An outstanding modern Britannia silver Meander dish
An outstanding modern Britannia silver Meander dish
London 2017 by Rauni Higson
The asymmetric form is supported and balanced by a foot, which follows the line of the ridge in the inner side of the bowl. The inner side showing a fine matte, near mother-of-pearl like finish contrasting with the bright polished highlights of the rim and the ridge.
A masterfully accomplished, unique bowl from one of Britain´s leading silversmiths with a highly decorative, near sculptural nature. This bowl is the large sized one of a line comprising three bowls of different size and design.
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Regarded as one of Britain’s leading silversmiths, Rauni Higson is known for distinctive sculptural tableware, largely working to commission, including six pieces housed in the Goldsmiths’ Company Collection. Recent commissions include the National Museum of Wales, the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers, the Worshipful Company of Weavers and the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries. She was Chair of Contemporary British Silversmiths from 2014 to 2017.
14.1 cm / 5.55″ length, 13 cm / 5.11″ width, 4.1 cm / 1.61″ maximum height; 172.7 g / 6.09 oz
