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 | |
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Born | Sheffield, Yorkshire | August 21, 1873
Died | August 9, 1939 65)[1] | (aged
Education | Sheffield School of Art |
Occupation | Silversmith |
Parent(s) | Benjamin Ramsden and Norah (née Ibbotson) |
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
- "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.
- "Omar Ramsden". Styles Silver. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
- 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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