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 1973 London Sculptural Modernist Earrings 18Kt Gold Malachite
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist clips-earrings designed by Stuart Devlin (1931-2018). Beautiful pair of clips, created by the late Australian-British based artist, designer and goldsmith Stuart Devlin. T...
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
English 1980's Modernist Caryatic Sterling Silver Bowl by Stuart Devlin
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine modernist English bowl in sterling silver. Made by Stuart Devlin. Comprised of a triangular three corner concave top supported by a pedestal of nude human figures and a ring...
Sterling Silver
Choker, Swan, Sterling Silver, Handmade, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
The “Swan” choker is part of our jewelry collection. All our sterling silver pieces of jewelry are handmade: it means that none is like the other. As a matter of fact, our aim is to ...
Sterling Silver
Andrew Clunn 18kt Gold Clip Earrings Watermelon Classic
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
Designer Andrew Clunn Watermelon Textured Clip Earrings Measurements: 26 x 20mm Depth: 13mm Comfortable Omega Clip 30 grams / 18kt. Yellow Gold Earrings are gorgeous made
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mexican Sterling Silver Hairpin
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This elegant and simply designed hairpin is perfect for all occasions. Features a curved oval design with a 3.75" pin to secure the hair in place, suitable for half-ups and updos ali...
Sterling Silver
Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Cherub Earrings
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow gold cherub...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,575 / set
H 14.25 in W 4.25 in D 0.63 in
Antique English Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver & Enamel Vanity Set
By Charles S. Green & Co.
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver and pink guilloche enamel vanity set. Made by Charles S. Green & Co., Ltd in Birmingham in 1927-8. This set comprises 4 piec...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sterling Silver Perfume Bottle with Sterling Silver Round Pill Box
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Mid-Century and American made, this personalized duo services its owner well as an nostalgic and elegant way to transport finer luxuries. Carry a favorite scent along in this 3 x 1-1/2 inch sterling perfume bottle outfitted with secure screw top and cap cover. The perfume bottle has it's a smooth original, few minor slight dings and is stamped sterling silver. The accompanying piece is a 1-7/8 inch round , personalized pill or snuff sterling silver container...
Sterling Silver
18KT White Gold & Black Onyx Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A very classic pair of 18 karat white gold earrings. The earrings are designed with 2 ribbed sections of on either end, and a black onyx section in the center. The earrings are pierc...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver Engraved Hand Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Beveled edge mirror in sterling silver. Lovely floral back and handle. The mirror is clean with minimal wear. Stamped sterling and engraved with the letter "M".
Sterling Silver
Monogrammed Sterling Silver Hand Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Sterling silver hand mirror with beveled edge. Monogrammed with the initials "EMN" and stamped STERLING 1070.
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Estate Money Clips by Paloma Picasso Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Money Clip Sterling Silver By Paloma Picasso TIF967 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPING!! ...
Sterling Silver
Titanium Natural Diamonds 18KT Rose Gold Spirale Earrings
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
18 KT rose gold grams 1.88 (clips) n. 36 natural diamonds - total carat 0.47 quality of the diamonds F/G color and VVS clarity Blue Titanium grams 6.40 The diamonds we set ar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium
Diamond and 18kt Yellow Gold Clip-On Earring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Classy 18 kt yellow gold clip-on earrings that combine timeless elegance with effortless versatility. Each earring is finely pavé-set with approximately 1.95 carats of white brillian...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg leaves and flowers bud, London 1977
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London 1977, the top lifts off to reveal a plant with cascading gilded silver leaves and pearl flower heads and stamens. full hallmarks and Nu...
Vermeil, Silver
Sold
H 2.84 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in L 1.78 in
1977 Silver Jubilee Solid Sterling Silver Gold Gilt Stuart Devlin Surprise Egg
By Stuart Devlin
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable Stuart Devlin Surprise egg mad...
Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Stuart Devlin Yellow Gold "Caryatid" Ring 1972
By Stuart Devlin
Located in New York, NY
A vintage, 18-karat yellow gold Caryatid ring by artist and metalsmith Stuart Devlin (1931-2018), 1972. Signed with maker's mark "SD." London assay, 1972 date letter. Ring size 6. ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London, 1978
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London 1978, opening to reveal a a fish swimming amongst ocean sea plants. Original box Height: 7.5cm high, No 19 of limited edition of 100. I...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Silver
Stuart Devlin Amethyst, Jade, Rhodochrosite, Pearl and Gold Brooch 1979
By Stuart Devlin
Located in New York, NY
An amethyst, jade, rhodocrosite, pearl, and 18 karat gold brooch, by Stuart Devlin, 1979. Signed SD, London Hallmarks for 1979. Australian-born Stuart Devlin (b. 1931) is best know...
Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stuart Devlin Surprise Fish and Anchor Egg, Silver and Vermeil, London, 1977
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Surprise Fish and Anchor Egg, Silver and Vermeil London 1977, original box. Height: 7.5cm high, No 19 of limited edition. Item Weight: 152 grams.
Vermeil, Silver
Stuart Devlin Silver and Enamel Egg, London, 1976
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Stuart Devlin silver and enamel egg London 1976. The top lifts off to reveal a giraffe and baby bending down to drink. The giraffes are made in silver and have been gilded and e...
Silver, Enamel
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London, 1978
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London 1978, opening to reveal a a fish swimming amongst ocean sea plants. Original box Height: 7.5cm high, No 19 of limited edition of 100. I...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg Swan Duck Family, London, 1984
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London 1984, opening to reveal Swan or Duck family among reeds. Original box and papers. Height: 7.5cm high, No 19 of limited edition of 100. ...
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London, 1980
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London 1980, opening to reveal a a clown and performing dog. Original box and papers. Height: 7.5cm high, No 19 of limited edition of 100. Ite...
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Chicken Egg, London, 1981
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Chicken Egg, London 1981, opening to reveal a Chicken standing over a baby chick hatching. Original box. Height: 7.5cm high, No 19 of limited editi...
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Chicks Egg, London, 1973
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London 1973, opening to reveal three hatchlings (chicks) in a nest. Original box and papers. Height: 7.5cm high, No 56 of limited edition of 1...