Omar Ramsden and Alwyn Charles Ellison Carr - An Arts and Crafts silver sanctuary lamp, London 1906, of Ottoman-style mosque lantern form, the coronet hanger composed of fleur-de-lis and cross motifs, six chains connecting a central ring of conforming design, the lantern holder of ogee shape, decorated with a band of Gothic arches and scrolling grape vine brackets, each hanging a pointed berry caging an amethyst bauble, base suspending a cruciform pendant, 105.0cm high x 20.0cm diameter approx, weight 2548.6 grams (81.93 ozt) approx.

Omar Ramsden is widely regarded as one of the leading silversmiths of the Arts and Crafts movement. Reacting against the rise of mass production, this movement championed craftsmanship, honesty in materials, and the beauty of hand-made objects. A committed Roman Catholic, Ramsden brought these values to many important ecclesiastical commissions, creating works of both artistic and spiritual significance. Examples of his craftsmanship can be found in notable churches and cathedrals, including Westminster Abbey and Bath Abbey, reflecting the enduring importance of his contribution to British religious art and design. More broadly, his work helped shape modern attitudes towards craftsmanship and design, demonstrating that beauty, skill, and integrity in making could stand in contrast to industrial mass production.