The Arts and Crafts movement that emerged in England in the late 19th century saw a dehumanization of design in the rise of industrialization and mass production of objects. Its practitioners prized craftsmanship and a close connection between the artisan and the entire process of what they were making. This included the design of Arts and Crafts jewelry and watches, which evolved as the movement spread to the United States in the early 20th century.
While much of the Arts and Crafts furniture realm was dominated by male designers like William Morris and Gustav Stickley, several women came to prominence in Arts and Crafts jewelry design, including British metalworker Charlotte Newman and American enamelist and metalsmith Elizabeth Copeland. Many creators were part of guilds, encouraging an exchange of ideas, with some focused on jewelry, like England’s Guild and School of Handicraft — founded by Charles Robert Ashbee — and Birmingham Guild of Handicraft.
In contrast to the Victorian era, with its decadent gemstones and heavy mourning jewelry, designers of Arts and Crafts jewelry looked to the past and abroad for inspiration, from simple medieval shapes to East Asian styles. The movement’s emphasis on natural forms overlapped with Art Nouveau. Flourishes like leaves and flowers formed from silver, aluminum and copper can be found in bracelets and necklaces designed in this style, while rings and earrings are adorned with affordable gems such as turquoise and freshwater pearls.
Arts and Crafts jewelry designers used materials that were often simple, such as semiprecious stones and enamel, which is one of the oldest forms of surface decoration. Artisans prioritized the use of artistic techniques to elevate the jewelry rather than expensive components, and every piece was intended to be one of a kind — a work of wearable art.
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1860 - 1862 Set of two Berg von Linden Paste Knives solid 830 Gilt Silver/ 132gr
Located in SE
Fine custom made solid Silver Paste Knives with gilt blades and carved decorations the on the handles. The ultimate and exquisite tools for spreading butter, tapenades or any other d...
Gold-filled, Silver
Antique German Butter Knife of Paul L.E. von Kleist solid 835 Silver / 71gr
Located in SE
This is a German butter knife of fancy design with hand-engraved ornament on a Gilt blade and a richly decorated handle. Made ca. 1900 -1920s it has hallmarks of M.H . Wilkens - a fa...
Silver
60 Saint Louis Gilt Crystal Champagne Red White Wine Water Glasses Thistle 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite and luxurious set of 60 St. Louis "Thistle" handcrafted gilt faceted crystal glasses for Champagne, red wine, white wine,whisky and water made in France, circa 1950. The five complete sets for twelve person have beautiful scrolled gold details and hand cut notched stems, partly the glasses are signed with the company acid stamp to underside. Founded in 1586 in eastern France, Saint-Louis is the oldest "cristallerie" in Europe, Crystal of Saint Louis is found on royal table settings all-over the world. This set comprises 12 Champagne, 12 red wine, 12 white wine ,12 whisky and 12 water glasses...
19th-Century European Silver Hanukkah Menorah
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Description: This is a 19th-century silver Hanukkah menorah from Europe, showcasing a beautifully engraved Star of David at its center. Below the star are the Tablets of the Law, fla...
Silver
Paula Wyman Art & Crafts Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine hand-hammered Arts & Crafts footed dish or bowl. With a lobed-hand-hammered bowl mounted on a shaped foot. In sterling silver. Made by the American female silversmith Pa...
Sterling Silver
Castillo Style Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Castillo style fish bottle opener. Featuring a flexible body with oscillating Blue Pacific abalone scales in variegating colors of pink, silver, bla...
Sterling Silver
Castillo Style Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Castillo style fish bottle opener. Featuring a flexible body with oscillating Blue Pacific abalone scales in variegating colors of blue, silver, bla...
Sterling Silver
Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Centrepiece by William Comyns & Sons
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This unusual sterling silver centrepiece could be described as several things - a comport, a jardiniere or simply a footed bowl. Crafted by London silversmith William Comyns & Sons t...
Silver, Sterling Silver
1847 Centerpiece solid 830 Silver / 382 gr
Located in SE
Antique centerpiece in solid 830 Silver, Arts and Crafts period with cast floral decorations, in perfect condition after 178 years of existence. Measures: 17.5 cm high x 20.5 cm ...
Sterling Silver
Set of 3 Fish Bottle Openers with Abalone Shell and Alpaca Silver
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Set of three matching abalone fish botte openers with knives. Bodies are completely overlaid with abalone shell in lovely swirling colors of silver, purple, blue, green, and black. Fish are stylized with comically large white and black eyes and thin bodies. Attached to each tail is a dagger point fruit or spreading knife...
Silver
1852 Dutch Service Crumb Catcher Scoop solid Sterling Silver / 134 gr
Located in SE
Antique Crumb Catcher in solid 925 Silver decorated with hand - engraved floral ornaments. There are Dutch hallmarks confirming 925 grade Silver alloy and specific enclosed letter S ...
Sterling Silver
Antique American Arts & Crafts Hand Wrought Sterling Silver Brandy Warmer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique brandy warmer By the Kalo Shop in Chicago. In hand-hammered sterling silver and mounted with an ebony wood handle. Marked to th...
