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I am wondering whether anyone has a brooch-sculpture, ring or necklace by the British jeweller Ellis Palmer (d. 1998) as I am trying to trace the remainder of her works. While there is a book about her, a number of her works still are in the wind. I would like to obtain photos or other documentary evidence about them.

Ms Palmer had a unique style which had echoes in the works of her husband, the pre-eminent wood engraver, Garrick Palmer. She made the unique, large brooch-sculptures out of boiled monkfish bones, silver and gold and gemstones with character.

I have a large pair of leaf earrings by Ellis Palmer. Do you want a picture or information?

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

We would indeed welcome any images and/or information regarding the work of Ellis Palmer (Ellis Leach-Moore).

Trev.

I have several pieces of Elis's work which were commissioned by my mother in the 1980s and 9os. They include silver earrings and silver mounted jade and amber pendants.

PLease let me know if you would like photos

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

Yes indeed, please post them here.

Trev.

I have an oxidised silver necklace with sodalite beads made by Ellis Palmer which I bought in 1995 and I would be interested to know more about the maker.

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Hi Ellis Palmer taught my mother jewellery making at evening school during the 1970's. I kept in touch as I went to school with her daughtee Emma and knew her two sisters well. Ellis made my wedding ring for me in 1987, which I am happy to say I still wear asI have been married for 25 years now.
If you would like pictures please let me know

Hi Claire,

Welcome to the Forum.

Yes indeed, please post them here.

Trev.

While it's good to know that there are at least a couple of pieces of Ellis's work out there, I do wonder how they have become so camera-shy. Any ideas, Trev? (even personal messages have gone for naught - go figure)