Post on 04-Jan-2016
COLONIAL TRADESSilversmith
Madyson MetrikMrs. Wilson
January 8, 2013
How a Silversmith Does His Job
Melts sterling in a graphite and clay crucible to
2000 degrees. She/he pours liquid silver into tallow-greased,
sooted cast-iron mold making an ingot. She/he would melt the ingot into a thick
sheet. Using tools, she/he would strech the silver
into a thinner piece. Finally, she/he would hammer it on an anvil
to make a bowl!
Tools & Materials of the Trade
Graver: used to engrave creative designs on a
silver piece. Hammer: used for working silver. Ladle: used to handle melted silver. Refining Furnace: used for melting coins
intosilver. Shears: used to cut silver plates. Tongs: used to hold silver during reheat.
The Silversmith’s Product/Purpose
Teapots Porringers Bowls Candlesticks Spoons Cups Mugs Inkstands TankardsLater, Coffeepots Teapots Strainers
Interesting Facts
One of the most famous silversmiths was Paul
Revere of Boston , Massachusetts.
Resources
http://www.pocanticohills.org/tradesmen/silversmith.htm
http://www.history.org/almanack/life/trades/tradesil.cfm