{"product_id":"omar-ramsden-sterling-silver-arts-crafts-spoon-london-1931-53g","title":"Omar Ramsden Sterling Silver Arts \u0026 Crafts Spoon London 1931 | 53g","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 1931 | Length: 16 cm | Weight: 53 grams\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA striking later example featuring an attractive hand-hammered circular terminal engraved with the original owner's initials A.K.S. above the date 1931.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe design displays an elegant intertwining foliate design with deeply chased leaves radiating towards the bowl, producing a wonderfully tactile surface that immediately identifies the spoon as Ramsden's work.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis spoon combines restrained decoration with superb craftsmanship and represents Ramsden's mature period.\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: 1931\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSterling silver (.925)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTotal weight:53 grams\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLengths: 16 cm,\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eExcellent collector's condition\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antiques Centre York 137 DC \u0026 DS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58025139044734,"sku":"DC004","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/9253\/8739\/files\/KnauLM5iFW.jpg?v=1789371198","url":"https:\/\/theantiquescentreyork.co.uk\/products\/omar-ramsden-sterling-silver-arts-crafts-spoon-london-1931-53g","provider":"Antiques Centre York","version":"1.0","type":"link"}