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John Pearson Arts and Crafts Copper Box
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John Pearson Arts and Crafts Copper Box

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 November 2024 · Solo Antiques
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Arts and Crafts copper box by John Pearson. Hand hammered and planished with a design of a radiant Sun in a central, raised roundel. The front and sides also decorated with faux rivets . The inside is lined with wood . Signed to the back JP

John Pearson (Lambeth 1859 – Canvey Island 1930) (fl. 1885 - 1910) was a master craftsman of the Newlyn School and Guild of Handicrafts. He worked in copper and his style is described as arts and crafts / Modern Style (British Art Nouveau style). Together with Charles Robert Ashbee, he was a founding member of the Guild of Handicraft at Whitechapel, London in 1888. John Pearson was dismissed from the Guild of Handicraft in 1892 and made his way to Newlyn, Cornwall where he worked in the recently established industrial school.

Pearson was greatly influenced by William De Morgan (1839–1917) and there is some evidence that he worked in some capacity at De Morgan's workshop decorating tiles and pottery and making associated metalwork, for example tile mounts. Perhaps the most notable examples of Pearson's work are the four large copper plaques, earth, air, fire and water, that decorate the facade of Newlyn Art Gallery. In addition to his time with De Morgan, as the senior metalworker at the Guild of Handicraft and at Newlyn, Pearson worked on his own account as a metalworker and decorating pottery.

Date c 1900

Condition Excellent original condition

Approximate size. 16.5 x 11.5 and 7.5 cm tall

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

Solo Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Copper Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA962233
Dealers Internal Reference
2457
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Arts and Crafts copper box by John Pearson. Hand hammered and planished with a design of a radiant Sun in a central, raised roundel. The front and sides also decorated with faux rivets . The inside is lined with wood . Signed to the back JP

John Pearson (Lambeth 1859 – Canvey Island 1930) (fl. 1885 - 1910) was a master craftsman of the Newlyn School and Guild of Handicrafts.

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He worked in copper and his style is described as arts and crafts / Modern Style (British Art Nouveau style).
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Together with Charles Robert Ashbee, he was a founding member of the Guild of Handicraft at Whitechapel, London in 1888. John Pearson was dismissed from the Guild of Handicraft in 1892 and made his way to Newlyn, Cornwall where he worked in the recently established industrial school.

fig 1. An antique hand-hammered copper box featuring a raised sunburst motif on the hinged lid and riveted construction.
fig 1. John Pearson Arts and Crafts Copper Box

Pearson was greatly influenced by William De Morgan (1839–1917) and there is some evidence that he worked in some capacity at De Morgan's workshop decorating tiles and pottery and making associated metalwork, for example tile mounts. Perhaps the most notable examples of Pearson's work are the four large copper plaques, earth, air, fire and water, that decorate the facade of Newlyn Art Gallery. In addition to his time with De Morgan, as the senior metalworker at the Guild of Handicraft and at Newlyn, Pearson worked on his own account as a metalworker and decorating pottery.

Date c 1900

Condition Excellent original condition

Approximate size. 16.5 x 11.5 and 7.5 cm tall

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Solo Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Copper Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA962233
Dealers Internal Ref
2457
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An antique hand-hammered copper box featuring a raised sunburst motif on the hinged lid and riveted construction.
John Pearson Arts and Crafts Copper Box
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An antique hand-hammered copper box featuring a raised sunburst motif on the hinged lid and riveted construction.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialCopper
  • ColourCopper
  • MotifsSunburst motif, Hand-hammered texture, Repousse relief, Visible rivets
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 16.5 cm (6 in) x D 11.5 cm (5 in)

The Arts and Crafts movement emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against industrialisation, championing traditional craftsmanship, hand-working methods, and simple, functional forms inspired by nature.

Artisans predominantly used sheet copper, brass, and pewter, employing hand-hammering, repousse, and riveting techniques to construct utilitarian objects with distinctive surface textures.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-hammered marks, natural patination, visible construction joints like rivets, and occasionally makers monograms or stamps associated with guilds or prominent artisans of the era.

Position the piece on a mantelpiece, coffee table, or bookshelf to introduce metallic warmth and historic texture, contrasting against clean, modern architectural lines.

Maintain copper by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding abrasive cleaning agents or harsh polishes that strip the historic patination and surface oxidisation.
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