Arts and Crafts Gold, Aventurine Feldspar and Fire Opal Brooch, Frank Gardner Hale The oblong oval openwork brooch centering one oval cabochon feldspar approximately 14.3 x 9.2 mm., quartered by floral goldwork, flanked by 2 round cabochon fire opals approximately 5.4 and 5.8 mm., further flanked by 6 polished gold balls, signed F.G.H., circa 1900, approximately 4 dwt. Frank Gardner Hale is one of the most prominent and highly regarded jewelry craftsmans of the Arts and Crafts period. After studying under C. R. Ashbee in England, Hale moved to Boston where he was made a master by the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts. He later served on the jury of the Society of Arts and Crafts, and then on its Council.
Feldspar: milky orange, slightly translucent on sides. Fire opals: orange and green, smaller stone deeper orange. 1/2 x 1 1/2".
Arts and Crafts Gold, Aventurine Feldspar and Fire Opal Brooch, Frank Gardner Hale The oblong oval openwork brooch centering one oval cabochon feldspar approximately 14.3 x 9.2 mm., quartered by floral goldwork, flanked by 2 round cabochon fire opals approximately 5.4 and 5.8 mm., further flanked by 6 polished gold balls, signed F.G.H., circa 1900, approximately 4 dwt. Frank Gardner Hale is one of the most prominent and highly regarded jewelry craftsmans of the Arts and Crafts period. After studying under C. R. Ashbee in England, Hale moved to Boston where he was made a master by the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts. He later served on the jury of the Society of Arts and Crafts, and then on its Council.
Feldspar: milky orange, slightly translucent on sides. Fire opals: orange and green, smaller stone deeper orange. 1/2 x 1 1/2".
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