§ David Watkins (British b.1940-) 'Landlines' Neckpiece five piece, neoprene coated steel in red, blue and green (internal measurments approximately 20-25cm) Footnote: Provenance: Contemporary Applied Arts, London, 1990: The Alan and Pat Firth Collection; Private Collection, UK. Exhibited: The Crafts Council Gallery, London, What Is Jewellery?, 1994-95. Pat Firth noted that 'It took me about a year to find the 'courage' to buy landlines. Having first caught my eye I then seemed to struggle thinking about the work. Was I brave enough to wear these? I eventually bought this combination piece and my enthusiasm must have been infectious. My husband's response was to present me with a single version. What I once regarded as an oddity now I see as simply superb'.