LONDON, May 28. —An interesting loan exhibition of silver is attracting all London to Seaford House, the beautiful home of Lord and Lady Howard de Walden.
Only English silver is shown, and there is nothing which has been made since 1733, except a small modem section given over to the work of the
craftsmen of 1929. There are 600 pieces in the exhibition, and each is being shown on a background of sapphire velvet. The lighting has been so arranged that the engravings and inscriptions can be distinguished easily.
Tne Queen has shown a personal interest in the exhibition, and has lent three modern pieces of silver. These are a steeple cup, a shagreen box and a bonbon dish in a poppy design, and they are the work of Omar Ramsden, a young man of great promise.
Source: The Evening Star - 28th May 1929
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The British exhibition of arts and crafts, which opened in the Corcoran Gallery of Art on Wednesday of last week under the auspices of the Washington Society of the Fine Arts, is an engaging little show.
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There is a silver and enamel casket, "The Raleigh Ship." wrought decoration with eight blue moonstones by Omar Ramsden, goldsmith and silversmith of London, who has been interested in the revival of the art of the English ceremonial goldsmith, and has made a special study of historical design and execution in England, and also in Spain, France, Italy and Germany.
Source: The Sunday Star - 15th May 1921
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There is a silver and enamel casket, "The Raleigh Ship." wrought decoration with eight blue moonstones by Omar Ramsden, goldsmith and silversmith of London, who has been interested in the revival of the art of the English ceremonial goldsmith, and has made a special study of historical design and execution in England, and also in Spain, France, Italy and Germany.
Source: The Sunday Star - 15th May 1921
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At the meeting of the council of the University of Paris on February 24 the vice-rector presented to that body a loving cup, a gift made by the University of London to the University of Paris as a souvenir of the hospitality it received last summer. The cup is silver-gilt, repoussé and chiselled, and is nearly three feet high. The lid is surmounted by an allegorical figure, while the body of the cup bears on its outside the arms of the Universities of Paris and London, two escutcheons emblematic of the French Republic and Great Britain, and three figures symbolic of science, letters and art. The cup was designed and executed by Messrs. Ramsden and Carr.
Source: Science - 13th March 1908
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Source: Science - 13th March 1908
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Hand-wrought chiselled covered vase "Tree Sprites," designed by Omar Ramsden:
This vase was exhibited by Omar Ramsden at the Third International Exhibition of Industrial Art, at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts in 1930.
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This vase was exhibited by Omar Ramsden at the Third International Exhibition of Industrial Art, at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts in 1930.
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A very fine gift of silverware is being made to the Cutlers’ Co. of Sheffield by the 12 leading Livery Companies of the City of London, it taking the form of a large rose bowl, two covered porringers and two covered beakers. The dish measures nearly 19 inches across, the central boss being finely engraved with the Cutlers’ arms. The names of the livery companies are engraved in leaf-shaped ornaments on the rim. The articles are splendid examples of modern art in silver. The silverware was viewed privately by members of the National Association of Goldsmiths in Sheffield. The designers are Omar Ramsden, Harold Stabler and Cecil Walker, the firms engaged on the work being Garrard & Co., the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co., Ltd., and Mappin & Webb, Ltd. A public view of the six pieces will be given in Sheffield in July. The rose bowl of wrought silver on an octagonal foot is exceptionally fine. The gift is a mark of appreciation for hospitality extended the donors by the Master Cutler and Cutlers’ Co. in the past.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th July 1928
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Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th July 1928
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THE ASCOT ROYAL HUNT CUP - 1926
The Ascot Royal Hunt Cup for 1926 was designed and manufactured by Omar Ramsden.
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The Ascot Royal Hunt Cup for 1926 was designed and manufactured by Omar Ramsden.
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AN AMERICAN TRIBUTE TO SIR ANTHONY BOWLBY
A memorial tablet to Sir Anthony Bowlby presented to the Royal College of Surgeons of England by the American medical officers who served under him during WWI.
The tablet was made by Omar Ramsden.
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A memorial tablet to Sir Anthony Bowlby presented to the Royal College of Surgeons of England by the American medical officers who served under him during WWI.
The tablet was made by Omar Ramsden.
