William Comyns - Gold and Silversmiths

Synopsis
This film is a promotional piece which shows off the wealth of traditional workshop skills at Comyns which were utilised in their reproduction of the large Paul de Lamerie wine cooler of 1726, owned by the Hermitage Museum. Many skills are shown especially chasing and polishing.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
1994
Year of production
1992
Uses
Suitable for a general audience interested in decorative arts techniques, or for student training.
Subjects
Crafts
Keywords
gold; jewellery; metalworking; silversmithing

Distribution Formats

Type
VHS
Availability
Hire
Duration/Size
30 minutes

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/

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