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 →
Desny was a Parisian lighting company founded in 1927 by designers Desnet and René Mauny and a business partner named Tricot. READ MORERead More →
Alma Eikerman (1908 – 1995) was an American jewellery designer and silversmith. Eikerman was born in Pratt, Kansas, and graduated from Kansas State College in Emporia with a B.Sc. in 1934 and an M.Sc. in 1942. Read More →
Regarding silverware, the design can be found on several hollow pieces that are repeatedly employed to create a band around the calyx of the piece. It was a well-known aspect of the RENAISSANCE STYLE, and later of the neo-classical style, the Adam style, and once more the regency style. The leaf, whose form changes over time, can be found as either applied or embossed decoration.Read More →
The Old Masters silverware service by Gorham features an Academic Style that emerged in the U.S. during the 1880s, reflecting earlier English and French influences.Read More →
Franz Rickert (1904-1991), a German Silversmith, apprenticed in Mayrhofer’s workshop, studied in Munich, and became a prominent silversmith and enameler, exhibiting in Paris.Read More →
A Helicon vase is a centrepiece named after Mount Helicon in Greece. It was sacred to the ancient Greek muses. Read More →
Lapo Binazzi, an influential Italian designer, explored diverse fields like architecture, interior design, and performance art, challenging design norms globally. His legacy inspires boundary-pushing creativity.Read More →
The tradition of gifting silverware at weddings symbolizes union and adaptability, highlighting its historical, cultural, and aesthetic importance. As a valuable, heirloom-quality item, it transitions from being a practical gift to a powerful symbol of lasting love and unity.Read More →
Carl Pott (1906-1985) was a German designer and metalworker influenced by Bauhaus and modern architecture trends, known for unadorned forms and award-winning designs.Read More →