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The exhibition ‘Grant Macdonald<br />

International Silversmith’ at Goldsmiths<br />

Hall celebrates Grant Macdonald’s<br />

unrivalled contribution to the cultural<br />

heritage not only of this country but of<br />

numerous countries across the Arabian<br />

Peninsula. The show explores his career<br />

from the early years working for private<br />

clients and stores such as Dunhill to the<br />

extensive work that the company<br />

produces for the City of London<br />

including Chains of Office and Loving<br />

Landing Falcon.<br />

GRANT MACDONALD<br />

INTERNATIONAL SILVERSMITH<br />

Grant Macdonald is a contemporary<br />

British silversmit working in the heart of<br />

Central London. Specialising in bespoke<br />

silver and gold items of the highest<br />

standard, the company received the<br />

Queens Award for Enterprise in<br />

International Trade in 2006 and the<br />

appointment in 2016 of a Royal Warrant<br />

as Goldsmiths & Silversmiths to<br />

HRH The Prince of Wales is one of their<br />

greatest honours.<br />

The workshop produces precious metal<br />

masterpieces using traditional<br />

silversmithing techniques alongside the<br />

very latest technology to create<br />

one-of-a-kind creations that are collected<br />

by individuals and institutions around the<br />

world. Anything that can be made in gold<br />

or silver is possible, sculptural objet,<br />

clocks, ceremonial swords and regalia,<br />

household silver as well as tableware<br />

including fine bone china and crystal.<br />

Grant Macdonald.<br />

Rearing Horse.<br />

cups as well as his extensive work in the<br />

Middle East which includes a life size<br />

sterling silver landing falcon and an 18ct<br />

gold ‘scimitar’ sword.<br />

‘Grant Macdonald International<br />

Silversmith’ runs from the 5th to the end<br />

of July, 10.00 to 16.00, Monday to<br />

Saturday, at Goldsmiths’ Hall, EC2. His<br />

work is also available to buy in Harrods,<br />

2nd Floor, Homewares and Luxury<br />

Dining and online through the website at<br />

www.grantmacdonald.com<br />

To discuss a commission, telephone<br />

+44 (0)20 7803 0464.<br />

t h i s i s l o n d o n m a g a z i n e • t h i s i s l o n d o n o n l i n e

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