Omar Ramsden

Omar Ramsden (1873–1939) was a Sheffield-born silversmith. He was one of England's leading designers and makers of silverware. He lived on Fir Street in Walkley, Sheffield, Yorkshire.

Omar Ramsden
Born(1873-08-21)August 21, 1873
Sheffield, Yorkshire
DiedAugust 9, 1939(1939-08-09) (aged 65)[1]
EducationSheffield School of Art
OccupationSilversmith
Parent(s)Benjamin Ramsden and Norah (née Ibbotson)
Cigarette Case on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum
The War Memorial at Sandwich, Kent features a bronze of St George and the dragon, designed by Ramsden

Ramsden collaborated for many years with Alwyn Carr (1872-1940), establishing the Ramsden & Carr studio together in Chelsea in 1898, but their partnership ended in 1919.[2] Ramsden's mark used after their split was OMAR RAMSDEN ME FECIT (Latin: 'Omar Ramsden made me').[3]

He was made a member of the Royal Miniature Society in 1921 and exhibited over 90 works with the Society.

References
  1. "Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851-1951". University of Glasgow History of Art and HATII, online database 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  2. "Omar Ramsden". Styles Silver. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  3. Museum Sheffield: Omar Ramsden (Accessed 2011)
  • Shannon, Anne and Muriel Wilson, Muriel (2004) Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, "Ramsden, Omar (1873–1939)"
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