Guild of Handicraft Arts and Crafts silver and enamel box, 1902 possibly designed by Arthur

Guild of HandicraftArts and Crafts silver and enamel box, 1902possibly designed by Arthur Cameron or William Marksdepicting two gurnardshallmarks for London6cm high, 10.5cm wide. Provenance:The collection of Paul Whitfield (1942–2018)Paul Whitfield’s distinguished auctioneering career began in the furniture department at Christie’s in 1965 rising quickly through the ranks to become managing director at King Street by 1969. Later, he was instrumental in the setting up of Christie’s South Kensington. He was the son of the poet and writer Christopher Whitfield, an early friend of Michael Cardew in the 1920s, and a supporter of Frederick Landseer Griggs.After Christie’s, he worked in roles at Bonhams, Sotheby’s, and finally Phillips. Passionate about his craft, he had a deep knowledge of many areas, including bronzes, furniture, ceramics, and modern British painting. This passion was reflected in his own collection, avidly compiled over his lifetime and housed at his Cotswold home outside Chipping Campden.In retirement, he provided invaluable support to the north Cotswolds’ museums, as a trustee of the Guild of Handicraft Trust and the Court Barn Museum, as well as loaning works of art to the Winchcombe archive collection.Damage to the surface of the enamel to right edge, lower middle edge, left edge. Main area of enamel with the fish is OK. Surface of the silver is rubbed in places, and with light surface marks.