Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.
A. E. Jones, is a very well known and collectable maker of the Arts and Crafts period.
He was born in 1878 and died in 1954. He came from a family of silversmiths. He trained at the Birmingham Central School of Arts, and became known as a developer and innovator . He was a Guildsman at the Birmingham Guild of Handicraft where he was influenced and inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement. He went out on his own in 1902, and quickly became successful and attracted other talented artists and craftsmen to his workshop, all inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement. His silver was hand made, often also incorporating Ruskin pottery in the designs.
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These are very good examples of his work, heavy, beautifully worked, and without personalisation.
Weight-75 grams total, quite heavy.
Size-1.75 inches diameter, by .75 inches high.
A simple and elegant pair of Arts and Crafts napkin rings, which are simple and finely hand crafted by a famous maker.
In very good condition, they are very collectable, as well as very functional.
A wonderful, functional and lasting gift for a baby, Christening, wedding, anniversary or to commemorate any special occasion.
Perfect to mark an 85th birthday in 2010, and
a prudent investment.
Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.
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Birmingham 1925 Rare Pair of Arts and Crafts Hand Hammered Napkin Rings by Famous and Collectable Maker A.e.jones.
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