Atelier — Bespoke
Commission a work in metal.
For four generations our atelier has made one-of-a-kind works in gold, silver, copper and steel for private collectors, royal courts and diplomatic gifts. Each commission is conceived, drawn, and crafted entirely by hand in London.
Process
From conversation to delivery.
We discuss your vision, intended setting, materials, scale and timeline — in person at the atelier, by call, or by email.
We prepare sketches, material samples, and a written proposal with price and lead time. Work begins once approved and a 50% deposit is received.
The piece is forged, raised, chased and inlaid entirely by hand in our London workshop. Progress photographs are shared at key milestones.
Final inspection, signed certificate of authenticity, fitted case, and insured white-glove delivery worldwide.
Materials
Four metals, one tradition.
Gilt detail, full-gold pieces, ceremonial gifts.
Vessels, plates, presentation works.
Patinated surfaces, qalamzani panels.
Sculptural forms, structural elements.
Techniques
Inherited craft.
Hand-chasing and engraving — the foundation of Persian metalwork.
Silver inlay set into steel or bronze.
Gold inlay — fine wire and sheet.
Vitreous enamel on copper or silver.
Typical commissions
What we make.
Lions, falcons, winged figures, abstract forms — table to monumental scale.
Ewers, bowls, presentation plates and ceremonial trays.
Doors, panels, wall reliefs, calligraphic friezes.
Royal presentation pieces, awards, milestone gifts.
Investment & timeline
Considered, never rushed.
Small vessels, plates, presentation pieces. 6–10 weeks.
Mid-scale figures, table sculpture, ceremonial works. 3–6 months.
Architectural works, large sculpture, multi-piece installations. 6–18 months.
What makes a useful commission brief?
You do not need a finished design before starting a conversation. Explain what the work should mean, where it will sit and how it will be seen. A sculpture viewed from all sides needs a different approach from a relief seen against a wall; a ceremonial vessel has different priorities from an architectural panel.
- Subject and references: share the imagery that matters to you and what you want to avoid.
- Setting and scale: include approximate dimensions, photographs of the space and any access constraints.
- Materials and finish: describe the colour, texture and balance of engraved, inlaid or enamelled detail you have in mind.
- Purpose and timing: mention an occasion, presentation date or installation requirement at the outset.
Questions before commissioning
- How should I choose between copper, silver and steel?
- Start with the form and setting rather than colour alone. Materials differ in weight, structural behaviour and surface possibilities. Engraving, inlay, patination and enamel also change how a surface reads, so discuss the material and technique together. Our qalamzani guide explains the relationship between tool-work and the metal surface.
- Can historic Persian motifs be used in a new work?
- Historic imagery can inform a contemporary design without pretending that the result is antique. Explain the cultural or personal significance of a reference so that subject, proportion and ornament can be considered together.
- Is repairing a family piece a commission?
- Repairing an existing object calls for a condition-led approach, not the design process for a new piece. Send photographs and any known history through the restoration inquiry so the original material and earlier interventions can be considered.
Begin
Tell us about your piece.
Share what you have in mind — subject, material, intended setting, deadline if any. We respond within two working days.