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 Hennell dynasty, founded in 1736, emerged as a leading name in British silver and jewelry craftsmanship, leaving a lasting legacy.Read More →
Alexander Tillander, a prominent Finnish jeweller and silversmith based in St. Petersburg, blended Russian and Art Nouveau styles, gaining renown and a royal commission, before resiliently relocating to Helsinki.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 →
German metalworker Peter Raacke, renowned for his Mono-a cutlery and Papp series furniture, studied design at the Staatliche Zeichenakedemie and the Werkschule in Cologne. His work received recognition and awards for industrial design.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 →
Edward Spencer, a renowned British metalworker, silversmith, and jeweler, created intricate, sought-after jewelry and silverware for London’s elite, leaving a lasting legacy of craftsmanship and beauty.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 →