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 - Martini Pitcher in Sterling Silver - London 1968
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1968 by Stuart Devlin, this striking Elizabeth II sterling silver martini pitcher features an elegant, tapered cylindrical form with a stylishly slanted rim a...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Regency Etched Glass Martini Pitcher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Serve in style with this Vintage Regency Etched Glass Martini Pitcher. Its elegant etching and timeless design make it perfect for entertaining, adding a touch of sophistication to y...
Glass
$275Sale Price|21% Off
H 5.25 in W 6.5 in D 9.5 in
Clear Glass Modernist Margarita Martini Cocktail Pitcher
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bulbous body drinks pitcher.
Glass
$175
H 10 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Art Deco Silver Plated Martini Cocktail Shaker Pitcher by Poole 2601
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Silver Plated Martini Cocktail Shaker Pitcher by Poole, 2601. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 8" W x 4.5" D.
Silver Plate
TANE México Sterling Silver Pitcher
By Tane Orfebres
Located in Mexico City, MX
A Mexican mid-century modern Sterling silver pitcher by Tane Orfebres. The pitcher's body is hammered. The pitcher's weight is 1039 grams. (33.4046 Troy ounces). Tane Orfebres was ...
Sterling Silver
$295
H 10 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Silver Plated Martini Cocktail Pitcher 1959 Panama Marlin Sailfish Award
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Silver Plated Martini Cocktail Shaker Bar Pitcher Engraved for 1959 Panama Marlin and Sailfish Award by Academy. Engraving reads, "VII Torneo Int'l de Merlin y Pez V...
Silver Plate
Whiting Sterling Silver 1911 Pitcher Jug in Art Deco Style
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Whiting sterling silver pitcher in elegant, Art Deco style from 1911, with an engraving dedicated to a horse racing contest. It measures 14 2/3'' in height by 9 1/2'' from handle to spout by 7 1/2'' in depth, weighs 39.2 ozt, and bears hallmarks as shown. Originally in Massachusetts, Whiting Manufacturing Company relocated to New York in 1875. The company was purchased by Gorham in 1924 and the production transferred to Providence, Rhode Island. Whiting had relatively small production output but produced exceptional handmade silverware in relatively small quantities. The Company's most famous and important designer was Charles Osborne...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Oversized “Martini” Pitcher, Italy 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A Pozzi Silver plated vessel or pitcher in oversized form, the brass detail representing a lemon slice.
Silver Plate, Brass
Glass Rounded Martini Pitcher with Stirrer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful tall Martini pitcher. What makes this pitcher unique is it's very thick and attractive base. mThe stirrer is very slim with a red thread ru...
Glass
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher 432A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver pitcher, design #432A, envisioned by the renowned artist Johan Rohde in 1920. Known for its timeless elegance and innovative minimalistic look, this i...
Sterling Silver
$250
H 10 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Antique Silver Plated Martini Shaker Pitcher "Tapestry" by Weidlich Brothers
By Weidlich Bros. Mfg. Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Silver Plated "Tapestry" Pattern Martini Shaker Pitcher by Weidlich Brothers with Floral Engraving Throughout. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 7" W ...
Silver Plate
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pitcher #385A
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver pitcher in pattern number 385A, made in the 1930s, beautifully hand hammered and showcasing stylized natural motifs. It measures 6 7/8'' in height by 5 3...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A pair of sterling silver and silver gilt champagne flutes by Stuart Devlin, London, 1981, numbered 551. Each flute features a polished tapering bowl rising...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Stuart Devlin Jug 1979 Parcel-Gilt Modern Jug
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Stuart Devlin sterling Silver parcel-gilt Jug made in one of Devlin's most iconic designs. The straight sided Jug is polished silver and has a textured gilded band around ...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Water Jug
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1979 by Stuart Devlin, this fabulous Elizabeth II, sterling silver water jug, is a Classic Devlin design seen on page...
Sterling Silver