The Incline 1 is formed into a teardrop cross section then squeezed through a large vice into an elongated taper. The matt white-silver body contrasts with a dark patinated handle, making this a statement piece of tableware. Both are hand-formed, with the pouring lip as the only hammered section. £4,100
Peter Musson Parametric Representation (X+Y) and Centre Representation
Formed by the mathematically determined shape of a single curve arrayed around a central point, Musson's bowls are built up using a mix of welding, soldering and electroforming. From £2,250
The faceted shape of Kathryn Hinton's water jug is enabled by computer-aided design. A CNC milling machine uses the code to produce a mould for press-forming a sheet of Britannia silver. £4,800
Drawing inspiration from the varied coffee-drinking traditions across Britain, Europe and the Middle East, these sterling-silver cups are placed on a blackened-wood coaster and designed as the perfect size for a double espresso and rum with ice. £1,400
To see more, visit the Silver Speaks: 'Form' exhibition by Contemporary British Silversmiths at The Goldsmiths' Centre London, from June 1 to September 23. Silver Speaks is a year-long series of events to celebrate the creativity and skill in British silversmithing today.
This article was originally published by WIRED UK
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