An large and exceptional piece by Alexander Ritchie Iona Celtic art…..The wall charger is decorated with a Nunnery cross to the centre with two bands of Celtic knot work…..The Nunnery cross beautifully executed….The work to the centre band of Celtic knot work is extraordinary in execution being intricate and fine…..The larger and more typical Celtic scrolls to the outer edge are also superbly executed….Almost certainly carried out by Ritchie himself with the back stippling and edging being carried out with a squared tool as you would hope to see….Heavy gauge….Rolled outer edge….Now fully cleaned with a polished patina just as made and sold in 1905/10…..Excellent original condition……A large important piece of Scottish arts and crafts by Ritchie…..
Measuring 24”
NOW SOLD…
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