Omar Ramsden Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Spoon London 1931 | 53g

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. A striking later example featuring an attractive hand-hammered circular terminal engraved with the original owner's initials A.K.S. above the date 1931. The 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. This spoon combines restrained decoration with superb craftsmanship and represents Ramsden's mature period. Summary: * Omar Ramsden maker's mark * London hallmark * Dates: 1931 * Sterling silver (.925) * Total weight: 53 grams Lengths: 16cm * Excellent collector's condition