A silver and chrysoprase bar brooch by Edith Linnell

A silver and chrysoprase bar brooch by Edith Linnell, with central pierced and cast foliate panel set with two stones and a seed pearl, in original presentation case, another similar and a silver mounted multi stone bar brooch, case marked Edith Linnell Art Jeweller, 8cm. wide (3)

Catalogue notes

Edith Linnell used her knowledge of botany, picked up whilst training to become a portrait painter, to produce Art Nouveau jewels in the English Arts and Crafts tradition. she sold her work from Burlington Arcade and later from 184 Sloane Street whilst also exhibition at the Arlington Gallery. She also exhibited at the last exhibition of the Arts and Crafts Society.

Provenance

A private collection of Arts and Crafts jewellery