Reuben Watts was born in Manchester England on 29 May 1869 where he trained as a jeweller in the Arts and Crafts style. After the death of his wife he decided to visit New Zealand, arriving in Wellington in 1899. He worked for the commercial jewellers Littlejohn and exhibited with NZ Academy of Fine Arts, Wellington 1900–10. before moving to Auckland in 1906 where he worked for A. Kohn. Watts went on to became an independent jeweller exhibiting at the Auckland Arts and Crafts Club in 1912. Watts became known for his fine metal work and and between 1930 and 1939 he taught at Elam School of Art. He was musical, played the 'cello in an amateur trio and went on painting excursions with friend Arthur Heap. He painted watercolours but in later life painted in oils. He died in Auckland 12 December 1940. Reuben Watts is considered a more...

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New Zealand silver Reuben Watts enamel Arts & Crafts brooch,…

New Zealand silver Reuben Watts enamel Arts & Crafts brooch, repousse worked shield form brooch of blue and green enamel, 42 mm length stamped Watts sterling, Watts was known to use images of native flora and fauna as well as Maori design, this brooch…

New Zealand silver Reuben Watts (1869 - 1940) Auckland enamel…

New Zealand silver Reuben Watts (1869 - 1940) Auckland enamel Arts & Crafts brooch, silver backed circular white, blue and green enamel with image of a sailboat, 40 mm dia stamped Watts twice, sterling twice and Auck, Reuben Watts was a teacher of…

Reuben Watts (Auckland) New Zealand silver condiment spoon,…

Reuben Watts Silver Maori Mask Condiment Spoon

Reuben Watts (Auckland) New Zealand silver condiment spoon, hammered bowl with Maori mask to finial, marked Watts 16 cm length

New Zealand silver Reuben Watts (1869 - 1940) Auckland W.I.P.L.…

NZ Reuben Watts W.I.P.L. Pendant Medallion with Amethyst Cabochon

New Zealand silver Reuben Watts (1869 - 1940) Auckland W.I.P.L. Pendant medallion, women's international political League silver, enamel and amethyst cabochon pendant design of central bird of prey with laurel leaves surrounding, inscription to the…

New Zealand silver Reuben Watts (1869 - 1940) Auckland enamel…

Art Nouveau Enamel Pendant by Reuben Watts

New Zealand silver Reuben Watts (1869 - 1940) Auckland enamel Art Nouveau pendant, silver backed oval blue and green enamel panel with image of a sail boat in trailing leaf frame, 7 cm length marked Reuben Watts (in script) sterling

Reuben Watts (NZ 1869-1940) silver pendant circa 1920s, set…

Reuben Watts Silver Pendant with Pounamu Tiki and Owls

Reuben Watts (NZ 1869-1940) silver pendant circa 1920s, set with a carved a New Zealand greenstone pounamu tiki, paua shell. Decorated in relief with owls and a Maori mask. Marked Watts engraved 11'8'27, size 46 x 30 mm. Ref: Miller's Encyclopedia

An uncommon N.Z. Reuben Watts (1869-1940) silver and turquoise…

Silver and Turquoise Reuben Watts Brooch

An uncommon N.Z. Reuben Watts (1869-1940) silver and turquoise brooch, the oval hammered panel with pierced leaf heart forms, the centre with cabochon turquoise in raised rub-over mount, the plain scrolling mounts below supporting the single turquoise…

New Zealand silver Reuben Watts 1869-1940 World War I period…

NZ Flying School Brooch by Reuben Watts

New Zealand silver Reuben Watts 1869-1940 World War I period 'New Zealand flying School' brooch ferns and spread wings in red, white and blue enamel, named to W G Mitchell marked sterling Watts. The New Zealand flying school was formed in 1915, by the…

A good Reuben Watts silver and enamel Arts & Crafts spoon the…

Enamel Arts & Crafts Spoon by Reuben Watts

A good Reuben Watts silver and enamel Arts & Crafts spoon the impressive stylised flower head terminal with turquoise enamel highlights and entwined silver wire, hand beaten bowl. Maker's full name mark to reverse and Sterling, length 13.3 cm. Note: A…

Reuben Watts (Auckland) silver caddy spoon with Maori motif,…

Maori-inspired Silver Caddy Spoon by Reuben Watts

Reuben Watts (Auckland) silver caddy spoon with Maori motif, kowhaiwhai decorated handle, planished broad bowl. Stamped maker's mark.

