very well known for their German Jugendstil
but dare not cross the room to the one hanging by the fireplace less he walk in and find her being vain
making it a statement piece that effortlessly draws attention
Crafted in silver during the 1970s
as most necklaces made in this manner were later altered with modern chains
Antique Arts & Crafts Silver Penannular Brooch by Alexander Ritchie, 1908 steel very well known for theirThe brooch is both ancient and modern, a design reaching back to early Celtic forms, reborn through the romantic eye of the Arts and Crafts movement. Alexander Ritchie, working on the remote Scottish isle of Iona, created jewelry that honored both his Celtic heritage and the simplicity of handcraft. This bold penannular form with its coiled rose motifs, carries the unmistakable imprint of his workshop; it's quiet, sculptural, timeless. Made in 1908,