SILVER
 Left to right - Tall vase on ribbed foot, fluted bowl, tankard all in silver and designed by Keith Murray. C.1934 |
Keith Murrays' designs for silver were first shown to the public in 1935, at the exhibition entitled 'British Art in Industry'. The exhibition was at the Royal Academy in London. The items chosen for this show were selected by a committee |
who stipulated that pieces should demonstrate an understanding of modern design.
The famous Mappin & Webb silversmiths were famous for their quality and craftsmanship, though not yet renown for their modernist approach to design. The company called upon Murray in 1934 to produce a range of designs for the exhibition. These designs, once approved, would hopefully give Mappin & Webb a leading edge above other silver manufacturers. It was also to guarantee that they would be represented at this important exhibition.
Some of the items produced for the exhibition were a tea service, presentation cups, tankard, a bowl with ivory feet, all in silver. A casserole dish and a cocktail set were also made using electroplate. All of these items were illustrated in a catalogue, produced by Mappin & Webb for the show. According to an interview with Keith Murray this range of silver was not produced in any great quantity.
It is still possible to find pieces of Murrays silver and silver plate although with so little having been produced, these pieces are exceptionally rare.
Pictured below :- Silver bowl and Cocktail set & tray. Designed by Keith Murray C.1934
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