Sterling Silver
Mary Gage American Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Lily Pad Napkin Ring
By Mary Gage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful Arts and Crafts napkin ring. By Mary Gage, the renowned early 20th Century American female silversmith. In sterling silver with stylized lil pa...
Sterling Silver
$2,950Sale Price|39% Off
Archibald Knox Liberty Tudric Pewter Tea Set and Tray, circa 1905
Located in Toronto, ON
Archibald Knox Liberty Tudric pewter Tea set and Tray, C.1905.Teapot, cream jug, sugar and tray, each with relief whiplash curved celtic ornament interl...
Pair of Arthur Stone American Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Olive or Nuts Dishes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of olive or nut dishes for the cocktail bar. By Arthur Stone. In hand-hammered sterling silver. Each hand-hammered bowl has a small flared foot and a 'berries & vine' etched decoration to its center. Curiously, the central decoration of one is convex, while the decoration of the other is slightly concave. With a "H" benchmark for Arthur L Hartwell. Simply a wonderful pair of Arthur Stone bowls...
Sterling Silver
Porter Blanchard California Arts & Crafts Hammered Sterling Silver Pastry Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, hand hammered sterling silver server by Porter Blanchard. Marked to the reverse: Porter Blanchard Handmade Sterling A superb piece of American Arts & Crafts Movement s...
Sterling Silver
Hand Hammered Lobed Sterling Bowl by The Kalo Shop
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This hand hammered sterling silver bowl by was made by Chicago firm 'The Kalo Shop'. Completely hand wrought the piece is in the American Arts and Craf...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Hand Wrought Sterling Silver Bowl with Serving Spoon by Lebolt & Co
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
There is something very charming about this footed oval bowl and matched sterling serving spoon by Lebolt and Company. The two pieces are hand wrought...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Bowl by Cellini Crafts of Chicago
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This delightful sterling silver centrepiece bowl was manufactured by the Chicago based 'Cellini Crafts' likely in the late 1930s. The handwrought piece features three pointed 'lobes'...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of 3 Abalone Fish Bottle Openers
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Set of three matching Alpaca fish bottle openers. Made with sterling silver and abalone shell overlay. Stylized pieces with comically large eyes and small bodies with knife attached ...
Silver
$386Sale Price|20% Off
Hand Carved in New Zealand Wood Carved Ltd Mother of Pearl Eyes Trinket Bowl
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely decorative Arts & Crafts style hand made in New Zealand Wood Carve...
$5,950
H 20.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Pair of Elkington & Co Neoclassical Revival Silver Plated Five-Light Candelabra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of Victorian Neoclassical Revival silver plated candelabra by Elkington & Co. Each candelabrum has a fluted column that rests on three paw feet that also support anthemi...
Silver Plate
Tiffany & Co Audubon Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoon 7 3/8" #23102
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Audubon Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoon Designed by Edward C. Moore in 1871, the Audubon pattern was inspired by Japanese bird paintings of the 19th century. This iced t...
Sterling Silver
$605Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 5.63 in W 2.64 in D 2.64 in
Pair of Lovely Queen Elizabeth ii Sterling Silver Candlesticks, Birmingham, 1972
Located in GB
Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Elizabeth II 1972 Sterling silver candlesticks A nice decorative pair, Birmingham made and very elegant ...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mid-Century Iced Tea Highball Spoon Straws
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Elevate your barware with this stunning set of four vintage sterling silver iced tea or highball drink stirrer straws from Tiffany & Co. Each spoon is 8.5" long and the concave mint...
Sterling Silver
Antique Signed Storck & Sinsheimer Pseudo-Hanau Solid Silver Muffineer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine 800 silver muffineer. By Storck & Sinsheimer. Of a bullet form with rocaille embellished foot and a repousse decorated body and cover. The repo...
Silver
$950 / set
H 0.48 in W 0.87 in L 5.83 in
Set of 6 Antique Richard Garten 800 Silver & Dresden Porcelain Dessert Spoons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 antique silver & porcelain dessert (or possibly demitasse) spoons. By Richard Garten. In gilt 800 silver. With raised enamel jeweling to the Dresden porcelain han...
Silver
George III Sterling Silver Chamber Stick
By Henry Chawner
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A wonderful George III period chamber stick in sterling silver by Henry Chawner of London. An elegant scrolled handle is mounted to an octagonal base underneath a column with reeded ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Brandimarte 925 sterling silver frying pan for cooking
Located in Perugia, IT
925/ooo sterling silver frying pan for cooking Manufactured by Brandimarte - Florence - Italy Weight g 1470 30 cm diameter Height 5,5 cm Length including handle 60 cm This frying p...
Sterling Silver
Handmade Whimsical Hanging Sterling Silver Menorah for Hanukkah Yemenite Hand Ma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Whimsical Menorah for Hanukkah. A beautiful piece that is all handcrafted with Solid Sterling Silver in Israel with fine yemenite workmanship that...
