ASHBEE, Charles Robert
(b. 1863, Isleworth, d. 1942, Godden Green, Kent)

Porringer

1925
Silver, agate
Hessisches Landesmuseum, Darmstadt

In the later 1890s, Ashbee designed some marvellously assured silver tableware, including dishes and decanters; he chose to work with a few simple elements, such as plain hammered silver, coloured stones set sparingly and fluent wirework. He produced a remarkable variety of designs, which had a wide and enduring appeal.