George Hunt (1892 – 1960) was a Birmingham-based Arts and Crafts jeweller and artist. Born in Dudley, he moved, together with his household to Harborne. The Birmingham Civic Society, alongside together with his great-nephew, just lately unveiled a blue plaque at his Bull Road Handle. George Hunt was a defining character within the Arts and Crafts motion.
On the age of 5, he misplaced his listening to after affected by diphtheria. However, he by no means let his incapacity maintain him again. In 1908, at age 16, he received free admission to the celebrated Birmingham Faculty of Artwork, the place Bernard Cuzner taught him. Whereas on the Margaret Road college, he received a number of prizes. Primarily in each design and metalwork in plenty of nationwide competitions.
By the Nineteen Twenties, he was a distinguished member of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society. Right here he exhibited alongside Omar Ramsden, Arthur and George Gaskin and John Paul Cooper. His work was broadly exhibited together with varied exhibitions in Paris.
Recalled as a tall, bespectacled man who spoke loudly and shortly, wearing a black cape and hat, he was an outgoing determine. Within the Nineteen Twenties, he opened a store at 5 Methods, close to Birmingham metropolis centre. His clientele included aristocracy reminiscent of Eileen Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, Duchess of Sutherland and seemingly, the Queen Mom.
George Hunt at Public sale
Lot 25
George Hunt Arts and Crafts type twin dealt with dish
Estimate: £800 – £1,200
Lot 26
George Hunt Arts and Crafts type silver mounted mazer bowl.
Estimate: £1,000 – £1,500
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