Regarded as one of the 'most esteemed' members of the Arts and Crafts Society of New South Wales, Mildred Creed strove to promote craft skills for women working in the production of jewellery as a business and set an example herself by running a thriving business that also functioned jeweller and silversmith, daughter of a Sydney doctor, was a highly skilled metalworker and enameller who trained in London and was active in Sydney as a professional jeweller from 1907 to 1919. Through her professional practice, teaching, and membership of the Arts and Crafts Society of NSW, she strove to promote craft skills for women working in the production of jewellery as a business. She made numerous spoons as well as other silverware.
This example is a jam spoon with Arts and Crafts design. It is in great condition.
Stamped 'SS' and 'CREED'.
It measures 13cm long and weighs 16 grams.