{"id":8068773871844,"title":"Sterling Silver Good King Wenceslas Christmas Carol Box | Stuart Devlin for Cartier | LE 75\/500","handle":"sterling-silver-good-king-wenceslas-christmas-carol-box-stuart-devlin-for-cartier-le-75-500","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSterling Silver and Silver Gilt Christmas Carol Box\u003cbr\u003eGood King Wenceslas\u003cbr\u003eIssued in a Limited Edition of 500 pieces\u003cbr\u003eLimited Edition number 75 of 500 [stamped to base]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in London 1971 \u003cbr\u003eMaker: By Stuart Devlin for Cartier \u003cbr\u003eApprox 196 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 6.5cms (2 2\/3\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 4cms (1 1\/2\") wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eWith some tarnishing\/patination\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note this one no longer has it's Certificate under the lid - however the Stuart Devlin makers mark and Hallmarks, together with the Limited Edition number are all pressed into the piece giving you all the \"Certification\" you need\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can see a similar example of this piece that SOLD at approx $2900 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/dining-entertaining\/sterling-silver\/good-king-wenceslas-stuart-devlin-cartier-london-1971\/id-f_8365313\/\" title=\"Good King Wenceslas Christmas Box | Stuart Devlin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Stuart Devlin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStuart Devlin was born in Geelong, Victoria, Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e, and became an art teacher, specialising in gold and silversmithing. In 1957, he obtained a post at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and studied for a Diploma of Art in gold and silversmithing. He was awarded scholarships to study at the Royal College of Art in London in 1958, and was awarded a Harkness Fellowship by the Commonwealth Fund. He spent the two-year fellowship at Columbia University in New York City where he met and married his first wife, Kim Hose, in 1962.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDevlin's initials are located at the bottom of the reverse of the 1966 Australian 50 cent coin. He returned to teach in Melbourne and subsequently became an inspector of art schools. He rose to fame when, in 1964, he won a competition to design the first decimal coinage for Australia.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1965, he moved to London and opened a small workshop. \u003cstrong\u003eThis marked the beginning of Devlin's own style, which often took the form of limited editions, the most popular being Easter eggs and Christmas boxes, now collectors' items\u003c\/strong\u003e. He adapted and devised new techniques to produce a wide variety of textures and filigree forms, and became well known in London's West End, producing a new collection each year. \u003cstrong\u003eHe had a prestigious showroom in Conduit Street from 1979 until 1985.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1966 a Stuart Devlin fine silver sculpture was commissioned by Ford of Britain to celebrate the release of the new Mk IV Ford Zephyr and Zodiac range of motor vehicles.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe has designed furniture, interiors, jewellery, and commissioned pieces of all types, including trophies, clocks, centrepieces, goblets, candelabra, bowls, and insignia. Among his most popular commissions, \u003cstrong\u003eDevlin has designed coins and medals for 36 countries throughout the world, including precious coins for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and the medals for the founding awards of the Australian honours system in 1975: the Order of Australia, the Australian Bravery Decorations and the National Medal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn 1982, Devlin was granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment as Goldsmith and Jeweller to Her Majesty the Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e. He married his second wife, Carole Hedley-Saunders, in 1986. He was Prime Warden of the Goldsmith's Company 1996–97. After he stepped down from that role, he continued to work with the Goldsmiths, and particularly involved in the developing of a new institute for future Goldsmiths, and also with various other aspects which involve opportunities for up-and-coming jewellers and goldsmiths, including a summer school and 'getting started' course.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","published_at":"2023-11-11T06:00:01+10:00","created_at":"2023-11-05T16:13:53+10:00","vendor":"Sterling Silver","type":"Christmas Box","tags":["Type_English Sterling Silver"],"price":117500,"price_min":117500,"price_max":117500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":125000,"compare_at_price_min":125000,"compare_at_price_max":125000,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":44283478704356,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"RA-0002940","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Sterling Silver Good King Wenceslas 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Wenceslas\u003cbr\u003eIssued in a Limited Edition of 500 pieces\u003cbr\u003eLimited Edition number 75 of 500 [stamped to base]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in London 1971 \u003cbr\u003eMaker: By Stuart Devlin for Cartier \u003cbr\u003eApprox 196 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 6.5cms (2 2\/3\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 4cms (1 1\/2\") wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eWith some tarnishing\/patination\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note this one no longer has it's Certificate under the lid - however the Stuart Devlin makers mark and Hallmarks, together with the Limited Edition number are all pressed into the piece giving you all the \"Certification\" you need\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can see a similar example of this piece that SOLD at approx $2900 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/dining-entertaining\/sterling-silver\/good-king-wenceslas-stuart-devlin-cartier-london-1971\/id-f_8365313\/\" title=\"Good King Wenceslas Christmas Box | Stuart Devlin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Stuart Devlin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStuart Devlin was born in Geelong, Victoria, Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e, and became an art teacher, specialising in gold and silversmithing. In 1957, he obtained a post at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and studied for a Diploma of Art in gold and silversmithing. He was awarded scholarships to study at the Royal College of Art in London in 1958, and was awarded a Harkness Fellowship by the Commonwealth Fund. He spent the two-year fellowship at Columbia University in New York City where he met and married his first wife, Kim Hose, in 1962.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDevlin's initials are located at the bottom of the reverse of the 1966 Australian 50 cent coin. He returned to teach in Melbourne and subsequently became an inspector of art schools. He rose to fame when, in 1964, he won a competition to design the first decimal coinage for Australia.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1965, he moved to London and opened a small workshop. \u003cstrong\u003eThis marked the beginning of Devlin's own style, which often took the form of limited editions, the most popular being Easter eggs and Christmas boxes, now collectors' items\u003c\/strong\u003e. He adapted and devised new techniques to produce a wide variety of textures and filigree forms, and became well known in London's West End, producing a new collection each year. \u003cstrong\u003eHe had a prestigious showroom in Conduit Street from 1979 until 1985.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1966 a Stuart Devlin fine silver sculpture was commissioned by Ford of Britain to celebrate the release of the new Mk IV Ford Zephyr and Zodiac range of motor vehicles.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe has designed furniture, interiors, jewellery, and commissioned pieces of all types, including trophies, clocks, centrepieces, goblets, candelabra, bowls, and insignia. Among his most popular commissions, \u003cstrong\u003eDevlin has designed coins and medals for 36 countries throughout the world, including precious coins for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and the medals for the founding awards of the Australian honours system in 1975: the Order of Australia, the Australian Bravery Decorations and the National Medal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn 1982, Devlin was granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment as Goldsmith and Jeweller to Her Majesty the Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e. He married his second wife, Carole Hedley-Saunders, in 1986. He was Prime Warden of the Goldsmith's Company 1996–97. After he stepped down from that role, he continued to work with the Goldsmiths, and particularly involved in the developing of a new institute for future Goldsmiths, and also with various other aspects which involve opportunities for up-and-coming jewellers and goldsmiths, including a summer school and 'getting started' course.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e"}