News

September 2017

Kevin Grey’s 'Animus' was the highlight of the Bonhams Decorative Arts & Furniture sale

The piece achieved a record-breaking figure of £72,500 for a contemporary silversmith at auction.

Grant for the Wallace Collection's Jewelled Dagger

The Wardens of the Goldsmiths’ Company have given a grant to the Wallace Collection for a new showcase to house the Shah Jahan dagger.

HMS Prince of Wales Named in Rosyth

HMS Prince of Wales, the second of the Royal Navy’s two future flagships being built by the Aircraft Carrier Alliance, was officially named on Friday 8 September during a ceremony in Rosyth, Scotland.

The Goldsmiths' Centre wins a Princess Royal Training Award

The Goldsmiths’ Centre recognised for achieving training excellence with Princess Royal Training Award

The Two Ridings Community Foundation receives a £100,000 grant

Two Ridings Community Foundation celebrated the award of a £100,000 grant from Goldsmiths’ Company Charity to help raise more funds for good causes across North & East Yorkshire.

Make Your Mark Awards- Applications Now Open

Applications are now open for the second Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office’s Make Your Mark Awards.

International Conference on Technology of Plasticity

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to support the International Conference on Technology of Plasticity.

The Ambassador Diamond Necklace revealed

Daphne Krinos has created a unique diamond-set necklace for the Modern Jewellery Collection.

Changing Lives: An Overview of the Goldsmiths' Company's Charitable Giving

Over the last year, the Goldsmiths' Company contributed more than £13 million to charitable and educational activities.

The Goldsmiths' Company Review 2017

An overview of the Company's activities for 2016-17, including a profile of Prime Warden Judith Cobham-Lowe.

Andrew Putland appointed new Chairman of GC&DC

The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) has appointed a new Chairman for the next two years – renowned British silversmith Andrew Putland.

The Goldsmiths' Company becomes a Founding Partner of the new Museum of London

The Goldsmiths' Company and its affiliated Charity have pledged £10 million to the Museum project.

Young Designer Competition winners announced

The Young Designer Competition jewellery and silver winners were announced on Friday 30 June.

New Designers Goldsmiths’ Company Award Winners

The New Designers Goldsmiths’ Company Awards were announced at the Business Design Centre, Islington on 28 June. The Goldsmiths’ Company is a leading sponsor of New Designers, the UK’s principal showcase of creative and innovative work from design graduates.

Queen's Birthday Honours recognise Goldsmiths' Company Members

The Queen’s Birthday Honours, published on 16 June, recognised the achievements of 1,109 extraordinary people from across the UK.

James Handyside wins Goldsmiths’ Young Apprentice of the Year Award

HRH The Princess Royal presented the latest Goldsmiths’ Company Members’ Charitable Fund Young Apprentice of the Year Award, which recognises excellence in vocational skills and career progression, to former Goldsmiths’ Company apprentice, James Handyside.

Goldsmiths' Fair 2017

26 September – 1 October and 3 – 8 October 2017: this autumn sees the highly anticipated return of an ever more stylish Goldsmiths’ Fair.

Young Designer Competition

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to support Jacobs the Jewellers’ Young Designer Competition.

The Goldsmiths’ Company makes a major contribution to Westminster Abbey

The Goldsmiths’ Company has made a major contribution to Westminster Abbey’s The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, due to open in 2018.

Romeo and Juliet

A new version of classic Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet for primary schools is the latest addition to the National Theatre’s On Demand in Schools service, which is supported by the Goldsmiths' Company Charity.

Applications for SIGA 2018 Now Open

Applications are now open to train with the country’s leading silversmiths, as part of the Goldsmiths' Company Studio Internship Graduate Award in 2018.

Supporting Pioneering Maths Initiative at Three Schools

The Company has awarded a grant to three schools in Kent to create a new maths programme that will teach, influence and inspire both their own pupils and the wider education community.

New Appointment Shatters 700-year Glass Ceiling

For the first time in 700 years, the Company is appointing a woman to its top job.

Studio Internship Graduate Awards

Current SIGA recipients are Patrick Davison, Hamish Dobbie, Errin Quinn and Dominic Simon.

Inaugural Goldsmiths’ Company Lecture with David Starkey

Last night the Company’s new series of high profile annual public lectures was launched to great acclaim.

Goldsmiths’ Company Apprentice at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to announce that Alexander Wood of the Goldsmiths’ Company Apprenticeship Scheme has been chosen to represent the UK in the jewellery competition at the WorldSkills Finals in Abu Dhabi.

Trial of the Pyx: Verdict

The Verdicts of the Trial of the Pyx were delivered by the Goldsmiths’ Company Clerk and Chief Executive, Sir David Reddaway, at Goldsmiths’ Hall on Friday 28 April.

