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Jeweller at his bench with leather covers
Jeweller at his bench with leather covers. His tools include files, drills, hammer, pliers, wire drawer and crucible. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Tabart, London, 1810
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Apprentice Arts Bench Covers Crucible Drawer Drills Files Hammer Jeweller Labour Leather Occupation Pliers Skilled Tools Trades Useful Wire Woodcut Workshop
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This handcoloured woodcut engraving depicts a skilled Jeweller at his bench, immersed in his meticulous craft. The image, taken from 'The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts' published in Tabart, London, 1810, showcases the intricacies of this ancient and noble occupation. The Jeweller's workbench is adorned with various tools essential for his trade, including files, drills, a hammer, pliers, a wire drawer, and a crucible. The leather covers on the bench add an element of sophistication and protection to his tools. The Jeweller's focused expression and the organized arrangement of his tools suggest the dedication and precision required to create exquisite jewellery. The Jeweller's apprentice, not visible in the image, would have learned the art of jewellery making under the guidance of a master craftsman. The workshop environment, filled with the aroma of metals and the sound of hammering, would have provided an ideal setting for the transmission of skills and knowledge from one generation to the next. The intricate details of this woodcut engraving offer a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the world of skilled labour and the intricacies of the Jeweller's occupation. The image serves as a reminder of the importance of craftsmanship and the value of passing down traditional skills from one generation to the next.
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