Sterling Silver
Allan Adler Salad Servers
By Allan Adler
Located in Darnestown, MD
Modernist set of salad servers by Allan Adler in sterling and ebony. Streamlined and elegant. Spoon is 13" in length; fork is 12 7/8". Very good condition.
Sterling Silver
$1,350 / set
W 0.88 in D 0.63 in L 9.63 in
Complete Set of 12 Silver & Mother of Pearl Handled Dinner Knives
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of 12 mother of pearl knives. A real rarity in the full dinner knife size. Each with a silver-plated blade, solid carved mother of pearl handle, and a sterling silver ferrules. These knives are simply well crafted and of exceptionally good quality. They are amongst the finest mother of pearl flatware...
Silver
$444Sale Price / set|40% Off
W 0.75 in L 7 in
Set of Mother-of-Pearl Handled Knives (Fruit & Butter), Sterling Silver Accents
Located in New York, NY
A Charming Addition to Your Tableware Collection Elevate your dining presentation with this two-part set of knives, each featuring lustrous mother-of-pearl handles and sterling silv...
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
English Arts and Crafts Silver Bowl by Albert Edward Jones
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A small, hand-wrought, sterling silver, Arts & Crafts era bowl by English silversmith Albert Edward Jones (1878-1954). The bowl which is minimal in its decoration sits atop of three ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
1804 Danish Heart Vanity Pill box Sterling Silver / 34 g
Located in SE
Old early 19th century Danish hinged vanity or pill box of unusual shape of Heart with crown on top. Hand - hammered and engraved floral ornaments on both sides. Front side with need...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Castillo Style Fish Bottle Opener
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Castillo style fish bottle opener. Featuring a flexible body with oscillating Blue Pacific abalone scales in variegating colors of blue, silver, bla...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Sugar & Creamer on Matched Oval Tray by Lebolt & Co
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This hand wrought sterling silver sugar and creamer with matched oval tray is crafted by Chicago maker, Lebolt & Company. The three piece set dates to the American 'Arts & Crafts' pe...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 2.5 in Dm 4.13 in
Scottish Arts & Crafts E H Kirkwood Sterling Silver Mounted Turned Wooden Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Scottish Arts & Crafts wooden bowl. By Eliza H Kirkwood, the renowned female Scottish silversmith. Mounted with a silver rim embossed with berries and leaves. Simply a wond...
Sterling Silver
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H 1.19 in W 2.37 in
Vintage FROG brooch by Réja NY vermeil sterling silver, large aqua rhinestone
By Reja
Located in Stuttgart, DE
I love this animal series from Rèja NY from the 1940s. All bodies of the animals are presented with a large cut rhinestone. Worked in in sterling silver and gold plated. They date from the early 1940s USA Very rare collector pieces, you can nearly no more find. Measurement: W 5,5 cm, H about 3 cm, D 1 cm. The polished aqua rhinestone 2,5 cm x 1,8 cm. Very good condition. About RÉJA Founded by Sol Finkelstein in 1939, Deja Costume Jewelry, Inc. of New York changed its name to the Re´ja Jewelry Co. in 1941. Up until production ceased in 1952, it created many pieces of exceptional design and craftmanship. Although best know for its dramatic figural pin...
Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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H 0.25 in W 1.38 in L 2.5 in
Old or Antique Arts & Crafts Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique sterling silver tea caddy spoon. Textured throughout with hand hammering. Simply a great Arts & Crafts design...
Sterling Silver
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H 2.75 in Dm 1.63 in
Pair of Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers, Clemens Friedell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Clemens Friedel sterling silver hand made salt and pepper shakers. Friedell was an important American Arts and Crafts studio silversmith in Pasadena, California in the 20th Century. Born in New Orleans, Friedell trained in Austria as a silversmith. He worked for Gorham on the Martelé line and gained widespread acclaim as an independent silversmith in Pasadena in the early 20th century, eventually being commissioned to create the first Rose Parade...
Sterling Silver
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W 0.88 in D 0.13 in L 4 in
One-of-a-kind Enameled Silver Spoons Refurbished with Semi precious stone beads.
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sterling silver-spoon set in original box. Stamped Turner and Simpson (T&S). The spoons have been refitted with semi-precious stones to match the beautiful enameling on the s...
Amethyst, Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Arts & Crafts Archibald Knox Liberty Tray, circa 1905
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Archibald Knox Liberty & Co Tudric Tray, C.1905. The tray of plain punch bead hammered finish with stylised whiplash accents. Measures: 14 x 10 inches...
English Arts & Crafts Silver Condiment Set Birmingham 1923
Located in Toronto, ON
English Silver Arts & Crafts Condiment Set, Birmingham 1923, Henry Matthews. The set comprising Mustard, pair of salt cellars and pair of pepper casters. All of celtic design surroun...
A.E. Jones hammered Sterling Silver Goblet, Birmingham 1909
Located in Toronto, ON
A.E. Jones hammered Sterling Silver Goblet, Birmingham 1909. The goblet of plane hammered decoration on pedestal foot, with rope border surround rising to foliate knopped stem and va...