Research Collections

Alongside the main archival and print collections, the Library houses separate collections of specialist material relating to goldsmithing, silversmithing and jewellery. They cover a wide range of subjects and source types, from rare books and designs to databases.

The Twining Collection for crown jewels and regalia

Ramsden design archive containing Omar Ramsden’s workbooks and other material

Artificers’ Guild design archive containing the Guild’s design drawings

17th and 18th century trade databases providing access to individuals in the Company’s archives and beyond