Interior. Third floor. Goldsmiths workshop. View of goldsmith's bench. Note the 'apron' below. This captures any gold particles that fall from the bench as the goldsmith works.
DP 340478
Description Interior. Third floor. Goldsmiths workshop. View of goldsmith's bench. Note the 'apron' below. This captures any gold particles that fall from the bench as the goldsmith works.
Date 8/1/2020
Collection Historic Environment Scotland
Catalogue Number DP 340478
Category On-line Digital Images
Scope and Content Hamilton and Inches was founded in 1866. The goldsmithing area on the third floor is lined with traditional goldsmiths benches. The goldsmith sits at the bench which has arm rests which help steady the hand of the smith whilst working. Goldsmithing is an ancient metalworking craft and art. Like all metalworking, goldsmithing employs various techniques to work the gold including sawing, cutting, forging, melting, casting, beating, soldering, filing, engraving, embossing, enameling and polishing. Goldsmiths also fashion jewellery.
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