[Jewelry making - Article 01153] - Re: [Orchid] Explaining metalsmithing

[Marilyn Smith]

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    I found these online definitions but no definitions of metalsmith. 
    Marilyn Smith 

    silversmith 

    \Sil"ver*smith`\, n. One whose occupation is to manufacture
    utensils, ornaments, etc., of silver; a worker in silver. 

    silversmith 

    n : someone who makes or repairs articles of silver [syn:
    silverworker, silver-worker] 

    goldsmith 

    \Gold"smith`\, n. [AS. goldsmi?. See Gold., and Smith.] 1. An
    artisan who manufactures vessels and ornaments, etc., of gold. 

    2. A banker. [Obs.] 

    Note: The goldsmiths of London formerly received money on deposit
    because they were prepared to keep it safely. 

    whitesmith 

    \White"smith`\, n. 1. One who works in tinned or galvanized iron, or
    white iron; a tinsmith. 

    2. A worker in iron who finishes or polishes the work, in
    distinction from one who forges it.

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