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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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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
silversmith
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sil·ver·smith
\ˈsil-vər-ˌsmith\
Definition of silversmith for Students
: a person who makes objects of silver
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