Masters of Silver

Synopsis

This video was produced to play during the Smithsonian exhibition "Masterpieces by Omar Ramsden from the Campbell Collection". Filmed in the UK it features interviews with former Ramsden employees Leslie Durbin and Ernest Wright, silversmith Christopher Lawrence, Eric Turner of the V & A and the Goldsmiths’ Company Librarian, David Beasley. The video looks at Ramsden’s life and work and draws a comparison with modern and ancient styles and methods of production.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

1994

Year of production

1992

Subjects

Crafts

Keywords

silversmithing

Distribution Formats

Type

VHS

Availability

Hire

Duration/Size

15 minutes

Production Company

Name

Smithsonian Institution

Distributor

Name

Goldsmiths’ Company, The

Web

http://www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7606 7010

Fax

020 7606 1511

Address

Assistant Librarian
Goldsmiths’ Hall
Foster Lane
London
EC2V 6BN

Notes

http://www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk/collections-library/library/film-library/