A large Birmingham Guild of Handicraft peacocok silver buckle

Price: Sold

Delighted to be able to acquire this fantastic Birmingham Guild of Handicraft buckle from the Purple Shop (Anthony Gardner collection) sale at Bellmans on 16th April. This very large and rare peacock example was designed by Arthur Fowler and exhibited at the 1899 Arts and crafts Exhibition Society.

Maker:  Birmingham Guild of Handicraft

Designer:  Arthur Fowler

Date: 1899

Marks: BGofH, Birmingham, “z”

Material: Sterling silver

Condition: Excellent

Size: 15.75 cm wide

Weight: 3.3 oz, 95 grams