Rosemary Ransome Wallis

Rosemary Ransome Wallis has stepped down from her role as Art Director and Curator for the Company after 45 years of service. Rosemary was first appointed in 1972 as Curator of Collections and Secretary to the Modern Plate Committee.

The Goldsmiths' Centre Celebrates its Fifth Birthday

Founded by the Goldsmiths’ Company in 2012, the Goldsmiths’ Centre provides an unrivalled facility for jewellers, silversmiths and craftspeople in the allied trades to excel and thrive in their careers.

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 Exhibitors Announced

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to reveal the 126 designer-makers selected to show at the 35th edition of Goldsmiths’ Fair.

New Industry Employer Panel to Set Standards for Jewellery Manufacturing Apprenticeships

A new panel has been formed, supported by the National Association of Jewellers, the Goldsmiths’ Company and British Academy of Jewellery, to steer the development of a new Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standard for jewellery manufacturing in the UK.

Charles Peter de Brisay Jenkins MBE MC (1923 – 2017)

Mr Peter Jenkins has passed away aged 93. Following a distinguished career in the Army, he joined the Goldsmiths’ Company as Assistant Clerk in 1968.

Society of Jewellery Historians & Association for Contemporary Jewellery: Anniversary Celebration

The Society of Jewellery Historians has arranged a study day and evening reception to celebrate its 40th anniversary, in association with the Association of Contemporary Jewellers, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Barbara Cartlidge (1922 - 2017)

Barbara Cartlidge, esteemed jeweller and co-founder of the renowned Electrum Gallery, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2017 aged 94.

GCDC Awards and Exhibition at Goldsmiths’ Hall

The winners of the annual Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council Competition were announced by renowned jewellery expert, Joanna Hardy, at a ceremony at Goldsmiths’ Hall on Monday 27 February.

Binney & Exhibitioners’ Reception

The Binney & Exhibitioners’ Reception was held at Goldsmiths’ Hall on Tuesday 21 February, honouring the Binney public bravery award winners as well as the Company’s grant recipients.

The Ambassador Diamond Necklace Competition

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to announce that artist jeweller Daphne Krinos has won the Ambassador Diamond Necklace Competition.

New Grand National Trophy Unveiled

The 2017 Randox Health Grand National Trophy by artist silversmith Shannon O’Neill, whose work features in the Goldsmiths’ Company Collection, was unveiled at the Weights Reception, Victoria and Albert Museum, London on Tuesday 14 February.

The Goldsmiths’ Centre Invites Applications for Its Business Growth Programme

The Goldsmiths’ Centre has launched its new Goldsmiths’ Business Growth Programme for exceptional and ambitious members of the UK jewellery, silversmithing and allied trade industries.

Trial of the Pyx Opens at Goldsmiths' Hall

The Trial of the Pyx opened at Goldsmiths’ Hall this morning, as approximately 35,000 coins produced by the Royal Mint in 2016 were counted and scrutinised by a jury in the City of London.

The Prime Warden Visits the Royal Mint

The Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths' Company, Michael Wainwright, visited the Royal Mint last Friday ahead of this year's Trial of the Pyx at the Goldsmiths' Hall.

SIGA Recipients

Recipients of the 2017 SIGA Award have begun their first 8-week iternship.

Shannon O’Neill Designs a Trophy for the Grand National

For the first time in the history of the Grand National, a new trophy will be designed on a yearly basis under a five-year sponsorship deal.

Trial of the Pyx 2017

The Trial of the Pyx will open at Goldsmiths' Hall on 31 January.

Goldsmiths' Company Charity supports the Refugee Council

The Goldsmiths' Company Charity is proud to support the Refugee Council.

Applications Open for Goldsmiths' Fair 2017

Applications are currently open to exhibit at Goldsmiths' Fair 2017.

Reach Out Reporter Supported by the Goldsmiths' Company

The Goldsmiths’ Company Charity is delighted to support the launch of Imperial College and Tigtag's Reach Out Reporter

De Vroomen Silver Festival

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to co-sponsor the second edition of the De Vroomen Silver Festival from 26 November - 24 December.

Remembrance Day

The bronze war memorial at Goldsmiths' Hall records the names of those members of staff who left to serve their country in World War One, including two who received medals on active service and the five who were killed.

The Lord Mayor's Show

A history of the Lord Mayor of London, to coincide with the Lord Mayor's Show on Saturday 12 November.

