Posted 10 years ago
kyratango
(439 items)
Big enamel damage on this extraordinary enamel!
Charles F. VARLEY was a famous enamelist who's works were integrated to Archibald KNOX boxes and jewellery for Liberty and Co.
Though unsigned and unmarked, it is undoubtful his work :-)
1.5/8" diameter.
Big part of my repair was to shape the white Fimo polymer clay to fill the lacking part in slight rounded shape...
Water color pencils rubbed on wet make-up thin brush, applied before heating in the oven at 110 celsius for 20 minutes.
Then protected with a thin layer of top coat nail polish.
Repair is still obvious, but result is over my expects !
Thanks for looking :-)
Nice work. I saw this but thought it was beyond repair.
I didn't find out until many years after I started collecting Arts & Crafts that Charles Fleetwood Varley was actually my great great great uncle. I actually have Varley as one of my middle names, as do all of my close relatives (who have had for generations).
I have one piece, an amazing brooch. I found out that after the work he did for Liberty and the Guild Of Handicrafts, he worked for some Hatton Road jewellers including Thomas L Mott.
He was also a watercolorist which is how I made the connection. My grandmother told me that my Varley ancestor's watercolours were in the Victorian National Gallery. When I went to see them, I realised it was Charles Fleetwood Varley.
If only we had a few enamels in the family!
Fantastic to hear that! So to say, now we are connected ;-))
I wondered if you saw the auction when active, there was a little struggle...
Many many thanks for your comment Jewels1900!
Kyra, this is gorgeous. I love it and so impressed with your talent.
Also, how interesting that Jewels is family member... :)
Wow! Really incredible work!! Your results are amazing!
stunning AND BREATHTAKING!!!
DrFluffy, Jscott and Sean, many thanks for your warm comments!
Many thanks too to the 11 quick lovers !
Kyra you have done a great job administering aid!
I'm glad you own this important piece now!
Impressive!
Racer, what a warm comment, you are an angel, thank you !
many thanks Walksoftly for your kind visit and comment :-)
Updated with close up. Surfdub and glasslove, thank you!
You are an artist...
What a wonderful brooch and how you saved it from a life in a drawer! This can be worn! It's beautiful!
Thank you sooo much DrFluffy and Elisabethan for your highly appreciated comments!
What an amazing enamel painting!
very niceeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Love this very much!
Fledermaus, Roycroft and vintagelamp, thank you all for your amazing, nice and lovely comments ;-))
Agram, thank you for your love :-)
Phil and Vladimir, many thanks for your lovely visit :-)
Its amazing. I've never seen enamel jewelry repaired. Thank you for your insight. Your talent is appreciated. Its beyond wonderful.
MermaidTears, thank you so much for your enthousiastic comment!
Nutsabotas, thank you for your love :-)
Hi Kryatango, i love your new profile picture so much I had to seek it out. It is absolutely fabulous.
Hi Vintagefran! You are an angel! Thank you so much for your love and comment :-))
Thanks again to the 31 lovers!
A box from Charles Fleetwood Varley :
http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=331475395183&category=37992&pm=1&ds=0&t=1427403336772
Talk about Tree Hugging ! (isnt that what those trees are doing ?lol) Great Job ! So many non-collectors would of just tossed it out - now its been assured a long future . Beautiful !
Paulmartin, I never discard damaged interesting pieces, plus I love repairing :-)
Lol for tree hugging, I didn't realised those two were in love :-D
Million thanks for your very kind comment and compliment!
Cherubchick, Wpj, Sean, thank you for the loves!
FCV1873-1959, your Varley profile pic is wonderful! Please post it and its story :-)
Thank you for your visit and love, welcome on CW!
Efe, Aura, many thanks for your visit and love !
Excellent conservation work!
Thank you Beyemvey! It is my best kyratisation result :-)
Thanks Ho2cultcha for your love :-D
Seriously impressed by your talent Kyra! Every time!!!
Thank you so much Celiene!
I must say I'm rather proud of the result :-D
This is so beautiful!!! :)
Martika, thank you so much for your visit, love and appreciation! :-)
Many thanks, Thomas for your love !
Martika, Pops! Thank you for reaching 40 loves, I'm amazed!!!
Gillian, thanks for your love :-D
The first other Fleetwood Varley brooch I saw, but not in my price range, halas...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ARTS-AND-CRAFTS-SILVER-ENAMEL-FLEETWOOD-BROOCH-/252936497710?fromMakeTrack=true
Thank you for your love, Swampdogg :-)
Hi kyra, I've seen this, I couldn't believe how much their asking for it.
Yeeees, very expensive as a general rule. That's why I only own one!
There was a broken one that sold recently, thought you might have been onto it Kyra. A single tree, I thought likely Varley but not 100% sure.
Yep Jean! All his stuff is overpriced :-D
Jewels1900, I haven't seen the broken one...
Did it went for a lot? I'd love to see it if you have a link :-)
Mmmm, looking again I'm not quite sure - kinda - sorta
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-VICTORIAN-ART-NOUVEAU-DECO-STERLING-SILVER-ENAMEL-BROOCH-PIN-OLD-/361939852353?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=f95MQ43EaJdTWOL9i5kuV90VY68%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Nice use of gold good, trees & mountain good. Not sure the definition, particularly around the trunk & branches are as good as yours.
Yep I saw this but wasn't sure if it was Charles Varley.
Oh! Thank you Jewels1900 for the link!
I don't know if the pic is out of focus, but the sharp details aren't there, nor the kind of iridescence in the enamel work of Varley!
The crazing is beyond repair, I don't think I'd have bought it ;-)
Have you seen my one Kyra? I'm not 100% sure it's Varley because the colour palate is unusual for him. But it is superb and it's huge. If it is him, and I think it is, its probably by the GoH. It's a highlight of my collection. You should check it out.
No... I explored your pinterest boards (so much treasures!!!), but couldn't find it
Hi Kyra, its on the bottom of my collection page. Large round brooch. Big river in foreground, trees in background. Leafwork & beading around edge. Green & violet colour way.
Thank you Swampdogg for your love! :-D