Reuben Watts heavy 15ct gold cigarette case, shaped for the hip,…

Heavy 15ct Gold Cigarette Case with Monogram

Reuben Watts heavy 15ct gold cigarette case, shaped for the hip, engraved monogram to the lid, planished interior. Stamped maker's mark. 8.5 x 9.5 cm. 147gms. One of the most substantial gold cases we have seen.

A pair of Reuben Watts N.Z. Arts & Crafts silver knife rests,…

Art Nouveau Enamel Knife Rests by Reuben Watts

A pair of Reuben Watts N.Z. Arts & Crafts silver knife rests, each end of open entwined Art Nouveau form with hand beaten effect and central raised heart form blue enamel plaque with green speckled highlights, rub-over mounts, the connecting bars of…

Reuben Watts N.Z. Arts & Crafts silver and enamel pendant, the…

Reuben Watts Enamel Pendant in Original Box

Reuben Watts N.Z. Arts & Crafts silver and enamel pendant, the stylish sinuous form with blue and green enameled panels, conforming drop, the tapered bail with bead highlights, the reverse stamped with maker's named in full and 'Sterling', in original…

Reuben Watts (New Zealand 1869-1940) period flying school…

Watts Flying School Brooch with War and Victory Miniatures

Reuben Watts (New Zealand 1869-1940) period flying school brooch, ferns and spread wings in red, white and blue enamel with attached World War I miniature war and Victory, stamped sterling and Watts

Rare cased set six Reuben Watts (New Zealand 1869-1940),…

Enamel & Silver Teaspoons by Reuben Watts

Rare cased set six Reuben Watts (New Zealand 1869-1940), Auckland sterling silver teaspoons, with turquoise enamel tops, spiral stems and hand hammered bowls, script stamp Reuben Watts Stg silver

Reuben Watts (New Zealand 1869-1940) Arts and Crafts period…

Arts and Crafts Enamel Pendant by Reuben Watts

Reuben Watts (New Zealand 1869-1940) Arts and Crafts period silver and enamel pendant, shield shape with central blue/green enamel panel, hammered finish with natural pearl drop. Impressed script mark, and marked silver

A good Reuben Watts silver and enamel Arts & Crafts spoon, the…

Reuben Watts Enamel Spoon with Turquoise Highlights

A good Reuben Watts silver and enamel Arts & Crafts spoon, the impressive stylised flower head terminal with turquoise enamel highlights and entwined silver wire, hand beaten bowl. Maker's full name mark to reverse and STERLING, length 13.3 cm. Note: A…

A rare Reuben Watts (NZ 1869-1940) Maori decorated silver caddy…

Rare Maori Decorated Silver Caddy Spoon by Reuben Watts

A rare Reuben Watts (NZ 1869-1940) Maori decorated silver caddy spoon, kowhaiwhai engraved handle, hammered bowl, impressed mark to reverse WATTS, together with two maker's cyphers. Note: The use of Maori designs in New Zealand Arts & Crafts items is…

15ct gold cigarette case by Reuben Watts of Auckland, plain…

Reuben Watts' Engraved Gold Cigarette Case with Monogram

15ct gold cigarette case by Reuben Watts of Auckland, plain slightly bowed shape engraved monogram MC

A Reuben Watts silver and enamel pendant, in the New Zealand…

Enamelled Viking Ship Pendant by Reuben Watts

A Reuben Watts silver and enamel pendant, in the New Zealand Arts & Crafts manner, of open sinuous tendrils encircling an oval panel worked with a Viking ship in green, ochre and blue enamels. Suspended from a double chain from a hanging bale, a small…

A pair of Reuben Watts N.Z. Arts & Crafts silver knife rests,…

Art Nouveau Knife Rests with Enamel Hearts

A pair of Reuben Watts N.Z. Arts & Crafts silver knife rests, each end of open entwined Art Nouveau form with hand beaten effect and central raised heart form blue enamel plaque with green speckled highlights, rub-over mounts, the connecting bars of…

A N.Z. Arts & Crafts silver and enamel pendant by Reuben Watts,…

Reuben Watts Enamel Pendant in NZ Arts & Crafts Style

A N.Z. Arts & Crafts silver and enamel pendant by Reuben Watts, the stylish sinuous form with blue and green enamelled panels, conforming drop, the tapered bail with bead highlights, the reverse stamped with maker's name in full and 'Sterling', in…