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.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Stuart Devlin serveware, decorative objects and more.
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Novelty Egg with Humming Bird
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A highly collectable and delightful silver gilt novelty egg containing a hummingbird by renowned silversmith and artist Stuart Devlin (Australian, 1931-2018) and dated 1977. Stuart D...
Silver
Stuart Devlin Set of Twelve Silver and Silver-Gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas"
By Cartier, Stuart Devlin
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an extraordinary and complete collection of Twelve English silver and silver-gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas" gift boxes, presented...
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver “Sea Urchin” Bowl, London 1969
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1969 by Stuart Devlin, this striking silver gilt bowl features a richly textured exterior formed of clustered, hammered indentations, a surface treatment used...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes Set of Six by Stuart Devlin
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An fine and impressive set of six vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver champagne flutes made by Stuart Devlin; an addition to our range ...
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin - Stylish pair of Mid Century silver dishes made in London in 1970
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1970 by Stuart Devlin, this wonderful pair of Sterling Silver Entree Dishes, are handsomely designed, with gilt borders and handles. Each entree dish measure...
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin - Modernist Design Sterling Silver & Gilt Champagne Flutes - 1977
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1977 by Stuart Devlin, this handsome pair of Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes, have cast and gilt floral head d...
Sterling Silver
Devlin Staurt Set of Twelve English Parcel-Gilt Silver Wine Globets
By Stuart Devlin
Located in North Miami, FL
A set of twelve English parcel-gilt silver wine Globets by Devlin Staurt, London, 1970 / 1976. The taller are marked on rims of bowls, and the shorter are marked on bases. The six ta...
Sterling Silver
$6,962Sale Price|20% Off
Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver, Gilt & Amethyst Rose Bowl Centrepiece 1978
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
An impressive Vintage Sterling Rose Bowl by Stuart Devlin. The Centrepiece has a Silver Gilt pierced Lid with a large chunk of Amethyst Set in the Centre. The Base of the Centrepiece...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Sterling Silver Champagne Coupes Glasses Stuart Devlin 1970 / 71
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
A set of vintage Sterling Silver Champagne Coupes by Stuart Devin in his iconic style. These Champagne Glasses have textured Parcel Gilt Stems and bases and Hammered Polished Silver ...
Sterling Silver
$16,708 / set
Set of 12 Stuart Devlin Silver Goblets
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
Set of Twelve Silver Goblets, made by Stuart Devlin and hallmarked London 1968. Each goblet features a hammered silver bowl above a textured gilt stem and foot, reflecting Devlin’s ...
Silver
Stuart Devlin 1973 Sterling Silver Goblet
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver commemorative goblet made by Stuart Devlin; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver goblet has a cylindrical tapering form onto a shaped pedestal to a circular domed foot. The surface of this vintage Stuart Devlin goblet...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$49,125Sale Price / set|25% Off
Stuart Devlin Set of 28 English Parcel-Gilt Sterling Silver & Gold Flutes
By Stuart Devlin
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an exquisite collection of twenty-eight English parcel-gilt silver champagne flutes, masterfully crafted by the renowned Stuart Devlin in London between 1977 and 1981. Ea...
Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Gilt Bear Ornament by Stuart Devlin
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage English sterling silver model of a bear made by Stuart Devlin; part of our animal related silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage silver ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a slumped forlorn bear. The silver bear ornament...
Silver
Stuart Devlin - Mid Century Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars - London 1969
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1969 by Stuart Devlin, this stylish pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars, feature flame pierced gilt sides, and gilt interiors to the bowl. Each salt cellar...
Sterling Silver
20th Century Stuart Devlin Solid Silver Cigar Ashtray, c.1972
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Modern 20th Century Stuart Devlin solid silver gilt cigar ashtray, the textured surface with an organically formed border, the plain bowl resting on a circular foot. Hallmarked Engli...
Silver
Glass Top Rose Coffee Table by Stuart Devlin, circa 1985
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Basildon, GB
Rare coffee table designed by Stuart Devlin. Glass table top lays directly on the base box of gilt wood rose petals. Base of table measures 44cm x 44cm x 38cm high.
Glass, Wood
Stuart Devlin, Sterling Silver Centrepiece, London, 1978
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1978 by Stuart Devlin, this stylish, modernist design, sterling silver centrepiece, features four holders for candles (or flowers), and a cast and gilt flower...
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin vintage limited edition silver gilt Surprise Gift
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Braintree, GB
Stuart Devlin vintage limited edition silver gilt Surprise Gift '' Christmas carol themed ' . Made in England, London, 1973 Numbered 210/500 Fully hallmarked. Design: The figure depicts a charming, character-driven scene: A thin, whimsical character carrying a golden goose over his back, (possibly inspired by "Jack and the Beanstalk" or "The Golden Goose"). The figure is holding a small silver pail...
Silver
Vintage 5" Buccellati Sterling Silver Footed Bowl
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed, designer Italian silver bowl. By Gianmaria Buccellati. In sterling silver. With 4 applied feet and a scalloped body and rim. Fully marked to the base. Simply wond...
Sterling Silver
Set of Two Italian Rectangular Florentine Gilt Wood Boxes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 2 charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted boxes. These gilt-wood boxes can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well as stand alone pieces on a cof...
