Product Description
Charlton & Co. New York “Scottie” comb, platinum and diamond “Scottie” highlighted with black enamel, 3 baguette diamonds, 12 round diamonds all set on a comb and holder, original red leather envelope, signed, c. 1930’s
John W. Charlton opened his business in New York under the name of J.W.Charlton in 1909, later changing to Charlton & Co when Robert S. Chapin became his partner. In the 1920s, branches were open in Palm Beach and in Paris. In 1934, another partner Grant A. Peacock acquired ownership of the company, changing the name to his own. Charlton was known for creating some of the most important jewels of the Art Deco period, with an impressive client list equalling those of the biggest jewellery firms.
Charlton & Co. New York “Scottie” comb, platinum and diamond “Scottie” highlighted with black enamel, 3 baguette diamonds, 12 round diamonds all set on a comb and holder, original red leather envelope, signed, c. 1930’s
CHRISTOPHER DRESSER (1834-1904) UK
JAMES COUPER & SONS Glasgow, Scotland
“Clutha” vase c. 1890
Blown glass with a strawberry red and green swirl design and internal bubbles
Marks: CLUTHA DESIGNED BY CD REGISTERED (acid etched)
Illustrated: Truth, Beauty, Power: Dr. Christopher Dresser 1834-1904, exhib. cat. Historical Design, Inc. (New York, 1998) p. 72/73
H: 3 1/4″
CHARLES-MAURICE FAVRE-BERTIN (1887-1961) FRANCE
Frog bookends c. 1925
Patinated brown with green highlights cast bronze, black Portoro marble plinth bases
Marks: M.BERTIN, MADE IN FRANCE
H: 5″