Margot Van Voorhies Carr, a pioneer of mid-century Mexican silver and enamel jewelry, blended Art Deco with indigenous motifs, empowering female artisans and inspiring contemporary creators.Read More →
The period from 1875 to 1885 marked a transformative era in American ceramics, influenced by the British Aesthetic Movement but creating a unique American identity.Read More →
Otto Künzli, a pioneering figure in contemporary jewellery, left an indelible mark through innovative designs, impactful education, and a profound artistic legacy worldwide.Read More →
Fred G. Minuth, an American silversmith, co-established the Frank S. Boyden Co, later the Boyden-Minuth Co, in Chicago in 1903. The company, still in operation, produced ecclesiastical objects, jewellery, and silver trophies.Read More →
Erna Zarges-Dürr, a renowned German silversmith, crafted meticulously proportioned silver pieces with modern ornamentation. She received recognition at international exhibitions.Read More →
A hallmark is a symbol or device struck at an assay office on gold or silver, indicating that article conforms to legal standards of manufacture established by the monarch, local guilds, government etc. Literally, mark applied at Goldsmith’s Hall (London assay office since 1300) but extended to cover e.g. all five stamps found on Victorian silver until 1890: assay office mark specific to each assay office; Read More →
Swedish Silver Designer Wiwen Nilsson (1897-1974), known for simplicity and elegance in his work, made notable contributions to art and design. He extensively trained in renowned art spaces, and his art has won several accolades.Read More →
Arne Petersen, a Danish metalworker, gained recognition for his 1975 stainless steel and brass Bottle Opener. His work was exhibited internationally.Read More →
The Achilles Shield, a silver-gilt convex shield with a central medallion of the sun in a chariot, was designed by John Flaxman II between 1809 and 1818.Read More →
Keyhole pattern is a type of pierced work found on porringers, typically consisting of four to ten additional holes, with the terminal hole resembling a keyhole. It replaced the geometric pattern of c. 1730.Read More →