A Silver and Chrysoprase Butter Knife

DESIGNED BY C.R. ASHBEE, CIRCA 1897-1900, MADE BY THE GUILD OF HANDICRAFT, 1901

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A Silver and Chrysoprase Butter Knife
Designed by C.R. Ashbee, circa 1897-1900, made by the Guild of Handicraft, 1901
Twisted openwork handle, cabochon chrysoprase finial
5½in. (14cm.) long
Stamped with maker's marks and silver marks for London, 1901

Lot Essay

Cf: Judy Rudoe, Decorative Arts 1850-1950, London, 1991, Cat. No. 4, pl. 66
See also: Gillian Naylor, The Arts and Crafts Movement, London, 1971, pl. 83

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