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Publications
Books on the history
of the Company, exhibition catalogues and
the annual Goldsmiths' Review are available for purchase
from The Library.
Terms: 25% discount to booksellers (discount negotiable for
bulk purchases),
10% discount for personal collection from the Hall for most items.
All cheques should be made payable to The Goldsmiths' Company
Publications List
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| The Early History of the
Goldsmiths' Company 1327-1509 |
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The Early History of the
Goldsmiths' Company 1327-1509
by T.F. Reddaway with The Book of Ordinances 1478-83,
edited by L.E.M. Walker, London, Edward Arnold, 1975. 408pp,
17 plates.
price: £20
This very readable account by a former Professor of London
History examines the growth of one of the great livery companies
from its early beginnings within the context of the development
of London in the later mediaeval period. The author's judicious
choice of material recorded in the Company's Minute Books brings
to life the personalities and lives of these London citizens
who laid the foundations for the present Company.
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| Hallmark: A History of
The Assay Office London |
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Hallmark: A History of
The Assay Office London
by John S. Forbes, London, The Goldsmiths' Company and Unicorn
Press, 1999, 367pp, illus.
price:
£38
With a foreword by Philippa Glanville, this book is a definitive
history of The Assay Office London by the former Deputy Warden.
It charts the development of hallmarking, the oldest form of
consumer protection, which started in 1300 right up to the introduction
of new EC regulations in January 1999. It presents a fascinating
economic and social history of the goldsmiths' trade throughout
these years and details all the technical aspects of testing
and marking.
ISBN 0 906 290 26 0 |
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| Unravelling the Mystery:
The Story of the Goldsmiths' Company in the 20th
Century |
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Unravelling the Mystery:
The Story of the Goldsmiths' Company in the 20th Century
by Peter Jenkins, London, The Goldsmiths' Company and Third
Millennium Publishing, 2000, 2 volumes in a slip case.
price:
£45
Peter Jenkins, the former Clerk, tells the story of one
of the great livery companies of the City of London in the twentieth
century. The author has been able to consult all the minutes,
briefing papers and files of the Goldsmiths' Company. He has
brought together the strands of operations as diverse as the
Assay Office, the Company's charities, its Hall and its
support for its trade of goldsmithing and silversmithing, particularly
the encouragement of better design and craftsmanship. The result
is a critical review of the merit and success of the Company's
activities.
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| Goldsmiths' Hall
in the City of London |
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Goldsmiths' Hall
in the City of London
by Susan M. Hare, Norwich, priv. print by Jarrold for the
Goldsmiths' Company, 1996. 36pp, illus (colour).
price:
£2.50
This revised edition, in full colour, traces the history
of the site in Foster Lane from the 14th century to the present
day with details of the three Halls including the present one.
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Catalogues and Booklets
Catalogue
of Corporation Plate of England and Wales
by J.F. Hayward. London, Goldsmiths' Company, 1952. 2
vols. Vol. 1 (text) 62pp; Vol 2 (illus.) 48pp, 52 illus., pb.
price: £8
249 exhibits, including plate, insignia of office, swords of
state and maces, ranging from the sixteenth century to the present
day are described in detail.
Treasures of Oxford
with introduction by Dr. Joan Evans and C.C. Oman. London, Goldsmiths'
Company, 1953. 2 vols. Vol 1 (text) 96pp; Vol 2 (illus) 48pp,
46 plates, pb.
price: £8
This exhibition, held at the Hall, was arranged by two committees
and included some of the finest treasures of plate, books and
manuscripts, jewellery, coins, scientific instruments, portraits
and sculpture from the Oxford College.
The Worshipful Company of
Goldsmiths as Patrons of Their Craft 1919-1953
by George R. Hughes. London, Goldsmiths' Company, 1965.
142pp, 67 illus., pb.
price: £10
This personal review of the former Clerk's years at the
Hall gives a fascinating insight into the Company's endeavours
to promote the craft in the inter-war years. The latter half
of the volume contains a catalogue of the plate purchased by
the Company in that period and includes interesting biographical
detail of the prominent designers of the day, such as Gleadowe,
Murphy and Stabler.
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| The Schroder Collection:
Virtuoso Goldsmiths' Work from the Age of
Humanism |
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The Schroder Collection:
Virtuoso Goldsmiths' Work from the Age of Humanism
by T. Schroder. London, Goldsmiths' Company, 1979.
