Lot Essay
cf. Thomas K. Maher, The Jarvie Shop, New York, 1997, p. 126.
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PROPERTY FROM THE WILLIAM HILL LAND AND CATTLE COMPANY COLLECTION OF AMERICAN ARTS AND CRAFTS
A BRONZE FLORIFORM CANDELABRUM
JESSIE PRESTON, CIRCA 1900
Details
A BRONZE FLORIFORM CANDELABRUM
JESSIE PRESTON, CIRCA 1900
20½ in. (52 cm.) high
stamped J Preston Chicago
JESSIE PRESTON, CIRCA 1900
20½ in. (52 cm.) high
stamped J Preston Chicago
Further details
Jessie Preston was a Chicago metalsmith, active between the years of 1900 to 1918. Although she was primarily known as an Arts & Crafts designer, her pieces have an undeniable Art Nouveau quality. Preston's speciality was creating elaborate florifom candelabra, but she is also recognized for her candelsticks, lamps and jewelry.