Author: Fred Rich
Goldsmiths North Sheffield July 2023
We are looking forward to exhibiting at Goldsmiths North in the wonderful Cutlers’ Hall Sheffield, from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 July 2023. This is billed as an international shopping experience bringing the finest contemporary Silverware & Jewellery from the UK and Europe.
For further information see www.goldsmithsnorth.com
Water Margins water jug & beakers
A beautiful set comprising a water jug and four beakers. The enamelled design features kingfishers, water rail, mandarin ducks, and a background of weeping willow and yellow flags. Silver, silver gilt, 18ct gold, and enamel with 22ct gold cloissons.
Conkers II Beaker
Conkers in the form of fine silver sheet are applied to the beaker and then enamelled. Silver wires are applied, and leaves are hand carved to give interest and texture to the background. Silver, silver gilt, 22ct gold, and enamel.
Fair Game Vases
Standing 51cm high, these enamelled vases are designed with game birds and plant life from the British Isles, with a particular reference to Scotland, and include 25 types of birds, with a total of 41 birds over the two vases.
Fred was awarded the Jacques Cartier Memorial Award for these vases in 2021. He is the only person to have been awarded this 4 times since it’s inception in 1958, and he was completely bowled over by comments from the judges. In their opinion there is no one in the world producing work of this quality in terms of design and craftsmanship, nor has there been in the past. This is high praise indeed and reflects the thousands of hours it took to design and produce this magnificent pair of vases. Believe it or not, there is over 100 meters of 22 carat gold cloisonné wire in the two vases.
Fred wins the prestigious Jacques Cartier Memorial Award at the recent Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards
Standing 51cm high, these enamelled vases are designed with game birds and plant life from the British Isles, with a particular reference to Scotland, and include 25 types of birds, with a total of 41 birds over the two vases.
The Jacques Cartier Memorial Award was introduced in 1958 and has been awarded just 40 times out of a possible 63. Fred is the only person to have been awarded this 4 times, and was completely bowled over by comments from the judges. In their opinion there is no one in the world producing work of this quality in terms of design and craftsmanship, nor has there been in the past. This is high praise indeed and reflects the thousands of hours it took to design and produce this magnificent pair of vases. Believe it or not, there is over 100 meters of 22 carat gold cloisonné wire in the two vases.