A large copper double wall sconce designed by J W Oddie and executed by J C Martin of the...

A large copper double wall sconce designed by J W Oddie and executed by J C Martin of the Lyzwick Hall Art School, the well hammered in low relief with a classical figure playing the lyre, with water nymph in the foreground, inside a frame of musical instruments, the rim with a cornucopia, stamped JWO and JCM 59cm. high

Literature

Ian Bruce The Loving Eye and Skilful Hand - The Keswick School of Industrial Arts, Bookcase, page 6 & notes to the text Chapter 1.4 for a discussion of Mr Oddie at Lyzwick Hall.

The Lyzwick Hall Art School ran metalworking classes and was affiliated to the Home Arts and Industries Association. Work by Oddie and Martin was exhibited at various exhibitions including The Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society in 1890.