An Abstract Modernist Sterling Silver Centrepiece Designed by Alex Styles.

Object Description

This striking boat shaped centrepiece features a superb cutwork cover featuring an abstract elongated star design, which has been hand cut using a piercing saw.
The interior has been gold plated, which contrasts beautifully with the polished silver exterior.

The centrepiece was designed by Alex Styles, manufactured by Wakely & Wheeler in London in 1961, and was retailed by Garrard & Co. of 112 Regent Street London.

The centrepiece measures 33cm wide.

Object Literature

A similar example can be seen in the famous Person Silver Collection of Post War British Silver.

The same piece can also be seen on page 463 in the book ‘British Designer Silver’ by John Andrews and Derek Styles.

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