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A pair of tankards celebrating Jimi Hendrix & Eric Clapton through a depiction of some of their iconic guitars. These include ‘Blackie’, ‘Ivan the Terrible’, and ‘Love Drops’. Silver, silver gilt, 18ct yellow & white gold, 22ct gold, and enamel.
A delightful little beaker enamelled with a honeycomb background. Silver, silver gilt, and enamel with 22ct gold cloissons.
Silver, silver gilt, 18 carat and 22 carat gold, and enamel. The enamelled sections comprise applied fine silver sheet which is soldered to the piece before being enamelled. Oxidation of the silver brings out the sculptural quality and delicate hues of this set. The jug holds about 1 litre of water and stands 240 mm high.
he second Street Tweets beaker, an abstract piece inspired by Fred’s frustration with walking along London’s pavements having to negotiate his way around those oblivious to the outside world transfixed on their mobile phones. Note the gold headphones. Silver, ruthenium plate, 18 ct gold, and enamel with 22 ct gold cloissons.
Applied fuchsias in the form of fine silver sheet are applied to the beaker and then enamelled. 18ct gold wires are applied for the stems, and their high polish contrasts beautifully with a matt silver background. Silver, silver gilt, 18ct & 22 ct gold, and enamel. Height 9.5cm.
Enamelled with a summer theme, incorporating a centre rose enamelled in the design of a honeycomb with bees. The centre ‘Queen Bee’ can be removed, as shown, to take a candle. Silver, silver gilt, 18ct and 22ct gold, and enamel.
Fred Rich
Fred Rich produces truly magnificent pieces of enamelled silverware and 18 carat gold jewellery, taking the field of art enamelling to the limits with every new design. Much of the success of Fred’s work is based on the fact that he is a multi-dimensional craftsman, designer, draughtsman, artist, master enameller, carver, engraver, silversmith, and jeweller. Many of Fred’s larger pieces require all of these disciplines, executed to the highest standard. A jeweller at heart, Fred regards his enamelled silverware as jewellery for the home.
Much of Fred’s work today is made to private commission, and examples of his work can be found in the Victoria & Albert Museum, in the British Museum, and in the collection of the Goldsmiths’ Company.
How to contact Fred Rich.
01323871774
