Item 450

A large copper ear made by the Yattendon Class, circa 1902.

This is a stunning piece of work by the Yattendon Class with a very well executed pattern of honesty in repousse around the main body of the ewer. The large spout is riveted to the body of the jug and the handle is beautifully shaped. The word “Honesty” is also written in repousse beneath the spout. I can safely say that this probably the rarest and nicest piece of work by the Class that I have been lucky enough to own.

This design was exhibited at the 1902 Home Arts and Industries exhibition at the Royal Albert Hall. It was illustrated in The Studio that year and we learn that the piece is not, as is usually the case, designed by Mrs Waterhouse, but is in fact designed by other members of the Class. The Studio article describes the piece as a “substantial copper ewer with a quaintly divided handle by her two pupils, Walter Cox and Henry Smith.”

A gorgeous piece in great condition and with a lovely patina.