Welcome to silversmith Christopher Perry’s Metal Collection

• Christopher designs and makes contemporary pieces in precious metal, predominantly silver, using traditional skills and new technologies.

• From awards to tableware, Christmas tree decorations to dishes, the imaginative items Christopher produces demonstrate his prowess as a craftsman.

• Christopher is a second generation silversmith, having been originally trained by his father, Peter Perry.

• He exhibits at shows in London and around the country, where you can see and buy a whole range of his work. Costs vary from £50 to £20,000.

• If you have an idea for a special piece, Christopher will be happy to discuss it with you.

• Christopher Perry is based in the industrial heartland of Sheffield’s silversmithing quarter.

Axelby vases

  • For Sale - Skull Cufflinks

    Solid silver skull cufflinks
    Recently I finished a commission to make 12 small skulls from solid silver. They are to be used as an ankle chain - a very heavy ankle chain! I couldn’t resist casting a couple of extra skulls whilst working on this, and I have finally found a good way of showing them off - as a pair of cufflinks. I enjoy wearing mine and the comments they invite. If you would like a pair I am selling them at £160 a pair. I could set some gems into the eye sockets for a truly original finishing touch, why not get in touch to discuss personalising your pair?

  • Designing and making silverware

    Exploding Candelabra

    As a craftsman, I find the continuity of designing and then making a piece very satisfying. To me, it is a natural partnership. My designs are contemporary yet based on conventional techniques, which can be adapted to overcome any problems that may arise. For instance, practical constraints imposed by size and shape, and the mechanics of the design, can be turned to advantage in producing modern silver tableware. Applying this ethos to items of everyday life is one of the many pleasures of my job.
    Read more about my design and making process.

  • Drunken tumbler cups

    I designed the ‘Drunken Tumbler Cup’  to be cradled, thinking owners would sip a shot or two of fine whisky from it. However, my customers have since proved it to be very good at keeping champagne cool. They tell me the feel of ice-cold silver on the lips is something to be savoured!