Lot 248: Helen Walton (British, 1850-1921)

Helen Walton (British, 1850-1921)
A set of eight Glasgow School finger bowls, enamel decorated with dragonflies amongst flowers, monogrammed 'HW', possibly designed together with Hannah Walton, 11.5cm diameter (8).

Helen Walton was sister of George Walton, the noted Scottish architect and designer.

Reference:
see Jude Burkhauser, Glasgow Girls: Women in Art and Design, 1880-1920, Canongate Books, 1990, no.114 for similar examples with differing designs and p.166 for further information about Hannah and her sisters Constance and Helen.