Skip to main content

Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Australian, 1931-2018

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.

to
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Height
to
Width
to
2
2
2
9
366
269
247
198
Creator: Stuart Devlin
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Novelty Egg with Humming Bird
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A highly collectable and delightful silver gilt novelty egg containing a hummingbird by renowned silversmith and artist Stuart Devlin (Australian, 1931-2018) and dated 1977. Stuart D...
Category

1970s Australian Modern Vintage Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Novelty Egg with Humming Bird
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Novelty Egg with Humming Bird

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Novelty Egg with Humming Bird

$938
Stuart Devlin Set of Twelve Silver and Silver-Gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas"
By Cartier, Stuart Devlin
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an extraordinary and complete collection of Twelve English silver and silver-gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas" gift boxes, presented...
Category

1970s English Vintage Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stuart Devlin Set of Twelve Silver and Silver-Gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas"
Stuart Devlin Set of Twelve Silver and Silver-Gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas"

Stuart Devlin Set of Twelve Silver and Silver-Gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas"

$89,500 / set
Related Items
Set of Two Italian Rectangular Florentine Gilt Wood Boxes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 2 charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted boxes. These gilt-wood boxes can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well as stand alone pieces on a cof...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Set of Two Italian Rectangular Florentine Gilt Wood Boxes
Set of Two Italian Rectangular Florentine Gilt Wood Boxes

Set of Two Italian Rectangular Florentine Gilt Wood Boxes

$240
H 2 in W 6.4 in D 4.45 in
Silver and Ebony William Spratling Dominoes Set
By William Spratling
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Amazing Wiliam Spratling Dominoes set made of ebony wood and silver inlay. William Spratling (September 22, 1900–August 7, 1967) was an Americ...
Category

1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Silver and Ebony William Spratling Dominoes Set
Silver and Ebony William Spratling Dominoes Set

Silver and Ebony William Spratling Dominoes Set

$3,000 / set
H 3.15 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
Italian Silver Gilt Pheasant Birds, Pair
Located in New York, NY
An Italian pair of silver-plate pheasant bird sculptures decorative objects, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. The birds, male and female, are beautifully cast with fine detai...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Italian Silver Gilt Pheasant Birds, Pair
Italian Silver Gilt Pheasant Birds, Pair

Italian Silver Gilt Pheasant Birds, Pair

$1,450 / set
H 4.25 in W 8.75 in D 1.38 in
Box with a Shell Lid in Style of Alexandre Noll
By Alexandre Noll
Located in NYC, NY
A beautiful wood box with a small compartment inside and a shell lid in the manner of Alexandre Noll.
Category

1940s French Minimalist Vintage Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Walnut

Box with a Shell Lid in Style of Alexandre Noll
Box with a Shell Lid in Style of Alexandre Noll

Box with a Shell Lid in Style of Alexandre Noll

$1,950
H 2.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Mid-Century Silvered Ostrich Sculptures Constructed with Ostrich Eggs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fanciful pair of Mid-Century ostrich bird sculptures constructed with ostrich eggs and silvered metal. Wearing a quizzical expression that seems to be ask...
Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

Pair of Mid-Century Silvered Ostrich Sculptures Constructed with Ostrich Eggs
Pair of Mid-Century Silvered Ostrich Sculptures Constructed with Ostrich Eggs

