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Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Novelty Egg with Humming Bird

About the Item

A highly collectable and delightful silver gilt novelty egg containing a hummingbird by renowned silversmith and artist Stuart Devlin (Australian, 1931-2018) and dated 1977. Stuart Devlin created a range of silver gilt eggs each themed with differing content which would create a surprise for the beholder opening the egg. He also produced a large range of more utilitarian wears which, along with the eggs, have today become highly sought after and collectable. This finely and heavily made egg has a textured patterned finish and was made in a limited edition of 300 with this example being number 46. The base of the egg is mounted internally with a central gilded grass like plant with stems, some mounted with seed pearls and others with small round terminals mounted on a polished silver base and with a silver hummingbird mounted on a spring and feeding from the plant. The egg is numbered 46 to the base along with SD makers marks and London silver assay marks dating the egg to 1977. Provenance: From a small collection acquired in the UK Art Market In good condition with light wear associated with age and use.
  • Creator:
    Stuart Devlin (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.86 in (7.25 cm)Diameter: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1977
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MT20312 1stDibs: LU1328236206322
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