Stefan Tooke is a silversmith and spoonsmith based in Sheffield, England.

My interest in spoons and silverware developed whilst studying Metalwork and Jewellery at Sheffield Hallam University. After graduating in 2007 I got some work experience at David Mellor's Round Building, then I started my business in 2008.

The aim of my work is to strike a balance between function and aesthetic. I appreciate curvaceous forms that fit the contours of the hand, with clear flowing lines and unadorned surfaces.

Photographs by Clive Egginton