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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Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver Rose Bowl with Amethyst, London 1979
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1979 by Stuart Devlin, this exceptional Elizabeth II sterling silver and amethyst rose bowl is circular in form and contemporary in design. The bowl is fitted...
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
Hammered Sterling Silver Decorative Bowl, Mexico, 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous hammered .925 sterling silver bowl by unknown Mexican designer 1950's Measures approximately: Diameter: 5.5" Height: 2" Similar designers of the period include Willi...
Silver
$89,500 / set
H 3.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
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
$2,250 / item
H 1.75 in Dm 7 in
Emilia Castillo Sterling Silver Bowl with Semiprecious Stone Inlay, Mexico
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and collectible sterling silver bowl by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, featuring a hammered surface and inlaid semiprecious stones in a circular formation along...
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Tiffany Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Shallow and fluted cone with scalloped rim; three ball supports. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and p...
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modernist Urchin Design Bone China Bowl by Coalport
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful bowl features a stylized urchin form design and it is signed Coalport bone china.
Porcelain
Antique Victorian 1899 Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large Victorian English sterling silver presentation bowl made by Elkington & Co Ltd; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This...
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Solid oval well with chased scalloped border. Sides tapering with open diaper and applied pendant flowers...
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chrysanthemum sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round and shallow well; lobed and turned-down shoulder and scalloped rim with applied flowerheads a...
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Floral Sterling Silver Black Amethyst Glass Footed Bowl
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large black amethyst glass bowl (almost 11" in diameter) has an interesting scalloped interior shape. The outside rim has a sterling silver l...
Sterling Silver
$1,228
H 0.2 in W 0.71 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver & Gilt Letter Opener in Box London 1979
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
An unusual and elegant Sterling Silver Letter Opener by Stuart Devlin, showcasing his extraordinary aesthetic and commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The long paper knife has a ...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1979
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1979, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Beige Styles: Mid-Century Modern Period: ...
Ceramic
Antique Tiffany Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1913. Tapering sides and stepped foot. Acid-etched ornament on interior and exterior with diaper, reed...
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round and curved; rim lobed and turned-down with applied scrolls, scallop shells, and flowers. Leafing sc...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Danish Enamel Bowl With Rose Center And Sterling Silver 1960's
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous artist vintage bowl from the 1960s is enamel black with rose toned center with swirls of sterling silver and the bottom is silver plate. It ...
Enamel, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bowl 17A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen bowl, design #17A by Johan Rohde from 1912. Round footed stepped base with floral pedals holding a conical shaped bowl. Dimensions: Measures...
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
Stuart Devlin, Sterling Silver Potpourri Holder, London, 1973
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1973 by Stuart Devlin, this very handsome Sterling Silver Potpourri Holder, is round in shape, plain in style, and features a ...
Sterling Silver