The craft of hamilton & inches
January 7, 2021 |
Categories: Watches Celebrating our Craftspeople
For over 155 years, we have been tirelessly working to preserve the future of craft in Scotland. Our current team of artisans comprise of five silversmiths, two goldsmiths, two hand-engravers, one polisher and two watchmakers, from Edinburgh, Scotland, the UK and Europe. Supported by a team of valuers and service professionals, Hamilton & Inches has never been more proud of our ancient crafts that still remain so popular today.
Amongst the display are several items crafted by our exceptional team, including our hand-crafted Engagement Collection, items of silverware and more. Discover some of the pieces below.
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Fairmined Silver Goblet
The highly contemporary minimalist design of Ruth Page's fairmined silver Goblet was inspired by Scotland’s railway infrastructure and architecture, parts that mostly go unnoticed. The exterior of the goblet echoes the weights used on signals.
Ruth's creation was commissioned by the Scottish Goldsmiths Trust after winning the coveted Outstanding Student Award in 2019.
Ruth is an active part of our silversmithing department and has been heavily involved in the creation of our latest Luna and Ginkgo collections.
Originally, I didn’t want to be a silversmith, I was more drawn towards jewellery. But I’ve completely changed my mind. I enjoy working on larger scale objects and I'd love to be a silversmith for the rest of my life. And I so love working with silver. You can do so much with it because it’s so soft.
Ruth Page, Trainee Silversmith
Every day there is a new challenge at Hamilton & Inches. As masters retire and I continue to work my way up the ranks, I have had to get out of my comfort zone, push my own skills and build confidence in my trade. With challenges comes pride, however. No piece is completed until I am happy.
Ruth Page, Trainee Silversmith
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Diamond Jubilee Wine Coasters
These exceptional silver wine coasters are one of the apprentice pieces created by David Ramsay. Sponsored by the Scottish Goldsmith's Trust to celebrate the diamond jubilee, the coasters feature the SGT crest, expertly soldered by David. His design and creations are hammered and planished.
Hand-crafted Silver
50 Year Desk Calendar
Dario Batzella, Hand-Engraver
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Engraved Dragon Bowl
Ruaridh Malcomson, Master Hand-Engraver
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Hand-Chased Horses Dish
Panos Kirkos, Master Silversmith & Chaser
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PANOS KIRKOS
Beedle the Bard
Find out more about another special item in our exhibition, created by Master Silversmith and Chaser, Panos Kirkos.
beedle the bard
Colin Golder ,
MASTER POLISHER
Ruaridh Malcomson ,
MASTER HAND-ENGRAVER
Alan Sewell ,
MASTER GOLDSMITH
David Ramsay ,
MASTER SILVERSMITH
George Douglas ,
APPRENTICE SILVERSMITH
Ruth Page ,
TRAINEE SILVERSMITH
Paul Kirkos ,
SILVERSMITH
Hand-crafted Silver
Carnegie Club
Carnegie Cup
Highland Dirks
Earl of Rosebery
50 YEAR OLD
Tamdhu
Celebrating our Craft
Our History
Since 1866, Hamilton & Inches has been Edinburgh’s premiere destination for fine jewellery, luxury watches and hand-crafted silver. We have maintained our jewellery and silver workshops since our inception and have held a Royal Warrant as silversmiths to Her Majesty the Queen for more than...
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