Silverware Commissions
We welcome commissions for personal or corporate gifting. Clients we have created bespoke objects for include Pope Benedict XVI, The Royal Haesomite Court of Jordan, The Royal Engineers, The Birmingham Assay Office, Garrards of Mayfair.
Initial Design
We follow the same process for all projects which starts with a conversation to discuss the brief and where possible a visit to the studio to meet and talk through the proposed commission. We’ll discuss who the object is for, look at materials and techniques, and where possible you can view examples.
We can create a few design options which we’ll discuss in sketch format
Final Design and Making
On agreement of a selected design we will refine and perfect in both sketch format and if appropriate, as sampling. Once the final design has been confirmed we will begin making the piece in the studio, if you’d like to be involved in the making we can send you updates throughout the process. Time to design and make depend on the complexity of the design and materials.
If you would like further information on the commissioning process please contact us at studio@shonamarsh.com
Bicentenary of Matthew Boulton Commemorative Piece
Forming part of the permanent collection at Birmingham Assay Office, this large candelabra was commissioned to celebrate the Bicentenary of the Assay office’s founder and famous philanthropist Matthew Boulton. The piece was inspired by the drawings, designs and process used […]
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Garrard and Shona Marsh
Garrard approached Shona Marsh to design and produce a set of Candlesticks inspired by their heritage. Using the designs found in their signature tiaras, a diamond and circle motif was chosen to create a glowing mesh on which a candle […]
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Papal Cross
The Papal Cross was crafted in conjunction with the Jewellery Industry Innovation Centre and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery on behalf of Birmingham City Council. It was presented to the Pope Benedict XVI on his canonization in the City of Birmingham […]
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Sappers 300
Commissioned by the Royal Engineers to create a contemporary silver centrepiece to commemorate 300 years of the Sappers. The interlinking arms represent the 3 main values of the Corps LIVE MOVE FIGHT, DESIGN RESOURCE CONSTRUCT, SOLDIER COMBAT ENGINEER TRADESMAN, While […]
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