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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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
Tiffany & Co Estate Men’s Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Men’s Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Sterling Silver TIF717 Magnificent condition. Newly polished and looks wonderful! Please see pictures for measurement's. ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Pot by Stokes & Ireland, Birmingham 1919
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique sterling silver pot with a domed lid, detailed with an engraved foliate and dotted border framed by a delicate beaded rim. The interior is richly silver-gilt, offering...
Sterling Silver
Navajo Sterling Silver Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver stamped concho belt on leather. Eleven round, hand-stamped conchos with scalloped edges and traditional design. Each concho attached to black leather belt with...
Sterling Silver
Navajo Sterling Silver Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver concho belt. Nineteen total conchos, alternating between oval and butterfly shapes. Stamped with traditional fan designs and diamond center, complementary rectangular buckle. Attached to black leather belt with single copper loop. Marked "A.M Sterling (Alfred Martinez)." Thin enough to wear under belt loops, or great for wearing over dresses and skirts. Great patina that could be polished out if desired. Size: Large conchos...
Sterling Silver
$320
H 1.26 in W 1.23 in D 0.33 in
Tiffany & Co. Thumbprint Money Clip by Elsa Peretti in Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Designed by the legendary Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., this sterling silver Thumbprint money clip is a refined example of Peretti's signature organic aesthetic. On the very bottom...
Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Corkscrew Sterling Silver Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated sterling silver corkscrew cufflinks. . These cufflinks feature a T-Bar fastening, aiding in easy use and confidence...
Sterling Silver
Navajo Sterling Silver Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo and sterling silver concho belt. Seven round sterling silver conchos with complementary oval buckle. Each concho stamped with traditional designs and diamond center, each one ...
Sterling Silver
$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
Navajo Sterling Silver Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver concho belt. Nine oval conchos with matching belt buckle. Each concho hand stamped with traditional designs and smooth borders. With double sterling loops atta...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. English King Pattern Sterling Silver Cold Meat Fork Victorian 1885
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Towson, MD
This Tiffany & Co. English King pattern sterling silver cold meat fork brings a striking piece of Gilded Age silversmithing to the table. Dating to 1885, the fork is worked in Tiffan...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Arrow Belt Buckle by Begay, 1.5"
Located in Greeneville, TN
A distinctive vintage Navajo sterling silver belt buckle crafted in the form of a stylized arrow, showcasing the bold geomet...
Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Dolphin Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, handcrafted in Italy, sterling silver rhodium plated mother dolphin and cub cufflinks. Marked Alex Jona 925. Alex Jona cufflinks stand out, not only for...
Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Pig Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated sterling silver double brushed pigs cufflinks. Marked Alex Jona 925. Alex Jona cuffl...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Concho Belt
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Sterling silver concho belt on leather. Fourteen hand-stamped conchos in an oval shape, with scalloped edges and traditional designs having diamond center. Double copper bands attach...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Red Enamel Stripe Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, sterling silver red enamel stripe cufflinks. These cufflinks feature a T-Bar fastening, aiding in eas...
Sterling Silver, Enamel