As the name suggests, Pewter Live 2019 is an opportunity for
the Worshipful Company of Pewterers to showcase the work of their trade in the
form of an annual exhibition. Held in the Pewterers’ Hall over a couple of
days, I was delighted to receive an invitation to join a number of Livery
Masters to view the exhibition and to meet some of the very talented craftsmen
and women.
Introduced by the Master Pewterer, Richard Parson we were
welcomed to the beautiful Pewterers’ Hall (my first visit) where he took the
opportunity to thank all those responsible for putting this exhibition
together. Arranged over two floors in the Livery Hall and the Court Room, the
exhibition comprised of a range of pieces entered as part of the Pewter Live
2019 design competition. And what stunning designs they were. A wide range of
wonderful pieces all finished to a very high standard by young and experienced
craftsmen alike. How the judges would arrive at their decision was beyond me,
the standard was so high.
On the ground floor a market had been set up where guests
had the opportunity to talk to pewterers and discuss their craft. There was
also the opportunity to purchase some lovely pieces and there were plenty of
credit cards in evidence. Some of the pieces were of very traditional designs;
some much more contemporary. Pewter is a beautiful metal and has such a deep
and bright lustre which makes any piece simply stunning.
A light buffet lunch was offered and it was a delight to
spend some time witnessing at first-hand that the craft of the pewterer is
alive and well.
Thank you to the team at the Pewterers Hall and the Master
for allowing us to attend. We wait to see who are the winners when announced on
23 May!
Stop Press: Some
25 winners were announced at the closing ceremony with ‘Looking Forward’ by Jacky Oliver taking the Best in Show award.
Congratulations to all the winners.
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