Art Deco Sterling Silver 'Corinthian' Cutlery Service for Eight
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An Art Deco sterling silver 'Corinthian' pattern cutlery service for eight, 1935 London, with maker's mark R.W. Burbridge for Harrods. The complete service for eight settings, comprising 8 table forks, soup spoons, fish knives, fish forks, dessert forks, teaspoons, 4 table spoons, 2 sauce ladles, each marked, plus 8 bone handled table and cheese knives with stainless blades and carving set, in green velvet lined walnut canteen, with retailer's plaque 'Harrods Ltd, Silversmiths & Cutlers, London'. Silver weight 3055g.
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- Canteen - A small cabinet, table or a box with drawers or lift out trays, for storing a set of cutlery.
- Sterling Silver - Sterling silver is a mixture of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% of another metal, usually copper. Fine silver is 99.9% pure silver, and is relatively soft and the addition of the very small amount of copper gives the metal enough strength and hardness to be worked into jewellery, decorative and household objects.
- Art Deco Period - The Art Deco period was a cultural movement that emerged in the 1920s and 1930s, and was characterized by its emphasis on modernism, luxury, and elegance. The name "Art Deco" comes from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, a large exhibition held in Paris in 1925 that showcased the latest trends in decorative arts.
Art Deco was a reaction against the ornate and elaborate styles of the previous era, and reflected a new modern sensibility. It was characterized by streamlined, geometric shapes, bright colours, and the use of new materials such as chrome, glass, and Bakelite. Art Deco designers sought to create a sense of luxury and sophistication, often incorporating expensive materials such as ivory, marble, and rare woods.
Art Deco had a significant impact on a wide range of artistic fields, including architecture, fashion, graphic design, and interior design. Some of the most iconic examples of Art Deco architecture include the Empire State Building in New York City, the Hoover Building in London, and the Palais de Chaillot in Paris.
The Art Deco period came to an end in the 1940s, as World War II and changing cultural trends led to a shift in artistic styles. However, Art Deco remains an important influence on design and art, and continues to be celebrated for its modernist sensibility and glamorous aesthetic.
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