88pp, 95 illus. (16 col), pb.
price:
*£4.50
This excellent, well illustrated catalogue contains full
descriptive details of pieces of European silver of the sixteenth
and seventeenth centuries which form the major part of this
exceptional collection.
ISBN 0 907814 09 3
*Discounts not available |
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| Leslie Durbin. Fifty Years
of Silversmithing |
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Leslie Durbin. Fifty Years
of Silversmithing
London, Goldsmiths' Company, 1982. 40pp, 38 illus.,
2 line drawings, pb.
price: £10
A retrospective exhibition of the work of one of England's
leading designers in silver, illustrating his many public and
private commissions.
ISBN 0 907814 16 6 |
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| The Goldsmith and
The Grape. Silver in the Service of Wine |
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The Goldsmith and The
Grape. Silver in the Service of Wine
by C. Blair, London, Goldsmiths' Company, 1983. 47pp,
67 illus., pb.
price: £10
This exhibition catalogue, compiled by the former Keeper
of Metalwork at the Victoria and Albert Museum, follows the
history of viticulture and metalworking and their related paths
from the earliest days to the present time. The catalogue is
well illustrated and contains descriptions of more than 200
exhibits.
ISBN: 0 907814 14 X |
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| Recent Acquisitions by
the Goldsmiths' Company 1975-1985 |
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Recent Acquisitions by
the Goldsmiths' Company 1975-1985
by R. Ransome Wallis, London, Goldsmiths' Company,
1985. 23pp, 33 illus (8 col.) pb.
price:
£5
A catalogue of some of the new and exciting additions to
the Goldsmiths' Company's collection over the last
10 years which were exhibited in Goldsmiths' Hall.
ISBN 0 907814 18 2
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| The Courtauld Family: Huguenot
Silversmiths |
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The Courtauld Family: Huguenot
Silversmiths
by Susan M. Hare, London, Goldsmiths' Company, 1985.
14pp, pb.
price: £2.50
A small exhibition catalogue, augmenting the Museum of
London's exhibition The Quiet Conquest, describes 35 pieces
of silver and some documents which relate to the three generations
of the Courtauld family.
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8th European
Silvertriennale '86
by Anna Beatriz Chadour. Hanau, Deutches Goldschmiedehaus und
Gesellschaft für Goldschmiedekunst, (1986). 225pp, 106
illus., pb.
price: £10
Catalogue of the exhibition of modern silver, in German
and English, with brief biographies of over 100 modern European
silversmiths.
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| The Jewellery of Rene Lalique
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The Jewellery of Rene Lalique
by Vivienne Becker. London, Goldsmiths' Company, 1987.
192pp, 249 illus. (141 col.), pb.
price:
£20
This profusely illustrated catalogue of the marvellous
exhibition at Goldsmiths' Hall, curated by the Art Nouveau
expert, Vivienne Becker, shows many of the famous jewels on
which Rene Lalique's reputation rests. His use of non-precious
materials marks him as a jeweller of genius, ahead of his time
and his ability to encapsulate emotions, thoughts, concepts,
poetry and narrative in his jewellery is recognised in the continued
appeal of his work to collectors and the public.
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| Retrospective: Alex Styles
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Retrospective: Alex Styles
London, Goldsmiths' Company, 1988. 64pp, 59 illus.,
pb.
price: £10
With a foreword by Robert Goodden, this catalogue celebrates
40 years' work of the staff designer for the famous firm
of Garrard, the Crown Jewellers. Regalia, corporate presentation
and domestic silver and trophies are illustrated to show the
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| Paul de Lamerie -
The work of England's Master Silversmith 1688
-1751 |
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Paul de Lamerie - The work
of England's Master Silversmith 1688 -1751
by Susan M. Hare. London, Goldsmiths' Company, 1990.
181pp, 189 illus. (103 col.), pb.
price:
£20
This catalogue of the first major exhibition of this extraordinary
18th century silversmith is marked by its attention to the patrons
of Paul de Lamerie and the context of his work. Essays by Susan
Hare, Michael Snodin and Dr Helen Clifford draw out the details
of his life, the sources of inspiration for his designs and
the period and trade in which he lived and thrived. Exhibits
from private and public collections in this country and abroad
present an unrivalled collection of the best works of England's
premier silversmith.
