A silver pendant necklace in the manner of Amy Sandheim

A silver pendant necklace in the manner of Amy Sandheim, pierced and cast with central cruciform pendant motif with trefoil terminals, set with amethyst and chrysoprase stones, the link chain with pierced panels and stones, another similar, three other necklaces, a pair of earrings and a star shaped brooch set with abalone and moonstone cabouchon, unsigned 6.5cm. long (6)

Catalogue Notes

Amy Sandheim advertised her work as 'Artistic and Peasant Jewellery' in the Arts and Crafts traditions of William Morris and Charles Robert Ashbee. Born in 1883 she was a prominent contributor to a second wave of artist jewellers and her work has similarities with that of her close associates Dorrie Nossiter and Sybil Dunlop.

Provenance

A private collection of Arts and Crafts jewellery