Goldsmiths' Company Supports the National Theatre

The Goldsmiths' Company is proud to support On Demand in Schools Primary, launched today by Sir Lenny Henry today at Shenley Academy, Birmingham

Winners of The Make Your Mark Awards Announced

The winners of the inaugural Make Your Mark Awards were announced at Goldsmiths’ Hall on Tuesday night.

Silver: Light and Shade at the Holburne Museum

The Holburne Museum presents Silver: Light and Shade, an exhibition that brings together historic and contemporary silver masterpieces to investigate the texture, form and colour of this precious metal.

Goldsmiths' Fair 2016 Comes to an End

The 34th edition of Goldsmiths’ Fair, the UK’s premier destination to view and buy fine jewellery and contemporary silver, closed its doors on Sunday afternoon.

The Goldsmiths’ Company supports Team Domenica

The recently registered charity Team Domenica provides opportunities for the learning disabled.

Plague, Fire and the Goldsmiths’ Company

This September marks 350 years since the City of London was engulfed by the Great Fire.

New addition to the Library

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to announce a new addition to its Library holdings: a 17th century goldsmith’s ledger previously held in a private collection.

London Youth Awarded a Grant

The Goldsmith’s Company Charity is delighted to award London Youth a grant.

City of London Sheriffs visit Goldsmiths' Hall

Two Sheriffs of the City of London called at Goldsmiths’ Hall as part of their annual fundraising.

The Bridges Grant

The Goldsmiths’ Company Wardens are delighted to support RAPt (the Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust)

Studio Internship Graduate Award

The Goldsmiths’ Company are delighted to launch the Studio Internship Graduate Award to train the next generation of artist silversmiths.

New Designers Goldsmiths’ Company Awards Announced

And the winners are...

Young Designer Competition

Jacobs the Jewellers, the Bishopsland Educational Trust, together with sponsors the Goldsmiths’ Company and HS Walsh, announced the Young Designer exhibition competition winners on Monday 27 June.

Apprentice Benjamin Pritchard receives award from HRH The Princess Royal

Earlier this month, HRH The Princess Royal officially presented the latest Goldsmiths’ Company Members’ Charitable Fund Young Apprentice of the Year Award.

New Prime Warden

The Annual Prime Warden's Changeover Service on 18 May marked the inauguration of Michael Wainwright as the new Prime Warden

A Woman Goldsmith?

Eliza Godfrey’s workshop produced high-quality silver and although women were apprenticed through the Goldsmiths’ Company over the centuries, until recent times it was a relatively small number, and most were not practising goldsmiths.

Goldsmiths' Fair 2016 Exhibitors Announced

The full list of exhibitors selected for Goldsmiths’ Fair 2016 have been announced! 150 of almost 400 candidates have been selected for the 34th Goldsmiths’ Fair to be held from 27 September to 9 October.

The 2016 Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council Awards

The winners of the 2016 Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council Awards – the ‘Oscars’ of precious metalworking in Britain – were announced at Goldsmiths’ Hall last night.

Sir David Reddaway Appointed New Clerk of the Goldsmiths’ Company

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to announce the appointment of Sir David Reddaway as the new Clerk as of 15 January 2016. He succeeds Dick Melly, who after nearly 11 successful years at the helm of the Company, is now retiring.

The Assay Office Opens a Facility at Graff Diamonds

The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office is delighted to announce the opening of its first hallmarking facility located within a retail jeweller. Opened at the beginning of November 2015, the in-house assay office is located within a purpose built facility at Graff’s London workshop and has its own dedicated member of the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office.

A New Generation of Apprentices

The Library staff have been helping a new generation of apprentices to hone their skills, providing some targeted research sessions in partnership with the Goldsmiths’ Centre.

Trial of the Pyx Opened at Goldsmiths’ Hall

The historic Trial of the Pyx opened at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London on 2 February. The Trial has tested the nation’s coinage since the thirteenth century.

Company's Minute Books help the Oxford English Dictionary

Researchers for the Oxford English Dictionary recently received assistance from library staff on the history of the usage of the word 'custom'.

Undivided Loves Grant

The Goldsmiths’ Company, one of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London, has provided a £3,000 grant to Leeds-based Phoenix Dance Theatre to help fund Undivided Loves. The new dance piece, which commemorates the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, is part of Phoenix Dance Theatre’s Triple Bill 2016 tour.

Fakes and Forgeries Seminar

Fakes and Forgeries Seminar Date: Wednesday 18 November 2015 Time: 10am-4pm Cost: £65, £60 National Museums Scotland members and concessions

Rod Kelly’s Agincourt Dish Hallmarked

“Before it was a dish, now [it’s hallmarked] it’s a silver dish!”, remarked leading UK silversmith Rod Kelly. His splendid Agincourt Dish has been hallmarked by the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office in London earlier this month.

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