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Kevin Coates – Goldsmith
London, Goldsmiths' Company, 1991. 64pp, 41 colour
illus., approx 100 black-and-white line drawings, port.
price: £10
Catalogue of exhibition held at Goldsmiths' Hall,
26 June-19 July 1991.
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Grima – Retrospective
Lugano, Andrew Grima, 1991. 102pp, 28 colour illus., approx.
300 black-and-white line drawings, port.
price: £10
Catalogue of exhibition held at Goldsmiths' Hall,
26 June-19 July 1991. Following the 1961 Exhibition of International
Jewellery, Andrew Grima embraced modern jewellery and became
the foremost jewellery designer in the West End of London. His
premier creations are illustrated in full page colour plates
which capture the essence of his style.
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| Contemporary Silver Tableware |
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Contemporary Silver Tableware
London, Goldsmiths' Company, 1996. 30pp., illus (colour).
price: £5
Catalogue of an exhibition of 26 silversmiths including
brief biographies and photographs of their work.
ISBN 0 907 814 26 3
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Master Goldsmiths
London, Goldsmiths' Company, 1997, 75pp., illus. (colour).
price: £7
Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Hall from 29 May-28
June 1997 to celebrate design and craftsmanship in works from
24 selected master goldsmiths and jewellers. The catalogue,
written by Chris Walton, the director of the exhibition, features
each designer-craftsman individually with a separate CV of their
career, including Burton, Coates, Hogg, McCallum and Webster.
ISBN 907814 27 1
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| Treasures of the 20th Century |
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Treasures of the 20th Century
London, Goldsmiths' Company, 2000, 184pp, 569 colour
illus.
price: £20
Catalogue for the exhibition held at Goldsmiths'
Hall, 25 May-21 July 2000. Compiled by the Curator, Rosemary
Ransome Wallis, this catalogue includes the best pieces of silver,
jewellery and art medals, collected by the Goldsmiths' Company
in the 20th century. Beautifully illustrated in colour throughout,
the reader can see vividly the influences of movements in art
reflected in the objects made for ceremonial and domestic use
and purchased by one of London's great livery companies.
An appendix of over 300 sponsors' marks is an invaluable
aid to collectors and dealers alike.
ISBN 0 907814 30 1 |
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| Celebration in Gold and
Silver |
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Celebration in Gold and
Silver. An exhibition of exquisite jewellery and magnificent
silver made during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II
London, Goldsmiths' Company, 2002, 80pp, 180 colour illustrations.
price: £5
A beautifully illustrated catalogue of the exhibition of
185 objects ranging from the subdued and classic elegance of
Robert Goodden's Queen's Cup of 1953 to the free-ranging
spirit of Ane Christensen's Floating Bowl of 2002,
epitomising the changing taste in works of art in silver and
gold.
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| Creation: An Insight Into the Mind of the Modern Silversmith |
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Creation: An Insight Into the Mind of the Modern Silversmith
London, The Goldsmiths' Company, 2004, 64pp, over 90 colour illustrations
Price: £5
Catalogue for the summer exhibition held at Goldsmiths' Hall, 27 May-10 July, 2004. The exhibition showcased 13 silversmiths, who had been filmed discussing their particular creative process as they developed pieces in their workshops. These films were shown alongside their work. The catalogue features profiles and personal statements of the silversmiths with illustrations of some of the exhibits. The films are available on DVD (see below).
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| DVD - Creation: An Insight Into the Mind of the Modern Silversmith |
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DVD - Creation: An Insight Into the Mind of the Modern Silversmith
London, The Goldsmiths' Company, 2004.
Price: £10
This DVD features the Creation exhibition films in their entirety. A collaboration between the silversmiths and the film students of Ravensbourne College resulted in 13 strikingly different and fascinating stories, giving the viewer a rare opportunity to see the creative process and personality behind the exhibits.
Special offer: Catalogue and DVD purchased together for £12
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| Goldsmiths' Review 2005/2006 |
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Goldsmiths' Review 2005/2006
London, Goldsmiths' Company, 2006, 64pp. over 105 colour illus, two black-and-white.
price:
£5
The annual review covering the Company's year from May 2005-May 2006. Profiles
of the Prime Warden, craftsmen and designers, including Sir Jerry Wiggin, Malcolm Appleby,
John Donald, Graham Stewart and Peter Crump. Additionally, articles on the Green Vault
Dresden, the Jerwood: Metal Prize and on the Company's affairs, including the restoration
of the Bowes and Trappes painting and the Drawing Room clock. |
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