John Pearson was one of the founder members of the Guild of Handicrafts along with C. R. Ashbee in the east end of London. While working within the Guild John Pearson was criticised for signing his work and working outside the guild thus contravening the rules of the Guild. This culminated in his resignation in 1892. He continued to produce chased silver, copper and brass pieces in his own workshop and lectured at the Newlyn Industrial School. His designs encompass mythical animals and sea creatures. Also a Favourite motif was the Tree of Life. This motif was worked into many of his designs and shows the influence of his friend William de Morgan and their shared study of Islamic ceramics and metalwork.
This unsigned charger has the very poplar Gallon motif and is attributed to John Pearson or Newlyn workshops. Cica 1900. The charger is 38cm in Diameter.
An early signed copper charger, dated 1890. Finely chased with a pretty Persian
influenced flower design. 38 cm Diameter
£ P.O.A
Large round copper tray
Marked with his J.P punch, 60 cm
Detail of the border of the tray above.
Fine Newlyn copper candel holder
Showing the infullence of John Pearson on the metal work of the Newlyn school
early large mark 'NEWLYN' circe 1900
Dimentions 15 cm square, 24 cm long
Drip pans removed for picture
Fine Newlyn copper candle holder.
Early mark 'NEWLYN' circa 1900, 15 cm squre, 24 cm long.
Drip pans removed for picture
The two candle holders with drip pans in place.
Copper Charger signed J. Pearson, dated 1895, and numbered 2222.
68cm in diameter.
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