Lot 79. James Cromar Watt (1862-1940), Arts & Crafts gold, enamel and pearl and gem-set necklace, circa 1905; 45cm long. Estimate £3,000-5,000. Courtesy Lyon & Turnbull

with multiple chains with enamelled, seed pearl and garnet cabochon spacers, suspending graduated boteh-shaped painted enamel pendant drops.

Literature: Gere, Charlotte and Munn, Geoffrey C. 'Pre-Raphaelite to Arts and Crafts Jewellery', Antique Collectors Club 1996, p. 40, pl. 15 

Note: James Cromar Watt was born in Aberdeen. He worked in precious metals, and developed particular skills in the ancient techniques of gold granulation and translucent foiled enamelling. His work was exhibited in Turin in 1902 and was illustrated in the Art Journal periodical of the time. Some of his pieces were strongly influenced by the enamel work of Phoebe Traquair and some were designed in association with the painter and stained glass artist, Douglas Strachan. His work is predominantly in the collection of Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum.

Lyon & Turnbull. Decorative Arts: Design since 1860, Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:00am