An English Arts and Crafts enamel on Copper plaque showing 2 fish in an underwater scene. Framed in a period Oak frame. Unsigned . A beautiful piece of work that illustrates the delicate skill of the enameller. English c 1910.Enamelling is a highly skilled technique in which coloured glass is fused to a metal base in the heat of a kiln to create glossy, vividly coloured metal objects. It has been practised for centuries, most famously in Limoges, France, but the years 1880 to 1920 saw a renewed interest in enamelling in Britain. Sparked by the expansion of museums and design schools, a new wave of artists turned their attention to enamelling as a means of artistic expression. Many of these were women, who began to use enamelling in new and exciting ways, under the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement, which championed individual, handmade objects.The Arts and Crafts Movement originated in Britain during the late 19th century and was characterized by a style of decoration r...