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

An advertisement for the Goldsmiths & Silversmith Company, 19th century
5311530 An advertisement for the Goldsmiths & Silversmith Company, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1895); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Johann Tetzel, 1460-1519 (engraving)
8632093 Johann Tetzel, 1460-1519 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Tetzel, 1460-1519)

Wall paintings of the Life of Saint Eloi " Blacksmith and Orfevre" by the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez
JEB4928747 Wall paintings of the Life of Saint Eloi " Blacksmith and Orfevre" by the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez

The goldsmith Saint Eligius (Eloy) delivering two thrones of gold to king of the franks Clotaire II which sent him too
ELD4904983 The goldsmith Saint Eligius (Eloy) delivering two thrones of gold to king of the franks Clotaire II which sent him too much gold

Letter O Goldsmith (makes and sells silverware). Engraving in "An instructive alphabet of arts and crafts"
DUV4211530 Letter O Goldsmith (makes and sells silverware). Engraving in "An instructive alphabet of arts and crafts"

Johannes Banfi Huniades (1576-1646), Hungarian goldsmith and alchemist, resident in England from 1608
FLO4636608 Johannes Banfi Huniades (1576-1646), Hungarian goldsmith and alchemist, resident in England from 1608. Copperplate engraving after a portrait by Jacob Peter Gowy from William Richard's

Letter O: workshop of a goldsmith (silverware). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898
DUV4202500 Letter O: workshop of a goldsmith (silverware). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher

Italy Tuscany Florence - Sculpture by Benvenuto Cellini 1500-1571 - Sculptor, Founder, Drawer and Gold-Plated
JEB4947638 Italy Tuscany Florence - Sculpture by Benvenuto Cellini 1500-1571 - Sculptor, Founder, Drawer and Gold-Plated; (add.info)

Crafts: view of the workshop of Etienne Delaune (1518-1583), goldsmith, French printer
NWI4892618 Crafts: view of the workshop of Etienne Delaune (1518-1583), goldsmith, French printer. Engraving after an original from 1576. Workshop of Etienne Delaulne, a goldsmith in Paris, 1500s

Silver-working gold, ancient Egypt
NWI4858639 Silver-working gold, ancient Egypt.; (add.info.: Silver-working gold, ancient Egypt.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Masterpiece of goldsmith's art: silver-gilt, rock crystal and precious stones
542943 Masterpiece of goldsmith's art: silver-gilt, rock crystal and precious stones. 15th century (sacred vessel, Portugal); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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Thai Royal Brooch
5304725 Thai Royal Brooch.; (add.info.: Thai Royal Brooch; Late 1890's. The queen wore this belt and accompanying pendant on state occasions)

Al Andalus. Islamic goldsmith. Brass goblet., 11th century (brass)
UIG5416330 Al Andalus. Islamic goldsmith. Brass goblet., 11th century (brass); (add.info.: Hammering. Size: 6 x 10,2 cm. Inscriptions written in kufic script. First half of 11th century)

Italy Tuscany Florence - Sculpture by Benvenuto Cellini 1500-1571 - Sculptor, Founder, Drawer and Gold-Plated
JEB4947633 Italy Tuscany Florence - Sculpture by Benvenuto Cellini 1500-1571 - Sculptor, Founder, Drawer and Gold-Plated; (add.info)

Wall paintings of the Life of Saint Eloi " Blacksmith and Orfevre" by the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez
JEB4928883 Wall paintings of the Life of Saint Eloi " Blacksmith and Orfevre" by the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez

The home of Oliver Goldsmith, Brecknock Stair, Green Arbour Court, Strand, London, England
5614282 The home of Oliver Goldsmith, Brecknock Stair, Green Arbour Court, Strand, London, England; (add.info.: The home of Oliver Goldsmith, Brecknock Stair, Green Arbour Court, Strand, London)

Statue of Andrea di Cione di Arcangelo, known as Andrea Orcagna (1308-1368), architect, painter, sculptor
YOU4419684 Statue of Andrea di Cione di Arcangelo, known as Andrea Orcagna (1308-1368), architect, painter, sculptor, Italian goldwort, pupil of Giotto di Bondone and Andrea Pisano

Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571), 19th century (engraving)
7214686 Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571) Italian goldsmith and sculptor best remembered for his infamous

Thai Royal Belt
5304702 Thai Royal Belt.; (add.info.: Thai Royal Belt; Late 1890's. The queen wore this belt and accompanying pendant on state occasions)

Gutenburg printing the first page of the Bible, 1439, after a 19th century print
3252952 Gutenburg printing the first page of the Bible, 1439, after a 19th century print.; (add.info.: Gutenburg printing the first page of the Bible, 1439)

The grand staircase, Goldsmith's Hall. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Llewellyn Jewitt
FLO4669420 The grand staircase, Goldsmith's Hall. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Llewellyn Jewitt from London Interiors, Their Costumes and Ceremonies, Joshua Mead

The Village Ale-House (engraving)
8648168 The Village Ale-House (engraving) by Hay, George (1831-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Village Ale-House)

The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving)
8650804 The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Decoration de pectoral en forme de scarabee (kepri), symbole d'immortalite
AIS5367893 Decoration de pectoral en forme de scarabee (kepri), symbole d'immortalite. Provenant de la tombe de Toutankhamon (Tout-ankh-amon), 1361-1352 av. JC. Le Caire. Musee egyptien

Sword inscribed and decorated with inlays. 5th-4th centuries BC. Eastern Zhou dynasty (770-256 BC)
BEN5473845 Sword inscribed and decorated with inlays. 5th-4th centuries BC. Eastern Zhou dynasty (770-256 BC). Bronze, inlaid, jade, gold (metal), turquoise from Liyu (China). Paris, Guimet Museum

Indian goldsmith craftsmen at work, on the roof of a house, in a zuni village (New Mexico, USA), circa 1800
NWI4898654 Indian goldsmith craftsmen at work, on the roof of a house, in a zuni village (New Mexico, USA), circa 1800. Lithograph from 19th century illustration.; (add.info)

Letter M Moulin (a vent); N Navigator (travels the seas to discover distant countries)
DUV4211498 Letter M Moulin (a vent); N Navigator (travels the seas to discover distant countries); O goldsmith (makes and sells silverware); P Painter (artist)

Engraving depicting the workshop of a Goldsmith/Silversmith making larger items such as tableware, 18th century
5309144 Engraving depicting the workshop of a Goldsmith/Silversmith making larger items such as tableware, 18th century; (add.info)

Johannes Gutenberg
5308526 Johannes Gutenberg.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Johannes Gutenberg examining the first page of the Bible as it came off the press)

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

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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.