28th Jun, 2023 9:30
Decorative Arts & Design: 1860 and Beyond
Fleetwood Charles Varley (1863-1942) for The Guild of Handicrafts (?), a large spot-hammered and patinated rectangular copper table box, early 20th century, the hinged overhanging top inset with a hard enamel panel decorated with a cascading upland river landscape, signed lower right 'Varley', the cedar-lined box supported by simple bun feet. 35 cm x 22 cm x 9cm high.
A private collection.
The artist and enameller Fleetwood Varley (British 1863-1942) was a friend of C.R. Ashbee and worked at the Guild of Handicraft at Chipping Camden and is known to have collaborated with Ashbee on some of his works. His work for Haselers was most often sold through Liberty & Co. in London.
Sold for £3,000
Condition Report
The top right corner of the enamel plaque is bruised, probably from when it was fitted to the box (see images), with thin street lines visible and indentations at the border. Two further corners with bruises to the enamel. Small dents to the corners of the box. Overall, it is in good structural condition, with only tarnishing marks in places.
Fleetwood Charles Varley (1863-1942) for The Guild of Handicrafts (?), a large spot-hammered and patinated rectangular copper table box, early 20th century, the hinged overhanging top inset with a hard enamel panel decorated with a cascading upland river landscape, signed lower right 'Varley', the cedar-lined box supported by simple bun feet. 35 cm x 22 cm x 9cm high.
ProvenanceA private collection.
The artist and enameller Fleetwood Varley (British 1863-1942) was a friend of C.R. Ashbee and worked at the Guild of Handicraft at Chipping Camden and is known to have collaborated with Ashbee on some of his works. His work for Haselers was most often sold through Liberty & Co. in London.
