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CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE

Christopher Nigel Lawrence Silver Items

Christopher Lawrence Silver Items for Sale

Christopher Nigel Lawrence: born 1936. Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.Born in Cumberland then moved to Essex where his scout master was Norman Vander who arranged a factory visit. At 13 he decided he wanted to be a silversmith and his father gave him a workshop at the bottom of the garden. At 15 he was an apprenticed to C J Vander as a tray maker and flat hammer man. Studied at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, London. When he was 21 he moved to R E Stone where he worked for 2 years with many fine craftsmen as everything here was hand made and he learnt how to hand raise with the hammer. He later spent 8 years as Gerald Benney's workshop manager before setting up by himself, again in a small garden workshop in the late 1960's. Four months later he opened his own design studio and workshop in Leigh-on Sea and as things improved he employed 9 silversmiths. Following the recession he closed the workshop and spent more time designing and making himself rather than just managing a larger business. He moved to Southend and again had a workshop in his garden. He went on to win 28 prizes in the Goldsmiths' Craft Council competitions and 3 Jacques Cartier Memorial Awards. In 1973 he held a one-man exhibition at Goldsmith's Hall when Graham Hughes said "it was his silver tableware that astonished visitors." During the 1970's he also did some design work for his old employer C J Vander. In the mid 1970's he produced some limited edition pieces for Jean Renet, 1 Old Bond Street, London following a one-man exhibition in 1970. Lives in Essex and is a member of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths.
 
For an extended biography and more illustrations of his work, see a full chapter on BRIAN FULLER in my book:      
DESIGNER BRITISH SILVER - from Studios Established 1930-1985
 
We are always interested in purchasing work by CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE
 
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CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE 4 Silver MENU - PLACE CARD HOLDERS
London 1984

Fully Hallmarked Silver
Sterling (925)
Set of 4

The total weight is 56g

Between 13-15g each

Length: 25mm

Height: 21mm

Depth18mm

£ 195.00
CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE Pair Silver BRITANNIA DISHES
London 1997

Fully Hallmarked Silver
Britannia (958)

Diameter: 14 cm
Weight: 391 gm

In original boxes with certificate signed by Christopher Lawrence and Deputy Master of the Mint

Britannia Silver standard was introduced in 1697 and in 1797 the first copper penny was introduced - the 'Cartwheel' - with Britannia struck by Matthew Boulton. This Limited Edition of 200 pairs was commissioned by The Royal Mint and also features their Hall Mark
£ 450.00
CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE Silver BANK OF ENGLAND DISH
London 1994

Fully Hallmarked Silver
Britannia (958)

Length: 11 cm

Commemorating 300 years of The Bank of England - with the Bank's own Hallmark
£ 79.00
CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE Silver CHRISTENING MUG
London 1975

Fully Hallmarked Silver
Sterling (925)

Height: 8 cm
£ 275.00
CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE Silver EASTER Mushroom
London 1982

Fully Hallmarked Silver
Sterling (925)

Height: 9.5 cm

Limited Edition of 250 for The Heritage Collection with certificate  
£ 550.00
CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE Silver GOBLET
London 1975

Fully Hallmarked Silver
sterling (925)

Height: 12 cm
Diameter: 7 cm
£ 275.00
CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE Silver JUG & 6 BEAKERS
London 1976/7

Fully Hallmarked Silver
Sterling (925)

Jug:
Height: 24.7 cm
Weight: 647 g

Beakers:
Height: 11.2 cm
Diameter: 6 cm
Weight: 1043 g
£ 4,950.00
CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE Silver NAPKIN RING
London 1975

Fully Hallmarked Silver
Sterling (925)

Length: 5 cm

2 Available
£ 120.00
CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE Silver NAPKIN RING
London 1974

Fully Hallmarked Silver
Sterling (925)

House of Lawrian

Diameter: 4.3 cm
 
4 available
£ 125.00
CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE Silver SALT & PEPPER
London 1976

Fully Hallmarked Silver
Sterling (925)

Height: 5 cm
£ 180.00
CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE Silver THIMBLE
London 1979

Fully Hallmarked 
Sterling (925)

House of Lawrian

Height: 2.1 cm

Silver gilt 'Flame' decoration
£ 79.00
CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE Small Silver MUSHROOM
London 1978

Fully Hallmarked Silver
Sterling (925)

Height: 4 cm
Diameter: 5 cm (slate base)

House of Lawrian - The Greenie Mushroom Collection: 'Greenie Eats'
£ 79.00
CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE Small Silver MUSHROOM
London 1978

Fully Hallmarked Silver
Sterling (925)

Length: 5 cm

House of Lawrian - The Greenie Mushroom Collection: 'Greenie Works'
£ 79.00
CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE Small Silver MUSHROOM
London 1978

Fully Hallmarked Silver
Sterling (925)

House of Lawrian - The Greenie Mushroom Collection: 'Greenie Defends'

Height: 4 cm
Diameter: 4.5 cm (slate base)
£ 79.00
DESIGNER BRITISH SILVER - from Studios Established 1930-1985
DESIGNER BRITISH SILVER from studios established 1930 - 1985 by DEREK STYLES & JOHN ANDREW

'DESIGNER BRITISH SILVER from studios established 1930 to 1985' is a beautifully produced 560 page slip case edition weighing over 4 kilos and retails at £75. This is a major work and should remain the definitive book on the period for some time to come. It has taken over 20 years of research and 7 years writing. Already the standard work used by Auction Houses and Museums.

It features: Introduction by Gordon Hamme; An overview of this important period; Biographical chapters on the 50 major silversmiths; Brief information of over 200 others; Where pieces can be seen; A glossary and is fully indexed with full colour illustrations. 

Book can be viewed here: https://issuu.com/accpublishinggroup/docs/whole_book_pdf

Written by my father DEREK STYLES & JOHN ANDREW - please ask if you would like a signed copy

THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE WITHIN THE UK DUE TO ITS WEIGHT

£ 49.00
x CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE Mushroom Book
Capricious Mushrooms by John Hine - 157 pages

Christopher Lawrence designed a series of mushrooms for the John HIne Collection
£ 15.00