Lot 132 , Gilbert Marks (1861-1905), a rare pair of pewter plaques

Gilbert Marks (1861-1905), a rare pair of pewter plaques, each decorated in relief an ‘honesty’ plant, signed and dated 1900, 34 x 16cm, later framed

Literature- In an article written in the Worshipful Company of Pewterers’ Company Review of the year 2015-16, Liveryman Richard Parsons states ‘Marks worked principally in silver and is recorded as having made around 800 silver items in a relatively short period of time, between 1895 and his death in 1905. He was a leader in Arts and Crafts design movement and all his work is unique bearing floral and other naturalistic decorations.’ He ascertains that few pewter examples of Gilbert Marks works have appeared on the open market in the last few decades.
£1,000-1,500

Condition:
Both plaques in untouched condition, at some point had a different mount and the edge of the original framing shows as rubbing to the top and the sides, there may be a little more to the top arches concealed by the current silvered wood frames which are of some age, minor paint splashes and scuffs throughout, overall 37 x 19.5cm

Sold for £4,200