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Contemporary artists have sometimes reverted for inspiration to earlier periods; Art Nouveau and Art Deco are two such sources. The styles of the second half of the 19th century themselves evoked themes as, for example, in the rococo and naturalistic revivals, the Celtic revival and so on. Here the artist has invoked later 19th century American style in the sleek, compact blade type, worked stem rod construction and medallion finial. Such later waves, resonances, in design are assurances of deeply felt sentiments.

Server · New Jersey · 2004. Silver, chased, engraved, polished and bevelled. By Yothers, Wendy. Victoria and Albert Museum, London.