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Interior. Third floor. Goldsmiths workshop. Detail of metal wire drawing machine. The holes through which the wire rods are fed is visible. This machine may date from the 19th century.
DP 340470
Description Interior. Third floor. Goldsmiths workshop. Detail of metal wire drawing machine. The holes through which the wire rods are fed is visible. This machine may date from the 19th century.
Date 8/1/2020
Collection Historic Environment Scotland
Catalogue Number DP 340470
Category On-line Digital Images
Scope and Content Hamilton and Inches was founded in 1866. The goldsmithing area on the third floor is lined with traditional goldsmiths benches. The goldsmith sits at the bench which has arm rests which help steady the hand of the smith whilst working. Goldsmithing is an ancient metalworking craft and art. Like all metalworking, goldsmithing employs various techniques to work the gold including sawing, cutting, forging, melting, casting, beating, soldering, filing, engraving, embossing, enameling and polishing. Goldsmiths also fashion jewellery.
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