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Stuart Devlin Egg

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Novelty Egg with Humming Bird
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
silversmith and artist Stuart Devlin (Australian, 1931-2018) and dated 1977. Stuart Devlin created a range of
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Vintage 1970s Australian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver

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Silver Gilt Stuart Devlin Egg, Dated 1976, London Assay
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
Silver gilt Stuart Devlin egg, dated 1976, London Assay Textured in a matt finish with enamelled
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Vintage 1970s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Gilt Stuart Devlin Egg, Dated 1979, London Assay, in Fitted Box
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
Silver Gilt Stuart Devlin egg, dated 1979, London Assay, in fitted box Lovely hammered finish with
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Vintage 1970s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stuart Devlin Silver Egg, London, 1980
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stuart Devlin silver egg, London, 1980. Part of a series of 'surprise' eggs, the cover opens to
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20th Century Great Britain (UK) Sterling Silver

Stuart Devlin Silver Egg, London, 1980
Stuart Devlin Silver Egg, London, 1980
H 3.125 in W 3.125 in D 3.125 in
Stuart Devlin Honey Bee Egg, London, 1981
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin, Silver parcel gilt & enamel Honey Bee novelty surprise egg, London 1981 limited
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20th Century British Figurines and Sculptures

Stuart Devlin Honey Bee Egg, London, 1981
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stuart Devlin, silver parcel-gilt and enamel honey bee novelty surprise egg, London, 1981 limited
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20th Century Mounted Objects

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London, 1978
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stuart Devlin silver gilt surprise egg, London 1978, opening to reveal a fish swimming amongst
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Vintage 1970s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London 1978
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stuart Devlin silver gilt surprise egg, London 1978, opening to reveal a fish swimming amongst
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Vintage 1970s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London, 1978
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London 1978, opening to reveal a a fish swimming amongst
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Late 20th Century English Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London, 1978
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London 1978, opening to reveal a a fish swimming amongst
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Late 20th Century English Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Silver

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London, 1980
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London 1980, opening to reveal a a clown and performing dog
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20th Century British Figurines and Sculptures

Stuart Devlin Charles Diana Wedding Egg, London 1981
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stuart Devlin silver and enamel Charles & Diana wedding commemorative egg, London, 1981. Original
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20th Century English Sterling Silver

Stuart Devlin Clown and Performing Dog Egg, London, 1980
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stuart Devlin silver gilt surprise egg, London 1980, opening to reveal a clown and performing dog
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Chicken Egg, London, 1981
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stuart Devlin silver gilt surprise chicken egg, London 1981, opening to reveal a chicken standing
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20th Century Mounted Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Chicks Egg, London, 1973
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London 1973, opening to reveal three hatchlings (chicks) in
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20th Century Enamel Frames and Objects

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Chicks Egg, London, 1973
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stuart Devlin silver gilt surprise egg, London 1973, opening to reveal three hatchlings (chicks) in
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20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Flamingo Egg, London, 1983
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London 1983, opening to reveal a flamingo standing on a
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20th Century Enamel Frames and Objects

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Flamingo Egg, London, 1983
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stuart Devlin silver gilt surprise egg, London, 1983, opening to reveal a flamingo standing on a
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20th Century English Sterling Silver

Rare Stuart Devlin Frog and Flowers Surprise Egg, London, 1975
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Stuart Devlin Silver parcel gilt & enamel Stuart Devlin "Frog and Flowers" novelty surprise
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20th Century British Enamel Frames and Objects

Rare Stuart Devlin Frog and Flowers Surprise Egg, London, 1975
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rare Stuart Devlin, Silver parcel-gilt and enamel Stuart Devlin "Frog and Flowers" novelty surprise
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20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Stuart Devlin Sterling Surprise Egg, "Rabbit and Flowers", London, 1982
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Surprise Egg, Silver, Vermeil and Enamel "Rabbit & Flowers" London, 1982, original
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20th Century British Boxes and Cases

Stuart Devlin Charles and Diana Wedding Commemorative Egg, London, 1981
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Silver and Enamel Charles & Diana Wedding Commemorative Egg, London 1981. Original
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20th Century British Enamel Frames and Objects

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg Swan Duck Family, London, 1984
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London 1984, opening to reveal Swan or Duck family among
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20th Century British Figurines and Sculptures

