An early American Boston arts and crafts silver bowl
This is a rare, early and dated, Boston Handicraft Shop silver bowl with makers mark for Frederick (Frans) Gyllenberg. Designed by Mary Knight, also of the Handicraft Shop.
The Boston Handicraft Shop was at the heart of the Boston, and hence American, arts and crafts movement. Originally from Sweden, Gyllenberg joined the Boston Handicraft Shop in 1905, possibly earlier, and became one of the leading silversmiths of the movement. He was awarded the prestigous medal for excellence in craftsmanship by the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts, awards similarly conferred on the likes of Edward Oakes and Elizabeth Copeland.
A beautiful, hand raised piece, of a very good gauge of silver, this is a rare and perfect reflection of the early work of the US arts and crafts movement.
Price: Sold
Maker: Frederick Gyllenberg
Designer: Mary Knight (see Handicraft journal 1902 Vol 1)
Date : 1905
Marks: HS (with anvil), 1905, F.G. Sterling
Material: Sterling silver
Condition: Excellent
Size: 12cm diameter, 6cm high
Weight : 6.7 oz, 189 grams
Additional Information
For further information see the Chicago Silver website at:
http://chicagosilver.com/SOACB.htm
and the Museum of Fine Arts Boston at:
http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/silver-tray-41502
Information on Mary Knight can be found at http://chicagosilver.com/knight.htm
| Maker | Gyllenberg |
|---|---|
| Material | Sterling silver |
| Price range | <£1,000 |
| Period | Arts and crafts, Other |