A Kate Harris art nouveau silver buckle
A fabulous silver buckle by Kate Harris, the design incorporating her classic Dutch figures with her forge- me-not flowers. Hallmarked for William Gibson and John Lawrence Langman (Goldsmiths and Silversmiths). Undoubtedly their retail mark for a piece known to be made by William Hutton and Sons. London 1899. It is a good size and gauge.
Price: Sold
Maker: William Hutton /Goldsmiths and Silversmiths
Designer: Kate Harris
Date: 1899
Marks: WGJL, London, “d”
Material: Sterling silver
Condition: Excellent
Size: 11.5 cm wide
Weight: 3.5 oz, 98 grams
Additional Information
Kate Harris was employed the London studio of William Hutton & Sons to produce artistic silver from 1899 to c 1905. Her work is often hallmarked for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths who were retailers as well as manufacturers. See Dr Stephen Pudney’s articles on Kate Harris in the Decorative Arts Society Journal Vol 22 “A marriage of art and commerce: Kate Harris and the arts and crafts silverware of William Hutton & Sons” and 2015 Volume 39 “The mystery woman of English art nouveau”.
| Period | Art nouveau, Arts and crafts |
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