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg Swan Duck Family, London, 1984
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stuart Devlin silver gilt surprise egg, London, 1984, opening to reveal Swan or Duck family among
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20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Jack in the Box Clown Egg
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
clown by renowned silversmith and artist Stuart Devlin (Australian, 1931-2018) and dated 1980. Stuart
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Vintage 1980s Australian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Stuart Devlin Surprise Fish and Anchor Egg, Silver and Vermeil, London, 1977
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Surprise Fish and Anchor Egg, Silver and Vermeil London 1977, original box. Height
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20th Century British Boxes and Cases

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Stuart Devlin Surprise Fish and Anchor Egg, Silver and Vermeil, London, 1977
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stuart Devlin surprise fish and anchor egg, silver and vermeil London 1977, original box. Measures
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20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg leaves and flowers bud, London 1977
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London 1977, the top lifts off to reveal a plant with
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Vintage 1970s English Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

1977 Silver Jubilee Solid Sterling Silver Gold Gilt Stuart Devlin Surprise Egg
By Stuart Devlin
Located in GB
collectable Stuart Devlin Surprise egg made for the Queens Silver Jubilee in 1977 The piece is gold gilt
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Vintage 1970s British Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Stuart Devlin Sterling Surprise Egg, "Rabbit and Flowers", London 1982
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stuart Devlin surprise egg, silver, vermeil and enamel ""Rabbit & Flowers" London, 1982, original
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20th Century English Decorative Boxes

1980 Stuart Devlin Limited Series Silver Egg
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Silver Egg, London 1980. Part of a series of `surprise' eggs, the cover opens to
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20th Century British More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Stuart Devlin Silver and Enamel Egg, London, 1976
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Stuart Devlin silver and enamel egg London 1976. The top lifts off to reveal a giraffe and
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20th Century British Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Chicken Egg, London, 1981
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Toronto, ON
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Chicken Egg, London 1981, opening to reveal a Chicken standing
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20th Century British Figurines and Sculptures

Stuart Devlin Silver Hippo Surprise Egg Ltd Edition Number 233/300 Boxed
By Stuart Devlin
Located in London, GB
Stuart Devlin, A Hallmarked Silver Gilt Limited Edition Novelty Egg, Stuart Devlin, London allover
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Vintage 1970s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Stuart Devlin Egg For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal stuart devlin egg for your home. A stuart devlin egg — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect stuart devlin egg — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A stuart devlin egg, designed in the Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made stuart devlin egg over the years, but those crafted by Stuart Devlin and Christopher Nigel Lawrence are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Stuart Devlin Egg?

A stuart devlin egg can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,783, while the lowest priced sells for $937 and the highest can go for as much as $2,408.

Stuart Devlin for sale on 1stDibs

Stuart Devlin was a mid-century modern Australian metalworker whose sparkling creations showcased the luster of silver. He used techniques like filigree and gilding to make a range of sterling silver serveware and decorative sculptures.

Devlin was born in Geelong, Victoria, in 1931. From 1951 to 1955, he taught gold and silversmithing in the town of Wangaratta. He went on to study at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in 1957 and earned a scholarship to the Royal College of Art in London in 1958. Devlin was awarded a two-year Harkness Fellowship by the Commonwealth Fund, which he used to spend time at Columbia University in New York City.

After returning to Melbourne, he won a competition to design Australian coinage in 1964. His initials are still on the 1966 Australian 50-cent coin. A year later, he moved back to London and opened a workshop. There, he began producing limited-edition Christmas boxes and Easter eggs, which continue to be highly prized by collectors. Devlin also took commissions for coins and medals from countries around the world. From 1979 to 1985, he operated a popular showroom on London’s Conduit Street.

Devlin was widely acclaimed and recognized for his work over his long career. In 1982, he was granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment as Goldsmith and Jeweler to Her Majesty the Queen. From 1996 to 1997, he served as the Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company. In 2000, he designed a coin series for the Summer Olympics in Sydney.

Devlin retired to Littlehampton, West Sussex, where he died in 2018 at the age of 86. As described in his obituary in The Guardian, Devlin sought to bring “delight, surprise, intrigue and even amusement” to modern style.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Stuart Devlin serveware, decorative objects and more.