The Decorative Arts Society 1850 to the Present

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JOURNAL 24

2000

Decorative Art Collecting: Passion and Fashion

Dedicated to Shirley Bury and Clive Wainwright

The Decorative Arts Society

1850 to the Present

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Front cover illustration : Corner cabinet with pottery by the Martin brothers from the Harriman-Judd collection of English studio and art pottery. Back cover illustration : Enamelled gold pendant set with pearls and a central blue-stained chalcedony made by Marchi, Bologna (British Museum). Published by The Decorative Arts Society 1850 to the Present.

Copyright of all articles rest with the authors. Articles may not be reproduced without written permission obtained through the DAS.

ISSN 0260 9568

Printed in Bembo by G. H. Smith & Son, Easingwold, York.

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Contents

Editor's Introduction 4

Appreciation: Shirley Bury and Clive Wainwright by Sir Roy Strong 5

A Pugin Commission by James Joli 6

Borrowing from Collectors: The role of the Loan in the formation

of the Victoria and Albert Museum and its Collection

(1852 - 1932) by Ann Eatwell 20

Ernest Marsh - collector by Christopher Jordan 31

The Arts and Crafts Movement collections at

Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum

by Mary Greenstead 48

Martin Battersby: A portrait of the Artist as Collector,

Designer and Writer by Tom McGill 59

Knowledge, Money and Time: Ann Hull Grundy as a

Collector of Victorian Jewellery - art historian or collector?

by Charlotte Gere and Judy Rudoe 80

A pioneering Californian collection of English art

and studio pottery by Peter Rose 98

Trustees and Governors of the DAS 110

Review of the Year 111

List of Members 112

Cumulative Contents 115

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Trustees and Governors of the Society 2000

The Rt Hon Lord Briggs of Lewes (Chairman)

Sir Geoffrey de Bellaigue GCVO FBA FSA

John Keatley

Andrew Mcintosh Patrick

The Director of the Royal Pavilion Brighton (ex officio)

Helen Auty Piers Oakey (Hon. Solicitor)

Margaret Baird Peter Rose

Geraldine Beare Judy Rudoe

Anne Ceresole Robert Senecal

IanDoherty Alex Werner

Simon Edsor Muriel Wilson

Mark Eastment Michael Barker (ex officio)

Helen Grogan Alycen Mitchell (ex officio)

Peter Miall

The Society aims to encourage the study and appreciation forthcoming events and general information - relevant of all aspects of the Decorative Arts in Britain, Europe and exhibitions and auctions, new publications, etc. The society America from 1850 to the present. The term 'Decorative also publishes an annual Journal of specialised articles which Arť is used in its broadest sense. The field covered ranges is issued to all members. from architecture, interior and industrial design and the graphic arts. Further details about the Society may be obtained from the

Hon Secretary, P O Box 844, Lewes East Sussex BN7 3NG. Each year the Society organises day excursions, study Applications to join the Society should be made to the weekends in Britain and abroad, day seminars and lectures. Membership Secretary, Pound Cottage, Plough Lane, Newsletters are issued during the year giving details of Marston, Devizes, Wilts SN10 5SR.

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