London 1956

Fully Hallmarked Silver
Sterling (925)

Mark: TJB

Length: 25.6 cm
Weight: 161 g

Kenneth W Lessons - born 1933 studied at Sheffield College of Art before attending the Royal College of Art.
Opened own studio in 1957 and immediately received important commissions, including a mace to be presented by the Queen Mother

This pen tray was designed by Lessons but bears the sponsor's mark TJB. (Thomas J Boucher 1897-1988 was the resident craftsman at the Royal College of Art for many years). Lessons hadn’t yet registered a maker's mark. A fine designer but he was more than happy for someone else to execute his design.

While researching my book - British Designer Silversmiths at the library at Goldsmiths' Hall, I discovered an image of this piece in Lessons’ folder.

A stunning 1950's design superbly executed

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