The works of Herbert Maryon (1874–1965) were made in a variety of mediums, were intended to be decorative, functional, or commemorative, and were primarily made during the first four decades of the twentieth century, a span that marked the first half of Maryon's career. Maryon, who in addition to being a sculptor and a goldsmith was also an archaeologist, conservator, author, and authority on ancient metalwork, saw his career as an artist carry him through the Second World War; a second career as a conservator at the British Museum brought him note for his work on the finds from the Sutton Hoo ship-burial.