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.

Copper Charger.

Signed J. Pearson, dated 1895, numbered 2241

69.5 cm in diameter.

Copper Charger signed J. Pearson, dated 1895, and numbered 2222.

68cm in diameter.