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.
John Pearson copper charger .
Signed and dated 1899, Design No.2471
37cm, Price £ P.O.A
Center detail of above.
Detail of above
Detail of above
An early signed J.Pearson charger dated 1890, finely chased with Persian influenced design.
38 cm diameter.
John Pearson 1890 £ P.O.A
A large copper wall plaque measuring 159cm x 76cm attributed to Newlyn (unmarked)
P.O.A
J.P. 1898 decorated with stylised birds which
appear on all four sides. Each bird is of a different design
and this is a typical feature of the work of John Pearson.
£ P.O.A
Details of the John Pearson casket.
Copper Charger attributed to Newlyn, 62cm diameter with a sunburst decoration
in the centre and a border chased with fish.(Sold)
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.
Large round copper tray
Marked with his J.P punch, 60 cm
C. 1900
£ P.O.A
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.
(sold)
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