12-06-201612-06-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2965BBoston
December 6, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Arts and Crafts Enamel Pendant, Designed by Arthur and Georgie Gaskin, with Enamel by Effie Ward

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$8,610$7,000
Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2965BLocation: BostonDate / Time: December 06, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Arts and Crafts Enamel Pendant, Designed by Arthur and Georgie Gaskin, with Enamel by Effie Ward, c. 1903, depicting a girl in blue dress and cream pinafore surrounded by fritillaria blossoms, inscribed on reverse "JV Gaskin 16 St Bernards Rd Olton W," silver-gilt mount, maker's mark, lg. 2 1/8 in.

Note: The inscription indicates that this piece was made for Jocelyne Verney Gaskin, the daughter of Arthur and Georgie Gaskin. The pendant was exhibited at the Arts & Crafts Exhibition Society in 1903, with the enamel work credited to Effie Ward. It was on the cover of the exhibition catalog Arthur & Georgie Gaskin published by the Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery in 1981. The subject matter and style are almost identical to the Gaskins' work as illustrators, which makes this pendant an important link between media.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

Overall good condition.


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Keywords

Arthur Gaskin, Jocelyne Verney Gaskin