Belt Clasp
ca. 1905 (made)
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Henry Wilson's jewellery is distinctive for its rich colour combinations worked in stones and enamel, and its sculptural qualities. Like many other Arts and Crafts designers, including C.R. Ashbee, Wilson trained originally as an architect. He became interested in metals in the early 1890s, and went on to teach at the Royal College of Art, publishing a practical manual Silverwork and Jewellery in 1903.
Perhaps because of his architectural training, Wilson's jewels are often notable for their three-dimensional construction, a feature which can be seen in this belt clasp.
Perhaps because of his architectural training, Wilson's jewels are often notable for their three-dimensional construction, a feature which can be seen in this belt clasp.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Silver, set with amethysts, garnets, williamsite, moonstones, agate, chalcedony and cat's-eye quartz with openwork |
Brief description | Silver belt clasp, in two parts, set with gemstones with a large, central, openwork boss ornamented with sprays, designed by Henry Wilson, probably made in London, about 1905. |
Physical description | Silver belt clasp, in two parts, set with amethysts, garnets, williamsite, moonstones, agate, chalcedony and cat's-eye quartz with a large, central, openwork boss ornamented with sprays. |
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Credit line | Formerly in the collection of Charles and Lavinia Handley-Read. |
Object history | Probably made in Henry Wilson's London workshop. Ex Handley-Read Collection. |
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Summary | Henry Wilson's jewellery is distinctive for its rich colour combinations worked in stones and enamel, and its sculptural qualities. Like many other Arts and Crafts designers, including C.R. Ashbee, Wilson trained originally as an architect. He became interested in metals in the early 1890s, and went on to teach at the Royal College of Art, publishing a practical manual Silverwork and Jewellery in 1903. Perhaps because of his architectural training, Wilson's jewels are often notable for their three-dimensional construction, a feature which can be seen in this belt clasp. |
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Accession number | M.29&A-1972 |
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Record created | July 27, 2006 |
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