W. A. S. Benson (Stamped) – Large Arts and Crafts Copper Lily Pad Tray
£1,800
A large copper lily pad tray, Arts and Crafts movement, by W. A. S. Benson. Circular form with pressed radial veins and petal-shaped scalloped edge.
This copper tray, designed by W. A. S. Benson during the Arts and Crafts movement, exemplifies the maker’s synthesis of natural form and functional design. The broad circular surface is pressed with radiating veins converging at the centre, creating a stylised lily pad motif. The scalloped rim follows the petal outline, combining symmetry with the organic irregularity characteristic of Benson’s metalwork.
Benson’s work often balanced artisanal hand-finishing with industrial precision, a philosophy that reflected his close association with the Arts and Crafts ideals of integrity and simplicity. This tray, stamped with the maker’s mark, demonstrates his mastery of proportion and subtle modelling in copper.
Width: 22.44 in (57 cm)
Depth: 22.44 in (57 cm)
1900-1909