Omar Ramsden

Omar Ramsden
Born (1873-08-21)August 21, 1873
Sheffield, Yorkshire
Died August 9, 1939(1939-08-09) (aged 65)[1]
Education Sheffield School of Art
Occupation Silversmith
Religion Catholic[2]
Parent(s) Benjamin Ramsden and Norah (nee Ibbotson)
Cigarette Case on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum

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.

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.[3] Ramsden's mark used after their split was OMAR RAMSDEN ME FECIT (Latin: 'Omar Ramsden made me').[4] 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. "Ramsden & Carr, 1898-1919". Museum Sheffield. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  3. "Omar Ramsden". Styles Silver. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  4. Museum Sheffield: Omar Ramsden (Accessed 2011)

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