A Fine & Important Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Castor by Ramsden & Carr, London 1906

 

The spot-hammered capstan shaped body rising to a neck decorated with embossed Tudor Rose motifs, applied wirework elements and a wrythen turned band beneath a perforated top. The neck bearing impressed London hallmarks & date letter for 1906, the underside bearing impressed makers marks for Omar Ramsden & Alwyn Carr, together with scratch weight marks. Height, 4.25” high. Weight 144 grams or 4.62 troy ounces.   

 

Omar Ramsden (1873-1940) is regarded as the preeminent silversmith of the British Arts & Crafts movement. He and silversmith Charles Ellison Carr (1872-1940) formed a partnership and registered their mark, Ramsden & Carr in 1898.  Ramsden & Carr went on to become one of the most successful British silversmith firms of the early 20th century.

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