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Lot location
Ripon, North Yorkshire
LATINO MOVIO (1858-1949)
AN ARTS AND CRAFTS SILVER COMPORT, by Walter Walker & Brownfield Tolhurst, London 1905, the circular dish chased with stylised foliage, signed 'L. Movio' and dated 1906, raised on a tapering cylindrical stem issuing from a domed foot, similarly chased with stylised thorny branches, the whole with spot-hammered finish. 25.7 troy ounces, 17.5cm high, 26cm diameter
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Marks to centre of dish are clear and well struck. The signature and date to the border of the dish is clear. The tazza stands upright and does not rock. Some minor surface marks but generally in very good condition and a superb piece by this virtuoso chaser.
AN ARTS AND CRAFTS SILVER COMPORT, by Walter Walker & Brownfield Tolhurst, London 1905, the circular dish chased with stylised foliage, signed 'L. Movio' and dated 1906, raised on a tapering cylindrical stem issuing from a domed foot, similarly chased with stylised thorny branches, the whole with spot-hammered finish. 25.7 troy ounces, 17.5cm high, 26cm diameter
Note:
- The facsimile signature of Latino Movio (1858-1949) has been noted on chased and embossed Arts and Crafts silver pieces hallmarked between 1901 and 1907.
Although very few details about his life and work have come to light, he appears in the 1911 census as an Italian 'artist in metal repoussé'. His son and daughter are recorded living in the same house as a 'brass finisher and chaser' and 'art metal teacher' respectively.
Given the style of his work, and the date when his signature begins to appear on silver, it seems probable that he was employed in the workshop of Gilbert Marks whose output ceased around 1902 because of illness. Further weight is lent to this argument by the fact that Movio's facsimile signature turns up on items bearing the 'maker's mark' of Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst for whom Marks worked and at whose showrooms he exhibited his silver from 1895 to 1901. A likely scenario is that Movio continued to work for them (as well as for other retailers) on his own account after leaving the employ of Marks, applying his own signature in the same style.
Movio last appears as a 'chaser' in a 1934 trade directory.
The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.
Marks to centre of dish are clear and well struck. The signature and date to the border of the dish is clear. The tazza stands upright and does not rock. Some minor surface marks but generally in very good condition and a superb piece by this virtuoso chaser.
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Venue address
Ripon Business Park
Charter Road
Ripon
Ripon, North Yorkshire
HG4 1AJ
United Kingdom
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Auction dates
Starts:
05 Mar 2021 15:00 GMT
Ends from:
14 Mar 2021 18:00 GMT
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Condition Reports
Condition Reports are provided upon request; the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Members of staff are not trained restorers or conservators and, particularly for higher value lots, you should obtain an opinion from such a professional in advance of the auction. We recommend that you always view a lot in person. We are, primarily, agents for the seller. We are dependent on information provided by the seller and whilst we may inspect lots and act reasonably in taking a general view about them, we are normally unable to carry out a detailed or any examination of lots in order to ascertain their condition in the way in which it would be wise for a buyer to do. Intending buyers have the opportunity to inspect of goods, and therefore accept responsibility for inspecting and investigating lots in which they may be interested. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale. Neither the seller nor we, as the auctioneers, accept any responsibility for their condition. In particular, mechanical objects of any age are not guaranteed to be in working order. In specified circumstances, lots mis-described because they are ‘deliberate forgeries’ may be returned, and repayment made. There is a 21 day time limit for this. (The expression ‘deliberate forgery’ is defined in our Conditions of Sale).
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Images in this catalogue, unless expressly stated, are not life sized. Weights and measurements given in the catalogue descriptions are approximate only.
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Some lots such as those containing ivory, tortoiseshell, coral, etc. may require export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK or the European Union. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping them. Please contact the department for assistance.
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