork and an applied gold crucifix with relief figures of angels and the Lamb of God.
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  • ObjectJewellery
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialSilver, Gold
  • ColourSilver, Gold
  • MotifsPierced filigree, Agnus Dei lamb, relief angels, Celtic cross shape
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in)

This Edwardian Arts and Crafts cross pendant is an ecclesiastical piece of jewellery designed by Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Carr, dating to 1904. The pendant combines a pierced silver openwork backing with an applied gold cross, exhibiting a silver and gold colour palette alongside a brown cord suspension loop and a top suspension bail. The gold section displays relief figures of angels swinging thuribles at the four extremities and the Lamb of God at the centre, while the surrounding silver framework incorporates detailed fruiting vine motifs and a Celtic cross shape. The reverse bears an engraved Latin inscription. Measuring 12 cm high, this devotional jewel suits contemporary display within a private collection, a domestic altar arrangement, or personal wear. The construction integrates metallic textures with intricate filigree workmanship, capturing the Gothic revival aesthetic characteristic of early twentieth-century British metalwork.

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Arts and Crafts jewellery produced between 1880 and 1914 emphasizes handcraftsmanship, hand-hammered metal textures, and medieval or Celtic iconography. Silversmiths from this movement favoured symbolic motifs, stylized scrollwork, and mixed metal construction over mass-produced factory work.

Pieces from this era typically combine sterling silver with contrasting gold appliques, filigree scrollwork, and hand-chased relief panels. Craftsmen frequently applied planishing techniques to leave visible hammer marks, showcasing individual artisan skill.

Authentic pieces feature British hallmark stamps indicating the silversmith makers mark, town mark, assay mark, and date letter. They display genuine signs of hand-carved relief work, hand-pierced borders, and light natural oxidisation within the recessed details.

An antique cross pendant can be suspended from a simple silk cord or dark leather thong for a minimalist look, or worn on a understated silver chain. It functions as an accent piece alongside contemporary tailored clothing or dark monochromatic ensembles.

Clean gently using a soft microfibre polishing cloth specifically designed for silver and gold, avoiding harsh liquid dip cleaners that strip natural patina. Store the pendant in a dry, micro-climate, velvet-lined box to prevent excessive tarnishing and surface scratching.
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