The work of the silversmith is essentially that of a craftsman unassisted by modern methods of mass production. The beauty and delicacy of his hand-made creations in silver and leather make him one of the most versatile of craftsmen. This film shows the many processes involved in the creation of fine silverware, together with the tools which have been used for centuries without change.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009821
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artisans
Crafts & Visual Arts → Handicraft
Crafts & Visual Arts → Silverwork
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)