Arts and Crafts Copper box with central enamel cabochon mounted with a copper butterfly overlay

Arts and Crafts Copper box with central enamel cabochon mounted with a copper butterfly overlay. Cambray ware made by Best and Lloyd of Birmingham. Riveted decoration to the top and corners. Small brass feet and double hinged top. In excellent original condition and a beautiful piece. English c 1900-1910

History
The Arts and Crafts Movement originated in Britain during the late 19th century and was characterized by a style of decoration reminiscent of medieval times. The primary artist associated with the movement is William Morris, whose work was reinforced with writings from John Ruskin. The movement placed a high importance on the quality of craftsmanship while emphasizing the importance for the arts to contribute to economic reform.

Morris was instrumental in the founding of Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co., which would later evolve to just Morris & Co. Morris & Co. and their publishing division Kelmscott Press contributed much of the work that is associated with the Arts and Crafts movement. The style is associated with many different types of design including architecture, typography, book printing, textiles and interior design.

Best & Lloyd, Cambray Works, Wattville Road, Handsworth B21, founded c1840 as Robert Best, Ludgate Hill, Birmingham, brassfounders, light fittings.  (Slaters 1852, Kelly’s 1953).  At the 1851 Great Exhibition Salt & Lloyd showed candelabra, gas lamps and a chandelier

Date English c 1900-1910

Condition Excellent original condition

Dimensions top 18cm x 10.5 height 6 cm

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