C R Ashbee for Guild of Handicraft. A rare set of five classic Arts and Crafts silver plated tureens
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A rare set of five classic Arts and Crafts silver plated tureens designed by C R Ashbee and made by the Guild Of Handicraft. One of the medium ones has a wonderful engraved inscription to the base which reads :- The Gift Of * Emmie * And * Geo * Ansty * 8th * December * 1898 * Large X 2. Height 8 1/4", Width at base 10 3/4" Length at base 13 3/4". Medium X 2. Height 7", Width at base 9 3/4", Length at base 11 1/2". Small X 1. Height 5", Width at base 7 3/4", Length at base 10 1/2". These tureens were rarely signed but they have been authenticated by The Guild of Handicrafts silver smiths who still make silver in Chipping Camden in traditional ways to this day. www.hartsilversmiths.co.uk