Pair of Mid-Century Silvered Ostrich Sculptures Constructed with Ostrich Eggs

$3,050 Sale Price / set
29% Off
H 17.5 in W 15 in D 7 in
Set of Four Golf-Themed Enamel Boxes – Halcyon Days Limoges Collectibles
By Halcyon Days
Located in Morristown, NJ
Set of Four Golf-Themed Enamel Boxes – Halcyon Days & Limoges Collectibles This charming set of four golf-themed enamel boxes includes three English Halcyon Days pieces and one Limoges, France box, making it a perfect collection for golf enthusiasts and collectors of fine enamelware. Each piece is crafted with exquisite detailing and hand-painted designs celebrating golf's rich history and playful spirit. 1. Halcyon Days "William Innes & Blackheath Golf Club" Enamel Box Design: Features William Innes, a Member of Parliament and Captain of the Society of Golfers in 1778 at the Royal Blackheath Golf Club. Interior: The inside lid bears the inscription, referencing a painting by Lemuel Francis Abbot, along with a note about King James I introducing golf to England from Scotland in 1608. Exterior: Decorated with vintage golf illustrations, bordered by green and gold accents. Base: Marked Halcyon Days Enamels, England. Original box retained. 2. Halcyon Days "The Old Course, St. Andrews" Enamel Box Design: Features an elegant map of the Old Course at St. Andrews, the world’s most famous golf course. Interior: Inscribed with historical details about St. Andrews, including its role in the Open Championship and the founding of The Royal and Ancient Club House in 1854. Base: Marked Halcyon Days Enamels, England. Original box retained. 3. Halcyon Days "Golfing Teddy Bears" Enamel Box Design: A whimsical hand-painted scene of two teddy bears playing golf, one in a striped referee shirt and the other in red golf attire. Interior: Features a black-and-white illustration of a teddy bear holding a golf club. Base: Marked Halcyon Days Enamels, England. 4. Limoges "Lady Golfer" Hand-Painted Enamel Box Design: Features a female golfer in a classic plaid skirt and yellow sweater, preparing for a swing while her caddie watches nearby. Interior: Painted with a small golf ball on a tee. Backstamp: Marked "Limoges France - Peint Main" (Hand-Painted) with a golf club illustration. Set Features: ✔ Hand-Painted & Hand-Decorated ✔ Fine English & French Enamelware ✔ Historical & Whimsical Golf Themes ✔ Perfect for Collectors & Golf Lovers ✔ Excellent Condition – Includes Original Box for St. Andrews Piece This set celebrates the tradition, history, and charm of golf, making it a fantastic addition to any golf memorabilia collection or fine enamelware display. Dimensions: 2"dia x 1.25"h (Two larger Halcyon Days Boxes...
Category

Late 20th Century English Country Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Set of Four Golf-Themed Enamel Boxes – Halcyon Days Limoges Collectibles
Set of Four Golf-Themed Enamel Boxes – Halcyon Days Limoges Collectibles

Set of Four Golf-Themed Enamel Boxes – Halcyon Days Limoges Collectibles

$600 / set
H 1.5 in W 2 in D 2 in
Large Gilt and Silvered Bronze Jewel Box/Casket
Located in Norwood, NJ
French 19th century large gilt and silvered bronze table box. Finely cast Renaissance Revival gilt and silvered bronze jewelry box with tufted velvet interior lining. Four corners wi...
Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Gilt and Silvered Bronze Jewel Box/Casket
Large Gilt and Silvered Bronze Jewel Box/Casket

Large Gilt and Silvered Bronze Jewel Box/Casket

$12,750
H 11 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Tramp Art Box with Chip-Carved Decoration, Date and Velvet Inside
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Tramp Art rectangular wooden box featuring elaborate chip-carved decoration. Each side of this box is adorned with hand-carved tiered frames of four-layered notches, characteristic of the traditional chip-carving technique of Tramp Art, a 19th century form Folk Art that transforms salvaged materials into furniture and art. The lid, attached to the base with hinges, is covered with a burgundy velvet pad bordered by a chip-carved trim centered around a carved lion head. The lid, which lifts by a ring pull, opens to reveal a velvety green storage...
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Tramp Art Box with Chip-Carved Decoration, Date and Velvet Inside
19th Century Tramp Art Box with Chip-Carved Decoration, Date and Velvet Inside

19th Century Tramp Art Box with Chip-Carved Decoration, Date and Velvet Inside

$695
H 5.25 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
Bronze Bird Nest with Eggs
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Bird’s Nest with Eggs by Scott Nelles, 1985 — A finely crafted bronze sculpture depicting a realistic bird’s nest cradling three smooth bronze eggs, each removable from the ne...
Category

20th Century American Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bird Nest with Eggs
Bronze Bird Nest with Eggs

