DOI Heft:
Nr. 167 (February 1907)
DOI Artikel:Studio-talk
DOI Seite / Zitierlink:https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.20774#0089
Studio-Talk
For local work the Chobham bookbindings by the
Misses Allen challenged comparison with any sent
from other parts, and prominent too was Miss
Ward’s needlework; but some beautiful specimens
of Newlyn bronze work lent by Miss Pilditch set
a standard for local workers. Mr. Galsworthy’s
sketches and six drawings by Miss Spyers were
noticeable features; as also were some delicate
and effective enamels by Mr. Fournier and Miss
Ada Dussler’s fan painting, quite modern in spirit.
Altogether the educational influence of this local
show was unmistakable. D. W. L.
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TEA TRAY
DESIGNED BY JOHN WILLIAMS
WORKED BY PATRICK ROCHE
SILVER POT-POURRI CASKET
DESIGNED BY JOHN WILLIAMS
WORKED BY PATRICK ROCHE
The pupils made rapid progress, and their work
soon earned warm praise at the Home Arts and
Crafts Exhibitions at the Albert Hall, as well as
gold stars for design and workmanship. Copper,
brass, and pewter are used with admirable
taste for the various things made by the lads,
ranging from mirror-frames to fenders, and re-
cently silver has been added. Patrick Roche,
a member whose workmanship has already
won distinction, obtained a prize at a lately
held Dublin exhibition for the silver pot-
pourri casket illustrated, the stem of which
is set with enamels. The growth of the
industry marks a corresponding development
of refinement and material comfort amongst
the workers, the elevating influence of such a
handicraft being especially marked in Ireland,
where it makes all the difference between
wretchedness and contentment. J. B.
67
FIVEMILETOWN, CO. TYRONE.—The
metal repousse work established here
some years ago as a cottage industry has
attained a degree of artistic excellence
which seems to prove that the Irish have not alto-
gether lost their ancient skill in the working of metal.
It was founded by Mrs. Montgomery, of Blessing-
bourne, in the hope of giving the village lads
employment for their spare hours, and of relieving
the poverty of the place ; she herself taught them
in a class, with the help of a local bank manager
and an occasional visit from Mr. John Williams,
then art teacher to the Surrey County Council.
ELECTRIC-LIGHT DESIGNED BY JOHN WILLIAMS
SCONCE WORKED BY M. CARRUTH
For local work the Chobham bookbindings by the
Misses Allen challenged comparison with any sent
from other parts, and prominent too was Miss
Ward’s needlework; but some beautiful specimens
of Newlyn bronze work lent by Miss Pilditch set
a standard for local workers. Mr. Galsworthy’s
sketches and six drawings by Miss Spyers were
noticeable features; as also were some delicate
and effective enamels by Mr. Fournier and Miss
Ada Dussler’s fan painting, quite modern in spirit.
Altogether the educational influence of this local
show was unmistakable. D. W. L.
t »<«1 *k
TEA TRAY
DESIGNED BY JOHN WILLIAMS
WORKED BY PATRICK ROCHE
SILVER POT-POURRI CASKET
DESIGNED BY JOHN WILLIAMS
WORKED BY PATRICK ROCHE
The pupils made rapid progress, and their work
soon earned warm praise at the Home Arts and
Crafts Exhibitions at the Albert Hall, as well as
gold stars for design and workmanship. Copper,
brass, and pewter are used with admirable
taste for the various things made by the lads,
ranging from mirror-frames to fenders, and re-
cently silver has been added. Patrick Roche,
a member whose workmanship has already
won distinction, obtained a prize at a lately
held Dublin exhibition for the silver pot-
pourri casket illustrated, the stem of which
is set with enamels. The growth of the
industry marks a corresponding development
of refinement and material comfort amongst
the workers, the elevating influence of such a
handicraft being especially marked in Ireland,
where it makes all the difference between
wretchedness and contentment. J. B.
67
FIVEMILETOWN, CO. TYRONE.—The
metal repousse work established here
some years ago as a cottage industry has
attained a degree of artistic excellence
which seems to prove that the Irish have not alto-
gether lost their ancient skill in the working of metal.
It was founded by Mrs. Montgomery, of Blessing-
bourne, in the hope of giving the village lads
employment for their spare hours, and of relieving
the poverty of the place ; she herself taught them
in a class, with the help of a local bank manager
and an occasional visit from Mr. John Williams,
then art teacher to the Surrey County Council.
ELECTRIC-LIGHT DESIGNED BY JOHN WILLIAMS
SCONCE WORKED BY M. CARRUTH