Definition of silversmith
:an artisan who makes articles of silverware
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Georg Arthur Jensen (1866-1935) was trained in fine arts and began working as a silversmith in 1904.
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This piece was made by Paul de Lamerie, the leading silversmith in 18th- century England, appointed as goldsmith to the king in 1716.
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Brooks told the story of Simon Chaudron, explaining that this master silversmith was the first to use sterling silver as the standard.
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This, together with the belongings brought over by new immigrants from Spain and Italy, as well as goods made by highly qualified Uruguayan silversmiths and woodworkers, led to the city’s bounty of collectibles.
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Thomas R. Whitney, the son of a silversmith who opened his own shop, wrote the magnum opus of the Know Nothings, A Defense of the American Policy.
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A cultural option is the visit to the nearby gaucho town of San Antonio de Areco known for its famed and masterful silversmiths.
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I'm descended from a Philadelphia silversmith whose grandparents came over from England in the 1600s.
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First Known Use of silversmith
before 12th century
SILVERSMITH Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of silversmith for English Language Learners
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: a person who makes things out of silver
SILVERSMITH Defined for Kids
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Definition of silversmith for Students
:a person who makes objects of silver
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