Goldsmith

Goldsmith

A goldsmith is a metalworker who specializes in working with gold and other precious metals. Historically goldsmiths have also made silverware, platters, goblets, decorative and serviceable utensils, and ceremonial or religious items, but the rising prices of precious metals have curtailed the making of such items to a large degree.

Read more about Goldsmith.

Famous quotes containing the word goldsmith:

    But soon a wonder came to light,
    That showed the rogues they lied:
    The man recover’d of the bite,
    The dog it was that died.
    —Oliver Goldsmith (1730?–1774)

    When lovely woman stoops to folly,
    And finds too late that men betray,
    What charm can soothe her melancholy,
    What art can wash her guilt away?

    The only art her guilt to cover,
    To hide her shame from every eye,
    To give repentance to her lover,
    And wring his bosom—is to die.
    —Oliver Goldsmith (1730?–1774)

    Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway,
    And fools, who came to scoff, remained to pray.
    —Oliver Goldsmith (1728–1774)