Hi,

I just joined the Society a couple of weeks ago, to learn about the Arts and Crafts movement.

I've picked up a few pieces that I hope are in the Arts and Crafts style.

The first bowl, which I picked up at a used furniture store (for a dollar,) turned out to be Gregorian Copper, made, evidently, in the 1980's in Albuquerque. I found a lot of their work on eBay, though none as nice as the bowl I got -- well, to me, anyway. (I will post a pic of the Gregorian bowl, if anyone's interested.)

Then I got a hammered bowl on a stand, on eBay. I really wonder now what it is. It appears to be made by hand, with visible hammer marks and a multi-colored patina. It seems to have been covered with a yellowish substance that was applied by brush, but has now worn. The only mark looks sort of like a number 11 or maybe the initials LC (?). Can anyone help me identify it? Is it in the Arts and Crafts style? The stand seems more Nouveau, to me, though they seem to match (the rope-like pattern is the same.)



Thanks!

Tim

P.S. I have many pictures but can't figure out how to post more than one.

Welcome to the forum Tim,

Gregorian is fairly modern work and though it is hammered is not considered very desirable. The hammer marks have little to do with the processes of how their pieces are made. I have seen some decent Gregorian pieces and the bowls are some of their nicest designs.

This piece in the image is unusual and will not be easy to identify. The details of the craftsmanship are not clear. It looks well made with chased acanthus leaf feet. Can we get closer detailed images?

Best

Thanks so much for the information. I have read just about every post in the forums and enjoyed it all. I'm learning a lot. It's great to see people discussing art with such enthusiasm!

How do I attach more than one picture per post?

Thanks,

Tim

Here's another pic. I really appreciate your help! The bowl seems to have been made from two pieces of metal. The bottom of the round-bottomed bowl is one piece; the sides and top are another -- there's a band about a quarter inch wide where it was joined to form a circle. There's also a line where the bottom piece was joined to the sides, going all the way around the bottom. There's a lot of the yellowish residue on the inside of the legs of the stand. The stand is a bit warped.

Best,

Tim

Hi Tim

These images are clearer and I suspect this is also not very old. Have you tested it with a magnet to see if it is iron? The patina looks forced and the hammering is erratic. I suspect it is European and for export to tourists. Interesting decorative piece.

Best

Thanks very much for your help, Fred. You're right -- a magnet sticks to it. I take it that's bad. Oh well, I'm sure it'll make a great potpourri holder . . .

Have a good one,

Tim