Stuart Devlin Textured Silver Gilt Surprise Egg Hummingbird Reeds & Pearls Boxed

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Stuart Devlin Textured Silver Gilt Surprise Egg Hummingbird Reeds & Pearls Boxed:
$752.82

This is a magnificent and rare, Stuart Devlin surprise silver gilt egg, with a textured surface, opening to reveal a hummingbird (on spring) amongst faux pearls, set and arranged within gilt reeds, complete with original red silk/velvet black presentation box and gilt instruction paperwork. Please take time to look at all 12 photos to fully appreciate the pure quality of workmanship, in this sublime silver gilt egg !!

The egg is fully hallmarked with a lion passant indicating 92.5% pure silver, Leopards head for the London assay office, SD in an oval cartouche for Stuart Devlin, date letter C in a square cartouche for 1977 and numbered 94/300 of a limited edition.The egg is in absolutely fabulous condition with no dents, scratches, or damage. The Box condition is in keeping with age and numbered booklet enclosed, allcommensurate with 36 years of age.

Stuart Devlin(born 9 October 1931) ...

A significant contemporary silversmith.Born inGeelong, Australia, hebecome an art teacher, specialising in gold and silversmithing. In 1957 he obtained a post at theRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technologyand studied for a Diploma of Art in gold and silversmithing. He was awarded scholarships to study at theRoyal College of Artin London in 1958, and spent two years doing a fellowship atColumbia University, United States.

He rose to fame when, in 1964, he won a competition to design the firstdecimal coinage for Australia.

In 1965, he opened a small workshop in London. This marked the beginning of Devlin\'s own style, which often took the form of limited editions, the most popular being Easter eggs and Christmas boxes, now collectors\' items. He adapted and devised new techniques to produce a wide variety of textures and filigree forms, and became well known in London\'sWest End, producing a new collection each year, from his prestigious showroom in Conduit Street (1979–1985).

Among his most popular commissions, Stuart Devlin has designed coins and medals for 36 countries throughout the world, including precious coins for theSydney 2000 Olympic Gamesand the medals for the founding awards of theAustralian honours systemin 1975, theOrder of Australia, the Australian Bravery Decorations and the National Medal.

In 1982, Stuart Devlin was granted theRoyal Warrantof Appointment as Goldsmith and Jeweller toHer Majesty the Queen.

Having now closed his London workshop. Stuart Devlinis today regarded as one of the most influential silversmiths of the 20th Century and his work is now highly collected, valued and admired the world over.Whoever purchases this truly beautiful rare egg, will not be disappointed, because the workmanship is just delightful.

Dimensions as follows ....

Height: 2.8 inches or 7.3 cm

Diameter: 1.75 inches or 4.5 cm (widest point)

Weight: 5.5 oz or 154 grams

Stuart Devlin\'s, noveltysilver eggs are highly collectable and would add value to any silver collection. Thesebeautiful, original, limited edition, cased surprise eggs, are only going to appreciate in value in years to come. A real must for any serious silvercollector.

This stunning silver egg would make an ideal gift.

The silver egg willbe sent out recorded, special delivery with insurance.

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