Kurt Calow

Silversmith/Buffer

Kurt Calow
Open to the public
Yes, by appointment only
Provides courses or training
Yes
Available for craft fairs
Available for educational events only

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Kurt Calow

About

As a little mester I employ the traditional skills associated with Sheffield
silversmiths for centuries, and take the great care necessary to produce work to the trade quality of standard

Some of the services i offer and specialize in include:

-Fabrication of traditional silverware, tableware, trophies and specials
-Repairs on old and new silver, silverplate, and various metals
-Traditional pumice buffing and finishing of hollowware and flatware
-Handforged custom/specialist tooling


I have been very fortunate to learn the craft of silversmithing through my Granddad, and gain experience and training within the trade, working in various firms around Sheffield. Through this i have also been able to learn the very declining art and technique of traditional sand buffing -- a process commonly used and absolutely fundamental at the height of the English silverware trade.

Mini craft gallery

Buffed Brass Quaich Bowl
Buffing Brass Quaich Bowl
Handforged Carving Set
Handforged Piercing Saws
Sheffield Assay Master’s 25th Year Goblet