Ruskin Jewelry

Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-307 -- More Projects »
At the Renninger's flea market in Mount Dora, Fla., host Terry Kovel uncovers antique Ruskin jewelry from England. Ruskin was an English company that made pottery in the late 1800s. The company also made glass and enamel stones that were mounted in pewter and worn as pins.
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This antique jewelry piece is by Ruskin. It's made of pottery.
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Here's another piece of Ruskin pottery--a beautiful vase.
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Another piece by Ruskin, this one was done by the Forest Guild Group. Ruskin jewlery was very popular during the Arts and Crafts movement.
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Ruskin English pottery started in 1898.
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Ruskin made the enamel pottery stones, marked Ruskin on the back.
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The glazed ceramic stones were sent out to jewelers and crafts people who would create the mounts.
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The value is determined by the cabochon glaze and the quality of the mount.
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Cabochon is a jeweler's term that refers to the shape of the stone.
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The pewter on this piece is hammered on the back to produce the design. It's priced at $145.
Resources
Renninger's Twin Markets
Renninger's Antique & Farmers Market
Website: www.renningers.com
Guests
Robert Sindelar
Dealer
Phone: 352-383-0241
E-mail: potsetal@aol.com
Website: www.sindelarandobrien.com
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