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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.

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Publications List

The Early History of the Goldsmiths' Company 1327-1509		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.
Hallmark: A History of The Assay Office London		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
Unravelling the Mystery: The Story of the Goldsmiths' Company in the 20th Century		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. ISBN 0 9536969 4 4

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.
The Schroder Collection: Virtuoso Goldsmiths' Work from the Age of Humanism		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
Leslie Durbin. Fifty Years of Silversmithing		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
The Goldsmith and The Grape. Silver in the Service of Wine		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
Recent Acquisitions by the Goldsmiths' Company 1975-1985		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
The Courtauld Family: Huguenot Silversmiths		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. ISBN 0 907814 17 4
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.
The Jewellery of Rene Lalique		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. ISBN 0 140 0541
Retrospective: Alex Styles		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 depth and range of this talented designer.
Paul de Lamerie - The work of England's Master Silversmith 1688 -1751		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. ISBN 0 907814 19 0
Kevin Coates - Goldsmith		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. ISBN 0 907814 21 2
Grima – Retrospective		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.
Contemporary Silver Tableware		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
British 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
Treasures of the 20th Century		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
Celebration in Gold and Silver		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. ISBN 0 907814 31 X

Creation: An Insight into the Mind of the Modern Silversmith		Creation: An Insight into the Mind of the Modern Silversmith London, The Goldsmiths' Company, 2004, 64pp, over 90 colour illus. price: £10 Catalogue (and DVD) 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 accompanying DVD was a collaboration between the silversmiths and the film students of Ravensbourne College which resulted in 13 strikingly different and fascinating stories, giving the viewer a rare opportunity to see the creative process and personality behind the exhibits.
Treasures of the English Church: A Thousand Years of Sacred Gold and Silver		Treasures of the English Church: A Thousand Years of Sacred Gold and Silver London, The Goldsmiths' Company with Paul Holberton Publishing, 2008, 144pp., 170 illus. price: £20 Edited by Timothy Schroder, this publication accompanied the very successful exhibition at Goldsmiths' Hall in the summer of 2008. With contributions from authoritative writers such as Timothy Kent, Philippa Glanville, William Jacob, James Lomax, Tessa Murdoch and Eric Turner, this publication is essential reading for those interested in the history of English church plate.
Treasures of Today: Silver from Goldsmiths' Hall, London 1980-2008		Treasures of Today: Silver from Goldsmiths' Hall, London 1980-2008 London, The Goldsmiths' Company, 2008, 112pp., over 136 colour illus. price: £10 Compiled by the Goldsmiths' Company's curator, Rosemary Ransome Wallis, this illustrated catalogue was published to accompany a successful touring exhibition showing some of the Company's most recent silver acquisitions. The catalogue introduces the public to the signature styles of over 50 artists working today, and illustrates the diversity of contemporary silversmithing.
Creation II: An Insight into the Mind of the Modern Artist-Jeweller		Creation II: An Insight into the Mind of the Modern Artist-Jeweller London, The Goldsmiths' Company, 2009, 34pp., 28 colour illus. price: £10 Catalogue (and DVD) for the summer exhibition held at Goldsmiths' Hall, 29 May-11 July 2009. This exhibition focused on the creative talents of an elite group of 12 distinguished artist-jewellers, individually chosen by the curator, Mary La Trobe-Bateman. The DVD which accompanies the catalogue features short films of ten of the exhibiting jewellers made by students from Goldsmiths' College (London), the International Film School (University of Wales) and Edinburgh College of Art
Goldsmiths' Review 2008-2009		Goldsmiths' Review 2008-2009 London, Goldsmiths' Company, 2009, 64pp., 108 colour illus, 11 black and white. price: £5 The annual review covering the Company's year from May 2008–May 2009. Profiles of the new Prime Warden, silversmith Clive Burr, polishers Reg Elliott and Alan Fitzpatrick, setter David Basford, and articles on the new British coinage, the Royal Collection, the Guild of Enamellers, the Company's Garden, Fakes & Forgeries and the future of craft training, amongst others. ISSN: 0953-0355