{"product_id":"omar-ramsden-sterling-silver-arts-crafts-spoon-london-1929-66g","title":"Omar Ramsden Sterling Silver Arts \u0026 Crafts Spoon London 1929 | 66g","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire an original Omar Ramsden sterling silver spoon, hallmarked for London and dating from the height of the British Arts \u0026amp; Crafts movement.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOmar Ramsden (1873–1939) is regarded as one of Britain's greatest twentieth-century silversmiths. His work is represented in major museum collections and is admired for its exceptional craftsmanship, sculptural quality and unmistakable hand-finished decoration inspired by medieval and natural forms.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLondon 1929 | Length: 17 cm | Weight: 66 grams\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis impressive example features a richly sculpted stem decorated with flowing berries, leaves and scrolling foliage, terminating in a distinctive six-point crown-like knop. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe deep relief and exceptional modelling give the spoon an almost sculptural presence and demonstrate the quality of Ramsden's workshop at its finest.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAt 66 grams, this is a particularly substantial example and one that displays the confidence and individuality for which Omar Ramsden's work is celebrated.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCondition\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis spoon are in very good antique condition with crisp decoration and clearly struck London hallmarks together with Omar Ramsden's maker's mark. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThey display only light surface wear consistent with careful use over the last century and have not been excessively polished, preserving the fine detail of the hand-finished decoration.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSummary\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOmar Ramsden maker's mark \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLondon hallmark\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDates: 1929\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSterling silver (.925)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTotal weight:: 66 grams\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLengths: 17 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eExcellent collector's condition\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antiques Centre York 137 DC \u0026 DS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58025144484222,"sku":"DC005","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/9253\/8739\/files\/R4OKgAswNj.jpg?v=1789371382","url":"https:\/\/theantiquescentreyork.co.uk\/products\/omar-ramsden-sterling-silver-arts-crafts-spoon-london-1929-66g","provider":"Antiques Centre York","version":"1.0","type":"link"}