silversmith

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Noun — A silversmith is a person who makes objects out of silver, typically larger items than jewellery.

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a skilled silversmith train as a silversmith a silversmith's workshop local silversmith

It's a plain, traditional trade name still used for both historic and modern craftspeople.

Etymology

Silversmith comes down from Middle English silver smyth, itself from Old English seolforsmiþ, joining silver with smith. It has close relatives in other Germanic languages, including Dutch zilversmid, German Silberschmied and Swedish silversmed, all built from the same two elements.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a silversmith?

A silversmith is a craftsperson who makes items out of silver, usually larger pieces such as bowls, cutlery or tableware rather than jewellery.

Is a silversmith the same as a jeweller?

Not quite. A silversmith mainly makes larger silver objects, while a jeweller more typically works on smaller decorative pieces such as rings and necklaces.

Where does the word silversmith come from?

It comes from Old English seolforsmiþ, combining silver with smith, and has matching words in several other Germanic languages.

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