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Michael Bolton
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Michael Allen Bolton was born in London in 1938. He was self taught and began his career as a designer-maker of silverware and jewellery in 1970 after an initial career in commerce. He exhibited successfully at the Goldsmith's Company 'Loot' exhibitions from 1975 to 1981 and in their 'Contemporary Silver Tableware' exhibition in 1996. In that catalogue it stated "His work in silver and gold is inspired by the magic and aura of Celtic, Roman and Anglo-Saxon metalwork, the romanticism of the King Arthur legends, and the ethics and ideology of the late 19th and 20th century British Arts and Crafts movement." His hammered approach to the silver material accentuates the malleability of its surface, creating a finish that is unique to him. In 1977 Sir Anthony Touche commissioned a goblet for his use as Assistant at Goldsmith's Hall and in 1990 a pair of vases to commemorate his year as Prime Warden. A Freeman of both the Goldsmith's Company and the City of London - Bolton has exhibited widely and his work is in many City Livery Companies and Royal collections as well as making the silverware for the film "The Madness of King George." He was a member of the Association of British Designer Silversmiths ABDS and also the Cornish Craft Association. In 2003 he exhibited at 'Love Story' in the Goldsmith's Hall making a collar and jewellery for Tony Foard's model of a bride.
He worked mainly to commission with young designers and assistants near Launceston in Cornwall and his clients included: The Worshipful Companies of Goldsmiths, Cutlers and Carpenters; the Indian High Commission in Brussels; Glenda Jackson, Julie Andrews, Stanley Kubrick & Lord Palumbo. Michael Bolton died on the 7th January 2005.
Personal Statement: "In designing and hand making I draw my inspiration from the strength, visual impact and theatricality of medieval metalwork in all its various forms, together with the ethics of the early 20th century British Arts & Crafts movement tinged with the magic and romanticism of the King Arthur Legends. I enjoy working on a one to one basis with my clients in the hope that they get as much joy from the creative process as I do. I work for most part by hand directly into sterling silver and high carat golds, using only basic hand tools, simply for the pure joy of the creative process and using such a beautiful, responsive and forgiving raw material."
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 | Silver and Mother of Pearl Centre Piece
London 1986
Michael Bolton
Height: 14cm
Length: 18cm
£895
With old carved mother
of pearl shell as a dish
with three flower vases
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Silver Caddy Spoon
London 2005
Michael Bolton
Length: 8cm
£350
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 | Silver Napkin Ring
London 1999
Michael Bolton
4 Cabachon Gemstones
Diameter: 4.5cm
£350
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Millenium Canteen Catalogue
Sheffield City Council
comissioned a canteen
to be made for the Millenium
Including work by Brian Asquith, Micahel Bolton,
William Phipps, Richard Fox, Julie Chamberlain
In total 37 Silversmiths
Well illustrated Catalogue
£10
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 | Silver Bleeding Bowl
London 1988
Michael Bolton
Length: 26cm
SOLD
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Silver Spoon
London 1988
Michael Bolton
Length: 23cm
SOLD
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 | Silver Goblet
London 1988
Michael Bolton
Height: 8cm
Diameter: 5cm
SOLD
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Silver Caddy Spoon
London 1977
Michael Bolton
Length: 7cm
SOLD
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 | Silver Caddy Spoon
London 2004
Michael Bolton
Length: 8cm
SOLD
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Set of Tweleve Silver Port Mugs
London 1987
Michael Bolton
Height: 7¼cm
Diameter: 5¼cm
SOLD
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 | Silver Wine Taster
London 2004
Michael Bolton
Length: 14cm
Diameter: 8½cm
Good Weight
SOLD
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Pair Silver Coasters
Rosewood Coasters with wine label cork holders
London 1985
Michael Bolton
Diameter: 13cm
SOLD
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