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The commonest mistake was giving the wrong dates for pieces designed by Dorrie for example the R.W.Wise website, see below. Arts & Crafts Earrings w/Amethyst, Blue Zircon & Pearl: These striking earrings feature a cluster design of prong-set amethysts and blue zircons, each earring suspending five cultured pearl drops which flutter off the ear in a graceful arc. Each earring measures 3/4” in diameter. The stones are set in a gilt silver mount and are clip-backs. Designed by English Arts & Crafts artist Dorrie Nossiter. Circa 1890-1910. $2.785.00 The inference was wrongly made in the British context Arts and Crafts therefore early 1890’s to 1910’s when designers were using this style for a much longer period. The age Dorrie was over this period is from not being born to the age of 17 when she had only just completed her first year at the Central Art School. This is also true for pieces by Sybil Dunlop. |