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London’s New Coke Oven Plant
Inaugurated by the Prince of Wales
The new coke oven plant which has been erected at the Beckton works of the Gas Light and Coke Company at a cost of £1,000,000 was formally inaugurated by the Prince of Wales on May 3. After operating the plant, he spent more than two hours in a close inspection of the works and the research laboratories. The new plant consists of 60 Koppers twin-flue combination ovens, and is capable of carbonising 1,200 tons of coal a day. Each oven is 40 ft. long, 14 ft. high, and nearly 18 in. wide. The lay-out of the installation permits extension to an ultimate capacity of 4,800 tons of coal a day. The construction of the ovens embodies the latest features of oven design, such as self-sealing doors and brick-lined off-takes. The temperature of the chambers is kept at 1,400° C.
The Prince, who was welcomed by Sir David Milne-Watson, governor of the company, was presented with a silver dolphin designed and executed by Mr. Omar Ramsden and mounted as a paperweight as a souvenir of his visit. He afterwards operated a switch which led to the discharge of the hot coke from one of the ovens. Later, he inspected the producer gas plant and the existing gasworks installations, taking particular interest in the by-products department.
Source: The Chemical Age - 7th May 1932
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Inaugurated by the Prince of Wales
The new coke oven plant which has been erected at the Beckton works of the Gas Light and Coke Company at a cost of £1,000,000 was formally inaugurated by the Prince of Wales on May 3. After operating the plant, he spent more than two hours in a close inspection of the works and the research laboratories. The new plant consists of 60 Koppers twin-flue combination ovens, and is capable of carbonising 1,200 tons of coal a day. Each oven is 40 ft. long, 14 ft. high, and nearly 18 in. wide. The lay-out of the installation permits extension to an ultimate capacity of 4,800 tons of coal a day. The construction of the ovens embodies the latest features of oven design, such as self-sealing doors and brick-lined off-takes. The temperature of the chambers is kept at 1,400° C.
The Prince, who was welcomed by Sir David Milne-Watson, governor of the company, was presented with a silver dolphin designed and executed by Mr. Omar Ramsden and mounted as a paperweight as a souvenir of his visit. He afterwards operated a switch which led to the discharge of the hot coke from one of the ovens. Later, he inspected the producer gas plant and the existing gasworks installations, taking particular interest in the by-products department.
Source: The Chemical Age - 7th May 1932
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ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S HOSPITAL
PRESENTATIONS
In the Library there is on view the silver plate which is being presented to Dr. Wilfred Shaw by the Students’ Union. It bears the inscription, ‘‘ To Wilfred Shaw from the Students’ Union of St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in grateful recognition of his services as Treasurer 19281937’’. Being Treasurer of the Students’ Union is no sinecure, and we are sure that all students wish to thank Dr. Shaw for his efficient and unobtrusive work on their behalf.
Mr. Thomas Hayes has also received a present. His was a silver figure of Rahere executed by Omar Ramsden. The presentation was made by the members of the Medical Staff of the Hospital. It would be difficult to imagine a more fitting reminder of his continual work for the Hospital.
Source: Saint Bartholomew's Hospital Journal - 1st January 1938
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In the Library there is on view the silver plate which is being presented to Dr. Wilfred Shaw by the Students’ Union. It bears the inscription, ‘‘ To Wilfred Shaw from the Students’ Union of St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in grateful recognition of his services as Treasurer 19281937’’. Being Treasurer of the Students’ Union is no sinecure, and we are sure that all students wish to thank Dr. Shaw for his efficient and unobtrusive work on their behalf.
Mr. Thomas Hayes has also received a present. His was a silver figure of Rahere executed by Omar Ramsden. The presentation was made by the members of the Medical Staff of the Hospital. It would be difficult to imagine a more fitting reminder of his continual work for the Hospital.
Source: Saint Bartholomew's Hospital Journal - 1st January 1938
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ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S HOSPITAL
DINNER TO PROFESSOR GASK
A valedictory dinner was held in honour of Prof. G. E. Gask on the evening of September 27th, 1935, at the Café Royal. Thirty-one of the Professor's old house surgeons were present, together with his present chief assistants. The Professor’s health was proposed by Mr. Reginald M. Vick, as the most senior of those present, and seconded by Mr. R. L. Benison, the present house surgeon. In replying to the toast Prof. Gask indulged in reminiscences about those present, and concluded by proposing the health of his successor, Prof. J. Paterson Ross. The latter replied, and hoped that the work of the Surgical Unit would be carried on in the high tradition initiated by its founder.
