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Medieval Goldsmiths

Goldsmiths were among the most highly regarded craftsmen in the medieval world, making extravagant objects from precious gold and silver, often enriched with rare stones and engraved gems. This title explores the goldsmiths craft through works in the British Museum and from collections around the world.
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Goldsmiths were among the most highly regarded craftsmen in the medieval world, making extravagant objects from precious gold & silver, often enriched with rare stones & engraved gems. This title explores the goldsmiths craft through works in the British Museum & from collections around the world.

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Gold - A precious highly conductive metal
Silver - A colour based on the colour of the metal
Silver - A chemical element, metalic. Has the highest elctrical conductance of any element. Also known for its exceptional anitmicrobal properties
World - A physical grouping, commonly used to describe earth and everything associated with ti
Gold - A colour, a type of rich metal. Chemical symbol AU.
Museum - A building which exhibits old artefacts for viewing of people who show interest.
Craftsmen - A person who is skilled in a particular area of good making.

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The Works
With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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