The largest two single pieces of enamelled silver Fred has ever produced.

These vases represent a pinnacle of achievement in Fred Rich’s illustrious career. The brief included creating the largest two single pieces of enamelled silver that he could realistically produce. The enamelled sections are 345mm (13.5 inches) high, the vases standing overall at 475mm.

Pushing his skills to the limit, the commission came fraught with challenges, not only in terms of complexity and logistics, but also perseverance and ambition.

Designed with a coastal home in mind ‘Ocean Life’ celebrates the marine environment. With a special emphasis on the movement of water, many of the client’s favourite sea creatures are portrayed amongst the swirls and eddies of foaming water, resplendent in an array of gorgeous colour that only enamel can truly mimic.

Three years in the making these vases are true masterpieces, created by an artist at the top of his game, and can only add further to a reputation that is internationally renowned.

Goldsmiths North Sheffield July 2024

We will be exhibiting at Goldsmiths North in Cutlers’ Hall Sheffield, from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 July 2024. For further information see www.goldsmithsnorth.com

This is our only exhibition this year, very reluctantly not applying for Goldsmiths Fair London due to the imminent completion of a significant  3 year project. We will post photos of it later this year and look forward to being able to show new work in 2025.

Goldsmiths North Sheffield July 2023

We are looking forward to exhibiting at Goldsmiths North in the wonderful Cutlers’ Hall Sheffield, from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 July 2023. This is billed as an international shopping experience bringing the finest contemporary Silverware & Jewellery from the UK and Europe.

For further information see www.goldsmithsnorth.com

Conkers II Beaker

Conkers in the form of fine silver sheet are applied to the beaker and then enamelled. Silver wires are applied, and leaves are hand carved to give interest and texture to the background. Silver, silver gilt, 22ct gold, and enamel.

 

Fair Game Vases

 

Standing 51cm high, these enamelled vases are designed with game birds and plant life from the British Isles, with a particular reference to Scotland, and include 25 types of birds, with a total of 41 birds over the two vases.

Fred was awarded the Jacques Cartier Memorial Award for these vases in 2021. He is the only person to have been awarded this 4 times since it’s inception in 1958, and he was completely bowled over by comments from the judges. In their opinion there is no one in the world producing work of this quality in terms of design and craftsmanship, nor has there been in the past. This is high praise indeed and reflects the thousands of hours it took to design and produce this magnificent pair of vases. Believe it or not, there is over 100 meters of 22 carat gold cloisonné wire in the two vases.