Antique Arts & Crafts Silver Penannular Brooch by Alexander Ritchie, 1908 1870 fleur de lis 6 mm across the face

6 mm across the face

with delicate brushstrokes conveying fur

as well as a second maker’s mark “AC & O” on a link near the bale

The center stone is an approximately 1

this fabulously luxurious ring contains three rows of stunning gems

Antique Arts & Crafts Silver Penannular Brooch by Alexander Ritchie, 1908 1870 fleur de lis 6 mm across the faceThe brooch is both ancient and modern, a design reaching back to early Celtic forms, reborn through the romantic eye of the Arts and Crafts movement. Alexander Ritchie, working on the remote Scottish isle of Iona, created jewelry that honored both his Celtic heritage and the simplicity of handcraft. This bold penannular form with its coiled rose motifs, carries the unmistakable imprint of his workshop; it's quiet, sculptural, timeless. Made in 1908,