‘Crab’ Ring, Lucien Gaillard, c. 1905 - c. 1906

‘Crab’ Ring, Lucien Gaillard, c. 1905 - c. 1906

casting, d 17mm × w 11.2gr More details

Lucien Gaillard was one of the leading French Art Nouveau jewellery artists. In terms of its shape, the powerful simplicity of this solid cast gold ring is typical of Gaillard’s nature-inspired designs. The pale pink natural pearl is pinched between the crab’s claws.

On display in room 1.18