Giltwood, Paint, Paper
$360 / set
H 6.89 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
May champagne flute glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern champagne glass. The May collection i...
Glass
Champagne Flutes Glasses Hand-Painted Flower Design, Set of 12
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous set of twelve (12) pink and white tulip Champagne flutes glasses, circa late-20th century. Glasses are beautifully hand-painted in pink, white, and a touch of yellow and g...
Glass
1920s Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver presentation bowl; an addition to our ornamental silver...
Sterling Silver
Box with a Shell Lid in Style of Alexandre Noll
By Alexandre Noll
Located in NYC, NY
A beautiful wood box with a small compartment inside and a shell lid in the manner of Alexandre Noll.
Shell, Walnut
$345 / set
H 7.88 in Dm 1.97 in
fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Minimal Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade Czech
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes two clear minimal revolution champagne flute glasses. Strikingly modern in form, the double ended contemporary Revolution collection is handcrafted in the Czech ...
Glass
$325 / set
H 4.93 in Dm 1.97 in
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Champagne Flute Glasses
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori champagne flute glasses, set of two As the designer's favorite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Champagne Flute glasses are a p...
Glass
$325 / set
H 5.12 in Dm 1.97 in
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn champagne flute glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern champagne glass. Perf...
Glass
$3,050Sale Price / set|29% Off
H 17.5 in W 15 in D 7 in
Pair of Mid-Century Silvered Ostrich Sculptures Constructed with Ostrich Eggs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fanciful pair of Mid-Century ostrich bird sculptures constructed with ostrich eggs and silvered metal. Wearing a quizzical expression that seems to be ask...
Ostrich Eggshell
Italian Silver Gilt Pheasant Birds, Pair
Located in New York, NY
An Italian pair of silver-plate pheasant bird sculptures decorative objects, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. The birds, male and female, are beautifully cast with fine detai...
Metal, Silver Plate
$6,594 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Silver Flutes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 54 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful SILVER FLUTES BY TOWLE sterling silver Flatware set - 54 Pieces. This set includes: 8 KNIVES, 8 7/8" 8 FORKS, 7 3/8" 8 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/2" 8 TEASPOONS, 5 7/8" 8 CREAM SOUP...
Sterling Silver
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H 9.77 in W 7.17 in D 7.17 in
Vintage Sterling Silver Stuart Devlin Candelabrum Candelabra Candle Holder 1975
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
An elegant modernist Candelabrum by the esteemed Silversmith Stuart Devlin. The Four Light Candelabra has polished silver arms and base and a textured column embellished with the tra...
Sterling Silver
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H 9.85 in W 18.9 in D 9.45 in
Stuart Devlin - pair of mid century partial gilt silver candelabra made in 1975
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1975 by Stuart Devlin, this stylish pair of Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Candelabra, feature gilt filagree columns, and will each hold 4 candles. Each...
Sterling Silver
Modern 20th Century Stuart Devlin Solid Silver Trinket Box c.1978
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Modern 20th Century Stuart Devlin solid silver gilt trinket box, the lid applied with flowers. Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), London, year 1978 (D), Maker's mark S.D (Stua...
Silver
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Jack in the Box Clown Egg
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A highly collectable and delightful silver gilt novelty egg containing a surprise Jack in the Box clown by renowned silversmith and artist Stuart Devlin (Australian, 1931-2018) and d...
Silver
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H 2.37 in W 6.7 in D 4.34 in
Stuart Devlin - Modernist Design Sterling Silver Jewellery Box - London 1968
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1968 by Stuart Devlin, this very stylish, Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, is typical of Devlin's design, lined in red velvet and silk, and gold plated. The j...
Sterling Silver
A Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver and Silver Gilt Salver London, 1983
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver and Silver Gilt Salver London, 1983 The rim has personalised engraving. It reads. C.C.C.G. : Wishing you happy days and extra ordinary fortune pop. ...
Sterling Silver
Set of 8 mid-century silver & gilt wine goblets
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
A set of eight mid-century silver wine goblets by one of the finest silversmiths of the 20th century, Stuart Devlin, and reflecting his very distinctive decorative style. The hand raised bowls...
Sterling Silver
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H 7.49 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in
Stuart Devlin - Modernist Design Sterling Silver & Gilt Champagne Flutes - 1977
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1977 by Stuart Devlin, this handsome pair of Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes, have cast and gilt floral decoration to the stems, a hand hammered finish, and ...
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin, Sterling Silver & Gilt Centrepiece Rose Bowl, London 1982
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1982 by Stuart Devlin, this striking, Sterling Silver Rose Bowl, is elegantly created in Devlin's recognisable style, with the remo...
Sterling Silver
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H 3.55 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Stuart Devlin, Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Condiment Set, London, 1973
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1977 by Stuart Devlin, this handsome Sterling Silver Condiment Set, feature typical gilt and flame pierced decora...
Sterling Silver
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H 13 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Stuart Devlin, Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Candlesticks, London, 1974
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1974 by Stuart Devlin, this wonderful pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks, have hand forged stems, and hand made cylindrical tapered filigree shades. Each ca...
Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin, Mid-Century Modern, Sterling Silver Rose Bowl, London, 1973
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1973 by Stuart Devlin, this handsome, Sterling Silver Rose Bowl, is typical of Devlin's design, featuring a gilt flam...
Sterling Silver