Arts and Crafts Newlyn Hand-Hammered Copper Casket Box, 1900s

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A substantial arts and crafts copper casket made at newlyn, cornwall, circa 1900–1910, displaying the distinctive hand-worked construction associated with … Read more A substantial arts and crafts copper casket made at newlyn, cornwall, circa 1900–1910, displaying the distinctive hand-worked construction associated with newlyn metalwork. ㅤ the domed wooden carcass is clad in hand-hammered and planished copper, creating a richly textured surface throughout. ㅤ pierced copper strapwork, decorative corner mounts, exposed rivets and substantial hinges are incorporated directly into the design, emphasising the handcrafted character of the piece. ㅤ the casket is raised on four sculptural paw feet and fitted with swing carrying handles to the sides, while the broad central fastening reinforces its appearance as a miniature coffer. ㅤ rather than relying on applied ornament, much of the decoration is created through the construction itself, with the copper individually hammered, pierced, punched, riveted and assembled to form the finished design. ㅤ the piece bears the initials hg, an individual mark also recorded on other examples of newlyn metalwork. ㅤ a particularly accomplished example of early 20th-century british arts and crafts metalwork, combining substantial construction with the distinctive hammered surfaces and visible craftsmanship associated with the newlyn tradition. ㅤ maker: newlyn ㅤ mark: hg ㅤ date of manufacture: circa 1900–1910 ㅤ country of origin: england ㅤ place of origin: newlyn, cornwall See less