Colonial Silversmith of Williamsburg NEW VHS TAPE Antique Sterling Brand NEW

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Silversmith of Williamsburg.

Watch an 18th century coffeepot created before your eyes in this superb video docu-drama about the life of a colonial craftsman. Believed to the most complete visual essay available on the art of silversmithing, this video will leave you with a new understanding and a deeper appreciation of a time gone by.

In the capable hands of the master silversmith, a battered old bowl and various silver scraps are skillfully transformed into a magnificent new coffeepot worth hundreds of dollars. You\'ll experience the art and science of silversmithing at every stage- from the adaptation of English designs and the pouring of molds to the forging, raising and planishing that give the metal its shape and shine. You\'ll even see the casting and soldering of the spout, sockets and finial.

Because of the value placed on the silversmith\'s work, the held a high social status in the colonies. Often, the community looked to him for information on the latest London fashions. It was his duty to fill his customers\' homes with items that were both functional and beautiful.

Therefore, colonial silversmiths took pride in their work. Dirt in an enemy to anyone who works with metal, to the skilled craftsmen\'s shop was always clean and his tools well cared for. The trade was taught by the apprentice system, with a lad being trained for up to seven years. At age 21, the apprentice became a journeyman and received wages for his work. In spite of his skill level, however, he was not considered a master craftsman until he owned his own shop.

Watching this fascinating video, you\'ll also learn about the amazing properties of silver. Next to gold, it is the most malleable metal on earth and has an enormous tensile strength. One gram of silver can be stretched into a wire a mile long, and a thread of silver can support as much as 400 pounds. It is no wonder silver remains today one of our most precious resources.

Silversmith in Williamsburg is a visual treat that will delight you, amaze you, inform you, and carry you back in time to another era in American History.

This is a perfect tape for any and all history buffs, teachers or educators.

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This is a color VHS TAPE and the run time is approximately44 minutes.

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