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Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver

Australian, 1931-2018

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.

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Creator: Stuart Devlin
Set of 6 Sterling Silver Stuart Devlin Champagne Coupes / Glasses London 1970/1
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
A fabulous Set of Vintage solid Silver Champagne Coupes made by the esteemed Silversmith Stuart Devlin in his signature style blending classic polished silver with parcel gilt embell...
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20th Century English Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver Gilt Stuart Devlin Egg, Dated 1976, London Assay
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
Silver gilt Stuart Devlin egg, dated 1976, London Assay Textured in a matt finish with enamelled star shaped flowers and leafwork inside plus a single lad...
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1970s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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...
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20th Century English Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Silver Gilt Stuart Devlin Egg, Dated 1979, London Assay, in Fitted Box
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
Silver Gilt Stuart Devlin egg, dated 1979, London Assay, in fitted box Lovely hammered finish with bi-coloured blue flowers and staymens inside. Very heav...
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1970s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver

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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...
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1970s British Vintage Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver

Materials

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...
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20th Century English Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling 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...
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1970s English Vintage Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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Set 4 Stuart Devlin Sterling Silver Parcel-Gilt Dishes Bowls 1971
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Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg Swan Duck Family, London, 1984
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stuart Devlin silver gilt surprise egg, London, 1984, opening to reveal Swan or Duck family among reeds. Original box and papers. Measures: Height 7.5cm high, No 19 of limited editio...
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Stuart Devlin sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs.

Stuart Devlin sterling silver are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Stuart Devlin sterling silver, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sterling silver by Stuart Devlin were created in the modern style in united kingdom during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sterling silver by Christopher Lawrence, and Garrard & Co. Ltd.. Prices for Stuart Devlin sterling silver can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,077 and can go as high as $65,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,485.

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