Bronze Bird Nest with Eggs

$600
H 2 in Dm 4.5 in
Modernist Silvered Horse Knife Rests-Set of Twelve
Located in Downingtown, PA
Modernist silvered horse knife rests-set of twelve, 20th Century (NY9205/IRR) The twelve cast solid silvered plate horses are depicted in full gallop...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Modernist Silvered Horse Knife Rests-Set of Twelve
Modernist Silvered Horse Knife Rests-Set of Twelve

Modernist Silvered Horse Knife Rests-Set of Twelve

$500 / set
H 1 in W 3 in D 1.57 in
James Bearden Steel and Bronze "Blob Box" Sculpture / Trinket Box
By James Bearden
Located in Highland, IN
A wonderful small-scale sculpture by James Bearden, this nubby piece floats on a plinth base and is covered in bronze giving it a visceral texture. Concealed inside is a small trinket box.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

James Bearden Steel and Bronze "Blob Box" Sculpture / Trinket Box
James Bearden Steel and Bronze "Blob Box" Sculpture / Trinket Box

James Bearden Steel and Bronze "Blob Box" Sculpture / Trinket Box

$2,000
H 3.75 in Dm 6 in
Otar Stacked Brass and Copper Box
By Otar USA
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare 1935 all-original decorative box was designed and produced by John Otar in California. The box features individual triangular brass and copper plates stacked to create a sp...
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Otar Stacked Brass and Copper Box
Otar Stacked Brass and Copper Box

Otar Stacked Brass and Copper Box

$1,660 Sale Price
36% Off
H 4.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Previously Available Items
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Jack in the Box Clown Egg
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A highly collectable and delightful silver gilt novelty egg containing a surprise Jack in the Box clown by renowned silversmith and artist Stuart Devlin (Australian, 1931-2018) and d...
Category

1980s Australian Modern Vintage Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Jack in the Box Clown Egg
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Jack in the Box Clown Egg

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Jack in the Box Clown Egg

H 2.86 in Dm 1.88 in
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 ocean sea plants. Original box height: 7.5cm high, no 19 of...
Category

1970s English Vintage Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London, 1978
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London, 1978

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London, 1978

H 7.5 in Dm 4 in L 7.5 in
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 ocean sea plants. Original box height: 7.5cm high, no 19 of limited edition of 100. Ite...
Category

1970s English Vintage Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London 1978
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London 1978

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg, London 1978

H 7.5 in Dm 4 in
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 reeds. Original box and papers. Measures: Height 7.5cm high, No 19 of limited editio...
Category

20th Century English Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg Swan Duck Family, London, 1984
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg Swan Duck Family, London, 1984

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Egg Swan Duck Family, London, 1984

H 2.96 in Dm 1.38 in
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. Original box and papers. Height: 7.5cm high, No 19 of limited edition of 100. Item ...
Category

20th Century Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stuart Devlin Clown and Performing Dog Egg, London, 1980
Stuart Devlin Clown and Performing Dog Egg, London, 1980

Stuart Devlin Clown and Performing Dog Egg, London, 1980

H 2.96 in Dm 1.58 in
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 over a baby chick hatching. Original box. Height 7.5cm high, no 19 of limited editio...
Category

20th Century Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Chicken Egg, London, 1981
Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Chicken Egg, London, 1981

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Surprise Chicken Egg, London, 1981

H 2.96 in Dm 1.97 in
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 edition 19/229, in its original box. The egg depicting a honey bee surmounted on a f...
Category

20th Century Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Stuart Devlin Honey Bee Egg, London, 1981
Stuart Devlin Honey Bee Egg, London, 1981

Stuart Devlin Honey Bee Egg, London, 1981

H 2.76 in Dm 1.97 in
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 egg, London, 1975 limited edition 19/100, in its original...
Category

20th Century Stuart Devlin Sculptures

Rare Stuart Devlin Frog and Flowers Surprise Egg, London, 1975
Rare Stuart Devlin Frog and Flowers Surprise Egg, London, 1975

Rare Stuart Devlin Frog and Flowers Surprise Egg, London, 1975

H 2.76 in Dm 2.76 in

Stuart Devlin sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Stuart Devlin sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Stuart Devlin sculptures, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Stuart Devlin were created in the modern style in united kingdom during the late 20th century. Prices for Stuart Devlin sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $956 and can go as high as $89,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,158.

Recently Viewed

View All