By Sarah Jones Silver 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine modernist solid / sterling silver napkin ring, beautifully made by the highly collectable silversmith, Sarah Jones.
The "U-shaped" napkin ring has a beautifully executed dog's head on each terminal. The napkin ring is fully hallmarked for London 1986 together with the makers mark for Sarah Jones.
Excellent condition and lucky to be complete with the original gift / presentation box.2" x 1 1/2" x 1/2".
Item: 44604
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SARAH JONES studied history of medieval art at the University of East Anglia before working for the Greater London Arts Association. In the early 1970's they sent her to interview the ecclesiastical silversmith Michael Murray for their magazine, and he insisted that she make something, a ring, which she sold for £12. This inspired her to take part time training with him before renting a workshop next door in Clerkenwell. Camden Lock Market opened in 1974 and she had a stall there for 8 years, and also exhibited at Goldsmiths' Fair in 1975. In 1979 the Queen, who has the world's largest collection of Faberge flowers...
Category
Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver