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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 />
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