Norwich Silver and its Marks, 1565-1702. The goldsmiths of Norwich, 1141-1750
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- Author(s) Barrett, George N
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 1981
- Pages 112pp; illus
- Publisher Wensum Press
- Place Published Norwich
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- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Provides an account of the goldsmiths / silversmiths of Norwich from medieval times with a focus on who they were and on their output. Arranged in 16 chapters which include: 'Guilds of Norwich'; 'Medieval goldsmiths'; 'The Norwich Assay of 1565 - the first dating series'; 'Reform of the craft companies in 1622'; 'The Norwich Assay of 1624-43 - the second dating series'; 'The Company of London Goldsmiths' searches'; 'The Norwich Assay of 1688-97 - the third dating series'; 'Chronological list of Norwich goldsmiths'; 'The goldsmiths of Norwich' [pp79-96] being short profiles of c90 goldsmiths