Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Silver, Room 67, The Whiteley Galleries

This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Fruit Cutlery

1901-1902 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

One of C.R. Ashbee's simple, understated designs which epitomises the Guild of Handicrafts contribution to the British Arts and Crafts movement.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Fruit Knife
  • Fruit Fork
Materials and techniques
Silver
Brief description
Silver and bone, London hallmarks for 1901-02, mark of the Guild of Handicraft, designed by C.R. Ashbee.
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • London hallmarks for 1901-02
  • Mark of the Guild of Handicraft
Credit line
Given by the Duchess of Leeds
Object history
One of Ashbee's simple, understated designs which epitomises the Guild of Handicrafts contribution to the British Arts and Crafts movement.
Summary
One of C.R. Ashbee's simple, understated designs which epitomises the Guild of Handicrafts contribution to the British Arts and Crafts movement.
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.364&A-1959

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Record createdMarch 3, 2004
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