Omar Ramsden Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Spoon London 1921 | 48g

A rare opportunity to acquire an original Omar Ramsden sterling silver spoon, hallmarked for London and dating from the height of the British Arts & Crafts movement. Omar 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. An elegant spoon with one of Ramsden's most recognisable flowing Arts & Crafts terminals. The pierced organic decoration rises from the stem into a beautifully modelled stylised flower head, giving the piece an almost architectural quality. The openwork design demonstrates the hand-crafted aesthetic for which Ramsden became renowned. The decoration remains crisp and well defined with excellent overall proportions. Summary: * Omar Ramsden maker's mark * London hallmark * Dates: 1921 * Sterling silver (.925) * Total weight: 48 grams * Lengths: 16cm * Excellent collector's condition