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Stuart Devlin Surprise Egg

1977 Silver Jubilee Solid Sterling Silver Gold Gilt Stuart Devlin Surprise Egg
By Stuart Devlin
Located in GB
collectable Stuart Devlin Surprise egg made for the Queens Silver Jubilee in 1977 The piece is gold gilt
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Vintage 1970s British Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures

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Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver

1977 Silver Jubilee Solid Sterling Silver Gold Gilt Stuart Devlin Surprise Egg
1977 Silver Jubilee Solid Sterling Silver Gold Gilt Stuart Devlin Surprise Egg
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H 2.84 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in L 1.78 in
Vintage Sterling Silver Gilded Clown Surprise Egg, Stuart Devlin, London, 1972
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage sterling silver gilded clown surprise egg Maker: Stuart Devlin Made in London 1972
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Vintage 1970s British Sterling Silver

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Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Novelty Egg with Humming Bird
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silversmith and artist Stuart Devlin (Australian, 1931-2018) and dated 1977. Stuart Devlin created a range of
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Stuart Devlin Surprise Fish and Anchor Egg, Silver and Vermeil, London, 1977
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Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg leaves and flowers bud, London 1977
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Stuart Devlin Silver Hippo Surprise Egg Ltd Edition Number 233/300 Boxed
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Stuart Devlin, A Hallmarked Silver Gilt Limited Edition Novelty Egg, Stuart Devlin, London allover
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Find many varieties of an authentic stuart devlin surprise egg available at 1stDibs. Each stuart devlin surprise egg for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are many kinds of the stuart devlin surprise egg you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made stuart devlin surprise egg over the years, but those crafted by Stuart Devlin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Stuart Devlin for sale on 1stDibs

Stuart Devlin was a mid-century modern Australian metalworker whose sparkling creations showcased the luster of silver. He used techniques like filigree and gilding to make a range of sterling silver serveware and decorative sculptures.

Devlin was born in Geelong, Victoria, in 1931. From 1951 to 1955, he taught gold and silversmithing in the town of Wangaratta. He went on to study at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in 1957 and earned a scholarship to the Royal College of Art in London in 1958. Devlin was awarded a two-year Harkness Fellowship by the Commonwealth Fund, which he used to spend time at Columbia University in New York City.

After returning to Melbourne, he won a competition to design Australian coinage in 1964. His initials are still on the 1966 Australian 50-cent coin. A year later, he moved back to London and opened a workshop. There, he began producing limited-edition Christmas boxes and Easter eggs, which continue to be highly prized by collectors. Devlin also took commissions for coins and medals from countries around the world. From 1979 to 1985, he operated a popular showroom on London’s Conduit Street.

Devlin was widely acclaimed and recognized for his work over his long career. In 1982, he was granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment as Goldsmith and Jeweler to Her Majesty the Queen. From 1996 to 1997, he served as the Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company. In 2000, he designed a coin series for the Summer Olympics in Sydney.

Devlin retired to Littlehampton, West Sussex, where he died in 2018 at the age of 86. As described in his obituary in The Guardian, Devlin sought to bring “delight, surprise, intrigue and even amusement” to modern style.

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