MODERN 20thC STUART DEVLIN SOLID SILVER EXTREMELY LARGE SURPRISE EGG c1970
20th Century large Stuart Devlin Silver gilt surprise egg, with open-work twin-caged effect filigree extrerior, the polished silver gilt octagonal hinged mount opening to reveal a pink quartz cluster mounted on a raised openwork horn-shaped mount. Hallmarked English Silver (925), London, year 1970 (p), Maker's mark S.D for Stuart Devlin.
Reference Number: A3526
20th Century large Stuart Devlin Silver gilt surprise egg, with open-work twin-caged effect filigree extrerior, the polished silver gilt octagonal hinged mount opening to reveal a pink quartz cluster mounted on a raised openwork horn-shaped mount. Hallmarked English Silver (925), London, year 1970 (p), Maker's mark S.D for Stuart Devlin.
Reference Number: A3526
20th Century large Stuart Devlin Silver gilt surprise egg, with open-work twin-caged effect filigree extrerior, the polished silver gilt octagonal hinged mount opening to reveal a pink quartz cluster mounted on a raised openwork horn-shaped mount. Hallmarked English Silver (925), London, year 1970 (p), Maker's mark S.D for Stuart Devlin.
Reference Number: A3526
DESCRIPTION
Modern 20th Century rare and exceptionally large Stuart Devlin Solid Silver gilt surprise egg, with open-work twin-caged effect filigree extrerior, the polished silver gilt octagonal hinged mount opening to reveal a pink quartz cluster mounted on a raised openwork horn-shaped mount.
The egg is exceptionally large and heavy compared to the usual Devlin's eggs.
Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), London, year 1970 (p), Maker's mark S.D (Stuart Devlin), one of the greatest modern silversmiths. For more information please follow this link.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No damage, just general wear.
SIZE
Height: 13.5cm
Width: 9cm
Weight: 601g