Albert Edward Jones British Arts & Crafts Copper and Lapis Lazuli Box c.1905 More Information
Albert Edward Jones British Arts & Crafts Copper and Lapis Lazuli Box c.1905
Albert Edward Jones (1879-1954) Birmingham, UK
British Arts & Crafts Movement
Footed box with hinged lid and hasp 1905
Hand wrought and patinated copper with riveted strap work and hasp, inset with 4 cabochons of lapis lazuli, brown leather and wood interior.
This box is a particularly handsome example of British arts & crafts metalwork by the famous designer / craftsman A.E. Jones. It retains its original deep, rich chocolate brown patina with the contrasting cobalt blue large round bezel-set cabochons of lapis lazuli.
Italian long chain with 18k gold hammered links and set with 9 count gem quality naturally tumbled turquoise beads, marked: 20 (maker’s assigned number, VR for Verona, 750 for 18k gold, c. 1970’s
Length: 50 inches Width of the turquoise beads: 3/8 of an inch
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