A presentation was made of a silver mazer bowl, made by Omar Ramsden, and inscribed, ‘‘ To George Gask, from his house surgeons, on his retirement from the Chair of Surgery at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, September, 1935’. This had been subscribed to by all those present, as well as those of the Professor’s house surgeons now in the country who were unable to be present at the dinner.
Source: Saint Bartholomew's Hospital Journal - 1st December 1935
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DINNER TO PROFESSOR GASK
A valedictory dinner was held in honour of Prof. G. E. Gask on the evening of September 27th, 1935, at the Café Royal. Thirty-one of the Professor's old house surgeons were present, together with his present chief assistants. The Professor’s health was proposed by Mr. Reginald M. Vick, as the most senior of those present, and seconded by Mr. R. L. Benison, the present house surgeon. In replying to the toast Prof. Gask indulged in reminiscences about those present, and concluded by proposing the health of his successor, Prof. J. Paterson Ross. The latter replied, and hoped that the work of the Surgical Unit would be carried on in the high tradition initiated by its founder.
A presentation was made of a silver mazer bowl, made by Omar Ramsden, and inscribed, ‘‘ To George Gask, from his house surgeons, on his retirement from the Chair of Surgery at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, September, 1935’. This had been subscribed to by all those present, as well as those of the Professor’s house surgeons now in the country who were unable to be present at the dinner.
Source: Saint Bartholomew's Hospital Journal - 1st December 1935
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COMMEMORATION CUP AT CHELSEA SHOW
Commemoration Cup at Chelsea Show. With a view to encourage the cultivation and exhibition of stove and greenhouse plants, the Council of the Royal Horticultural Society is offering a special award at the Chelsea Show to be held on May 23, 24 and 25. This award is a handsome Silver-gilt Commemoration Cup valued at a hundred guineas—to commemorate the opening of the New Hall—and £30 in cash. It will be offered for the best exhibit of flowering and foliage plants commonly grown in stoves and greenhouses and staged on an area of three hundred square feet. Growing plants only may be exhibited. Each competitor will be allotted a rectangular island site in one of the marquees. Backgrounds will not be permitted. Competition will be open alike to amateur and trade growers, and applications for space must reach the Secretary of the Royal Horticultural Society, Vincent Square, Westminster, not later than March 24. The design for the Commemoration Cup was prepared by Mr. Omar Ramsden.
Source: The Gardeners' Chronicle - 10th March 1928
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Commemoration Cup at Chelsea Show. With a view to encourage the cultivation and exhibition of stove and greenhouse plants, the Council of the Royal Horticultural Society is offering a special award at the Chelsea Show to be held on May 23, 24 and 25. This award is a handsome Silver-gilt Commemoration Cup valued at a hundred guineas—to commemorate the opening of the New Hall—and £30 in cash. It will be offered for the best exhibit of flowering and foliage plants commonly grown in stoves and greenhouses and staged on an area of three hundred square feet. Growing plants only may be exhibited. Each competitor will be allotted a rectangular island site in one of the marquees. Backgrounds will not be permitted. Competition will be open alike to amateur and trade growers, and applications for space must reach the Secretary of the Royal Horticultural Society, Vincent Square, Westminster, not later than March 24. The design for the Commemoration Cup was prepared by Mr. Omar Ramsden.
Source: The Gardeners' Chronicle - 10th March 1928
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Council of the Royal College of Nursing
The Council expressed their pleasure and appreciation at the generosity of Miss M. A. Gullan in presenting a replica of the Marion Agnes Gullan trophy which could be held each year by the winning hospital in the student nurses’ contest. The original, a beautiful example of the work of the late Omar Ramsden, had been presented to Miss Gullan by the Sister Tutor Section in appreciation of her work. Both the original and replica were on view.
