Goldsmith Collection

Medieval goldsmith at work
Workshop of Etienne Delaulne, a goldsmith in Paris, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century illustration

Oliver Goldsmith, James Boswell, and Samuel Johnson at the Mitre Tavern in London. Color engraving, 19th century
MITRE TAVERN: S. JOHNSON. Oliver Goldsmith, James Boswell, and Samuel Johnson at the Mitre Tavern in London. Color engraving, 19th century

Johannes Gutenberg, German goldsmith and printer
Johannes Gutenberg (Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg), German goldsmith and printer. He invented mechanical movable type and thereby began a revolution in book printing

St Dunstan and the devil, 1826. Born in Glastonbury, Somerset, St Dunstan (c925-988) became Archbishop of Canterbury in 961

Leaders of the British Red Cross Society at Devonshire House in August 1914. From left to right, Georgina, Countess of Dudley, Queen Amelie of Portugal, Mrs, Goldsmith, Lady Gifford, Mrs

Goldsmith / Brick Court
OLIVER GOLDSMITH 2 Brick Court, Middle Temple, where the Irish writer died Date: 1730 - 1774

Silver jewellery parts and work tools are seen in the workshop of goldsmith Gavriel Touboul in Jerusalem January 17, 2018. Picture taken January 17, 2018. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

Francesc Masriera Manovens (1842-1902), pintor, escritor y orfebre catalán. Año 1899

Chauve-Souris. Culture: Italian. Dimensions: L. 8 ft. 4 1/2 in. (255.3 cm); L. of head 26 1/4 in. (66.7 cm). Date: ca. 1510-30. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Portrait of a Goldsmith, 1735. Creator: Giuseppe Ghislandi
Portrait of a Goldsmith, 1735

Jan Lutma, goldsmith, 1656. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Jan Lutma, goldsmith, 1656. Although Jan Lutma (c. 1584-1669) was already an elderly man when he was portrayed, he was probably still working as a silversmith

Thurrock RM17 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Thurrock RM17 6

A piece of silver is melted at the Villa Imperial de Potosi jewellery in La Paz
A piece of silver is melted at the " Villa Imperial de Potosi" jewellery in La Paz, Bolivia January 16, 2018. Picture taken in January 16, 2018. REUTERS/David Mercado

A piece of silver is melted to make a ring in Soledad Borels workshop in San Jose, Costa Rica, January 18, 2018. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate

Gold jewelry glows red hot as it is smelted down in a crucible at Dvir & Stoler Refining
Gold jewelry glow red hot as it is smelted down in a crucible at Dvir & Stoler Refining in New York March 25, 2010. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS FASHION IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Pieces of used silver collected by goldsmith Gavriel Touboul is seen ahead of their melting into an ingot, in his workshop in Jerusalem January 17, 2018. Picture taken January 17, 2018

A piece of silver jewellery is seen during preparation in the workshop of goldsmith Gavriel Touboul in Jerusalem January 17, 2018. Picture taken January 17, 2018. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

A worktable is seen at the Villa Imperial de Potosi jewellers workshop in La Paz
A worktable is seen at the " Villa Imperial de Potosi" jewellers workshop in La Paz, Bolivia January 16, 2018. Picture taken in January 16, 2018. REUTERS/David Mercado

A goldsmith makes bracelets in Ahlatci Metal Refinery in the central Anatolian city of Corum, Turkey, May 11, 2017. Picture taken May 11, 2017. REUTERS/Umit Bektas TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Portrait of the Nuremberg Goldsmith Hans Lencker (1523-1585) and his 9-year old son Elisius the Younger, 1570

Sketches of gold being weighed, and children, 1771. Creator: Christina Chalon
Sketches of gold being weighed, and children, 1771

Portrait of Louis Métayer Phz. Goldsmith and Art Collector, 1759. Creator: George van der Myn
Portrait of Louis Metayer Phz. Goldsmith and Art Collector, 1759

Portrait of a Goldsmith, c.1680. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Goldsmith, c.1680

Portrait of the Family of Adrianus Bonebakker with Dirk L. Bennewitz, 1809. Creator: Adriaan De Lelie
Portrait of the Family of Adrianus Bonebakker with Dirk L. Bennewitz, 1809

Portrait of a Goldsmith, Probably Bartholomeus Jansz van Assendelft, 1617. Creator: Werner Jacobsz. van den Valckert
Portrait of a Goldsmith, Probably Bartholomeus Jansz van Assendelft, 1617

A goldsmith's shop, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906. Creator: Arnold Genthe
A goldsmith's shop, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906

Giovanni da Bologna, c. 1587. Creator: Joseph Heintz the Elder
Giovanni da Bologna, c. 1587

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot (1763-1850), goldsmith, between 1815 and 1825. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot (1763-1850), goldsmith, between 1815 and 1825

Portrait of Marcel Bing, c1895. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard
Portrait of Marcel Bing, c1895

The Statue of Sir Hugh Myddelton at Islington-green, sculptured by the late John Thomas, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Statue of Sir Hugh Myddelton at Islington-green [in London], sculptured by the late John Thomas, 1862....a fine public monument...to the memory of the great engineer, who

Goldsmith workshop. Low relief exhibited in the Augustan Exposition of 1937-1938 in Rome and conserved in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples Rome Mostra Augustea Low Relief

Rear side of the altar of the Basilica of S. Ambrogio, Milan. On the sides are stories of the life of St. Ambrose. In the medallions is St

Portsmouth Goldsmith Avenue early 1900s

Elizabeth Yates (nee Brunton), actress, as Miss Hardcastle
Elizabeth Yates (nee Brunton, 1799-1860), English actress, as Miss Hardcastle in Goldsmith's play, She Stoops to Conquer Date: circa 1818

Incense burner (Sahumador). Silver. 19th century. Argentina. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

VICAR WAKEFIELD/RACKHAM
Bill sings the Elegy on the death of a mad dog, accompanied by the guitar. Date: First published: 1766

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In the bustling streets of medieval Europe, a goldsmith diligently hammers away at his workbench, creating intricate pieces that would adorn the noblest of lords and ladies. The air is filled with the rhythmic clinking of metal against metal as he meticulously shapes each delicate detail. Meanwhile, in a cozy corner of the Mitre Tavern in London, Oliver Goldsmith, James Boswell, and Samuel Johnson engage in lively conversation over pints of ale. Their intellectual banter echoes through the centuries, leaving an indelible mark on literature and philosophy. Across the continent, Johannes Gutenberg revolutionizes communication with his groundbreaking invention. As a German goldsmith turned printer, he brings forth the age of mass-produced books and ushers in an era of knowledge accessible to all. Legends also intertwine with goldsmiths' tales - like that of St Dunstan who cunningly outwitted the devil himself. In 1826's captivating depiction by an artist's hand, we witness this epic battle between good and evil unfold before our eyes. Fast forward to Devonshire House where leaders gather for a noble cause -the British Red Cross Society. With hearts as precious as gold itself, they strive to alleviate suffering and bring hope to those in need. Brick Court stands tall amidst London's legal district; its name forever linked to renowned barrister William Goldsmith QC. Here justice is sought under watchful eyes that have witnessed countless trials unfold within these walls. Venturing into Gavriel's workshop reveals a treasure trove filled with silver jewelry parts and gleaming tools waiting patiently for their master's touch. Each piece tells a story -a testament to craftsmanship passed down through generations. Traveling back in time along Portsmouth Goldsmith Avenue takes us on a nostalgic journey to early 1900s England when horse-drawn carriages graced its cobbled streets. A golden era frozen in sepia-toned memories.