BBC Homes & Antiques - Sep 08

On Page 146 in the auction price guide section, mention is made of a Robert Welch silver candelabra (1978) with a brief summary of his career mentioning the designs he did for Old Hall. The 'Campden' and 'Alveston' ranges are quoted as being of 'iconic status’.

On Page 108, Jan Waldron with the help of Mark Hill set off to find a bargain with £200 at the Newark antiques fair. They come across an Old Hall Campden coffee set for £38, which was knocked down to £32. These were considered to be 'too good to be true' in view of their 'clean, modern lines' summing up ‘the rebirth of British metalware'.

Robert Welch

Robert Welch was appointed by Old Hall as consultant designer in 1955 and soon made his presence felt by Council of Design Centre awards in 1958, 1962 and 1965 for, respectively, a toast rack, a collection of dishes and a range of cutlery. The Robert Welch company has been established over 50 years and new designs are constantly being introduced. These can be found on the Robert Welch website and in the shops at Chipping Campden (see picture on right) and Warwick.

Court Barn is a museum of craft and design in Chipping Campden and celebrates the skill of those from the local area who contributed to the Arts and Crafts movement from the early twentieth century to present day. The museum has a permanent exhibition of the work of Robert Welch and includes several items of Old Hall on display - well worth a visit if you are in the area. More information can be found on the museum website.

Vintage Retro Stainless Steel

See some rare and unusual items of Old Hall on the Vintage Retro website.