Source: Nursing Times - 27th October 1951
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The Council expressed their pleasure and appreciation at the generosity of Miss M. A. Gullan in presenting a replica of the Marion Agnes Gullan trophy which could be held each year by the winning hospital in the student nurses’ contest. The original, a beautiful example of the work of the late Omar Ramsden, had been presented to Miss Gullan by the Sister Tutor Section in appreciation of her work. Both the original and replica were on view.
Source: Nursing Times - 27th October 1951
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Miss Gullan’s Trophy
Now that the College Annual Meetings have been generally described, especially as regards serious discussions of questions of the day, we have space to report an item of outstanding interest at the annual meeting of the Sister Tutor Section on May 3—the presentation of a challenge trophy to Miss Gullan. The trophy has been provided by the Sister Tutor Section to commemorate Miss Gullan’s valuable work in connection with the Section. It is to be awarded annually to the hospital gaining the highest number of points in the Student Nurses’ Exhibition. The trophy—a beautiful bowl with a broad rim—is hand-wrought in silver on copper by Omar Ramsden, one of the greatest craftsmen of our day. It is octagonal in design, and in the sections are reproduced the cherubs’ heads which adorn the College windows. The College badge is in the centre and the inscription reads as follows :—‘‘ The Marion Agnes Gullan Challenge Trophy in appreciation of her great work for the Sister Tutor Section and for the inspiration she gave to the art of nursing in theory and practice.” The presentation to Miss Gullan was made by Miss Armstrong, chairman of the Section. On handing the trophy back to the Section Miss Gullan said how deeply touched she was and how much she appreciated what the members had done. She hoped the trophy would be an inspiration to all nurses.
Source: The Nursing Times - 18th May 1935
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Now that the College Annual Meetings have been generally described, especially as regards serious discussions of questions of the day, we have space to report an item of outstanding interest at the annual meeting of the Sister Tutor Section on May 3—the presentation of a challenge trophy to Miss Gullan. The trophy has been provided by the Sister Tutor Section to commemorate Miss Gullan’s valuable work in connection with the Section. It is to be awarded annually to the hospital gaining the highest number of points in the Student Nurses’ Exhibition. The trophy—a beautiful bowl with a broad rim—is hand-wrought in silver on copper by Omar Ramsden, one of the greatest craftsmen of our day. It is octagonal in design, and in the sections are reproduced the cherubs’ heads which adorn the College windows. The College badge is in the centre and the inscription reads as follows :—‘‘ The Marion Agnes Gullan Challenge Trophy in appreciation of her great work for the Sister Tutor Section and for the inspiration she gave to the art of nursing in theory and practice.” The presentation to Miss Gullan was made by Miss Armstrong, chairman of the Section. On handing the trophy back to the Section Miss Gullan said how deeply touched she was and how much she appreciated what the members had done. She hoped the trophy would be an inspiration to all nurses.
Source: The Nursing Times - 18th May 1935
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OBITUARY
Omar Ramsden
We regret to record the death of Mr. Omar Ramsden, artist goldsmith, at the age of 65. Mr. Ramsden did precious work for Royalty and cathedrals, City companies and colleges. In 1937 he made a mazar bowl to mark the fact that Britain had three kings in a twelvemonth. It was described as one of the world’s outstanding works in gold. About the same time he was engaged on large-scale ornaments and silver for Coventry, Bermuda and Colombo Cathedrals. His design for the gold and richly jewelled badge and chain of office worn by the Master of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners is well known. Among other works he made the alms dish in silver-gilt presented by King George V to the new Episcopalian Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York, in 1927.
Source: The Builder - 18th August 1939
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Omar Ramsden
We regret to record the death of Mr. Omar Ramsden, artist goldsmith, at the age of 65. Mr. Ramsden did precious work for Royalty and cathedrals, City companies and colleges. In 1937 he made a mazar bowl to mark the fact that Britain had three kings in a twelvemonth. It was described as one of the world’s outstanding works in gold. About the same time he was engaged on large-scale ornaments and silver for Coventry, Bermuda and Colombo Cathedrals. His design for the gold and richly jewelled badge and chain of office worn by the Master of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners is well known. Among other works he made the alms dish in silver-gilt presented by King George V to the new Episcopalian Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York, in 1927.
Source: The Builder - 18th August 1939
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