The International Silver Company was founded in 1898 by a group of independent silversmiths from New England. Ashbil Griswold, who established his pewter shop in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1808, is credited with starting the early records of this industry.Read More →
Henri Navarre was a French sculptor, architect, silversmith, and glassmaker who was influenced by Maurice Marinot and exhibited his work at Galerie Edgar Brandt and Maison Geo Rouard.Read More →
Bertel Gardberg, a Finnish designer, blended modernism with craftsmanship, creating timeless industrial designs and silverware, influencing contemporary Scandinavian design through simplicity and material honesty.Read More →
Louis Rault, a French sculptor, engraver, and jewellery designer, overcame a lack of formal training to excel in Art Nouveau style.Read More →
Julius Olaf Randahl, a Swedish silversmith, created exquisite silver pieces inspired by nature. His work can be found in museums worldwide.Read More →
Marius Hammer (1847 – 1927) was a prominent Norwegian silversmith known for his plique-a-jour enamelled spoons, popular with tourists and exported internationally. He retired in 1915.Read More →
Ampulla is a type of vessel used to hold chrism in churches.The pouring hole is in its beak. The cover is its head. LEARN MORERead More →
Harry Bertoia was a sculptor, printmaker, jeweller, and furniture designer. He was born in San Lorenzo, Udine, and worked in the United States professionally. During World War Two he worked with Ray and Charles Eames on moulded-plywood technology. He worked primarily as a sculptor from the mid-1950s onwards. His sculpture was prominently featured in many of Eero Saarinen’s buildings.Read More →
Brian Asquith (1930 – 2008) was one of the principal figures in British silversmithing during the 20th century, now regarded as the industry’s heroic age. Read More →
Georg Jensen was a Danish metalworker. He was born in Faavad. He was apprenticed as a goldsmith. cl895-1901, he studied sculpture, Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi, Copenhagen. Read More →