Jamieson & Carry set to celebrate
"a Summer of Silver"

13th July – 3rd August 2010

Jamieson & Carry in Aberdeen will exhibit the work of a range of contemporary silversmiths from across the UK as part of British Silver Week 2010. This selling exhibition, where all the pieces on show are available for visitors to buy, will take place from 13 July to 3 August.

This exciting event will give customers the rare opportunity to see the best in British silversmithing talent under one roof in the beautiful Jamieson & Carry store. Luxury jewellery, watch and giftware retailer Jamieson & Carry is an independent, family-owned and -run business, established in Aberdeen in 1733.

The silversmiths intending taking part in the Jamieson & Carry exhibition are:

Alan Craxford / Amanda Birkitt / Karina Gill / Lawrence Bishop / Mana Sarabhai Brearley
Malcolm Appleby / Marianne Forrest / Marion Kane / Maya Selway / Olivia Lowe / Phil Jordan
Sarah Hutchison / Steve Wager / Vicki Ambery-Smith / Victoria Coleman / Will Odell

Modern silversmithing in the UK is enjoying a renaissance unparalleled since the 18th century. Contemporary design in silverware is crossing the boundaries between art and functionality – stylish, modern, statement pieces of silverware that reflects modern living. Visitors to this exhibition will have the unique opportunity to ask questions about the specialist and technical art of silversmithing, and every piece on display will be available for purchase.

Now in its third year, British Silver Week is aiming to promote contemporary British silversmithing to an even wider audience in 2010. This year, there will be more than 15 selling events held in galleries and specialist shops across the UK, taking place from 1 June. Every exhibition will give the public the rare chance to see the best in British design talent using one of the most precious of metals: silver.

Anyone wanting to find out more and have the unique opportunity to buy pieces from some of the most talented silversmiths in the country should visit the exhibition at Jamieson & Carry, 142 Union Street, Aberdeen, from 13 July.