| Stephen M Goldsmith
started his craft at the Rochester College of Art (KIAD) in 1971.
He then
went on to do a four year apprenticeship in polishing with C. J Vander just off
Hatton Garden with a three year day release in Silversmithing at his
old college. After leaving Vander's he went onto work for a short
time with Stuart Devlin
then moved to Nayler Bros in 1977. Nayler was the main workshop for
Garrards the Crown Jewellers. Later in years Garrards joined Asprey.
Stephen looked after 15 silversmith's on various projects for the rich &
famous. Asprey craftsmen joined him in 1999 but was eventually made redundant
alongside
20 other craftsmen in 2003, after 26 years loyal service. "SMG
(Kent) Ltd" was born on 2nd of May 2003 enabling Stephen to carry
on his good work in
the craft he most enjoys. Stephen is a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Goldsmith's and was granted the Freedom of the
City of London in 1975; he is also a Fellow of The Institute of
Professional Goldsmith's. He has also had the very rare honour of winning
The Goldsmith's Company Award twice, plus many other prestigious
awards.
Stephen has advised the Army and Buckingham Palace on how to care for their very special
silver pieces. He has also been privileged to work in the jewel house at
the Tower of London restoring a wine cistern which was made in 1830 and
used only the once by Queen Victoria.
Many top west end stores
such as society jeweller Theo Fennell, Hamilton & Inches, Asprey &
Garrards the Crown Jewellers have discovered the advantage of dealing
with his company.
He offers the service of
freelance polishing on site, or in his workshops in South
Kensington and Kent. The polishing of jewellery and object d'art in
Platinum, Gold and Silver.
Also in a association
with Colin Mabey an excellent engraving service on Gold or Silver. |
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7591 5098
