Late-Breaking News (1998)

 

December 8, 1998: Removing Wax From Candle Holders
Learn the "easy" way to tackle this age-old problem.

December 4, 1998: Winners Announced for the 1998 Student Silversmiths Competition!
Visit the competition page to see the results and winning entries!

October 11, 1998: Additional First-Place Prize for Silversmiths Competition!
Noted collector and author of Antique Silver Servers, Seymour Rabinovich, has added an additional grand prize to the Silversmiths Competition. The winner will receive a commission of $1,500 to create a broad-bladed sterling server of their own design. The piece will become part of a collection of contemporary servers assembled by Rabinovich, who is a professor of chemistry at the University of Washington.
The collection is currently on display at the Seattle Art Museum until March, 1999, and was first shown at Goldsmiths' Hall in London. The collection is part of an effort to support the craft and, at the same time, to provide a focused comparison of American and British styles and techniques.

October 7, 1998: Next Scheduled SilverChat: October 22nd From 9:00pm-11:00pm EST
Wm Erik Voss has been collecting American coin silver exclusively for the past 3 years, with an interest in the development of regional styles and variations. Although primarily centered in the federal era, his collection has examples from the 1780's to the 1860's and represents the work of around 150 makers. He is also knowledgeable about many late Victorian and modern makers. Go directly to SilverChat at http://www.pergatory.com/chat/data/silverchat/login.html

August 26, 1998: SAS Relocates!
The Society and Jeffrey Herman, its executive director, have relocated to northwesten Rhode Island effective August 21, 1998. The new mailing address is PO Box 704, Chepachet, Rhode Island, 02814-0704. Also changed is the telephone number to 401/567-7800 and facsimile: 401/567-7801. The E-mail and Web addresses remain the same.

August 5, 1998: SilverChat Looking for Silver Specialists
Interested in being a guest in SilverChat? I'f you're an expert in the field of silver history, collecting, appraising, or related topics, please e-mail to silverchat@silversmithing.com.

August 4, 1998: SAS will be Relocating!
Next week, SAS and its founder, Jeffrey Herman, will be relocating to northern Rhode Island. Check back for the new address and phone/fax numbers which will appear here and on the home page.

July 24, 1998: SilverChat Tonight From 10:00pm-12:00pm EST
Wm Erik Voss has been collecting American coin silver exclusively for the past 3 years, with an interest in the development of regional styles and variations. Although primarily centered in the federal era, his collection has examples from the 1780's to the 1860's and represents the work of around 150 makers. He is also knowledgeable about many late Victorian and modern makers. Go directly to SilverChat at http://www.pergatory.com/chat/data/silverchat/login.html

July 17, 1998: SilverChat Tonight From 10:00pm-12:00pm EST
Once again, since no one has been found to host another chat, Jeffrey Herman will host tonight. Herman has been working with silver for 21 years and has specialized in silver restoration & conservation for the past 14 years. Come visit as he fields questions about silver care, finishes, processes used in the trade, approximate cost of repairs, etc. Our last chat took on a life of its own; for this chat we will ONLY be discussing restoration & conservation. Go directly to SilverChat at http://www.pergatory.com/chat/data/silverchat/login.html

July 7, 1998: New Feature to the SAS Site: Daily Precious Metal Spot Prices
Check gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium spot prices updated every 10 minutes!
June 13, 1998: New Feature to the SAS Site: SilverChat

Talk with other silver enthusiasts in real time! Look for announcements when silver specialists will be our guest. Tonight's first guest will be Jeffrey Herman, founder and executive director of the Society of American Silversmiths. Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST. Take me to SilverChat or check the SilverChat schedule.

June 9, 1998: Spring Issue of SASnews is at the Printers!
Not a member of SAS? Check out the Membership page to see what's included with SASnews and annual American Silversmith publications. Forty dollars a year buys you numerous discounts and access to our FREE consulting service. Try us, you'll like us :-)

May 29, 1998: The 21st Century Silversmith
Read Jeffrey Herman's lecture on what's needed to succeed as a silversmith into the next millennium and how training can literally make or break a promising career. Head over to The 21st Century Silversmith.

April 25, 1998: New Feature on the SAS Site
Even wonder how a beautiful piece of silver was created? Artisan members show their work and describe how the pieces were designed and made at The Creative Process.

February 14, 1998: New SAS Benefit Supplier!
Johnson Brush Co. is giving SAS members a 10% discount on all handmade bristle wheel brushes, and brass, nickel, and steel wire wheel brushes. The discount also applies to goblet, candle cup, and all other wheel-type brushes. Johnson Brush Co., 58 Orne St., N. Attleboro, MA 02760, 508/695-9122, Fax: 508/695-5923, Website. Brochure available.

February 9, 1998: Allcraft Moves
SAS discounter, Allcraft Tool & Supply Co., has moved their entire Brooklyn operation to 45 West 46th St., New York, NY 10036, 800/645-7124, 212/840-1860.

January 21, 1998: SAS Sponsors Competition
To read about the competition and its requirements, please go to the 1998 Student Silversmiths Competition page.

January 14, 1998: We Have a New Insurance Provider!
Lawley Service Insurance, Inc., which insures members of Manufacturing Jewelers and Silversmiths of America (MJSA), was nice enough to let us piggy-back onto their association discount plan. So, read on if you're in need of insurance, or wait until you receive information in the mail from Lawley.
Founded in 1935, Lawley Service Insurance, Inc., is numbered as one of the top 65 insurance organizations in the country (as ranked by Business Insurance magazine's "Top 100 Insurance Brokers in the US"). The size and independence of their agency are both assets to our members. They represent over 100 insurance companies and intermediaries, and with an experienced and professional staff of over 150, Lawley has the largest possible market from which to select coverage. Plus, with group buying power, you are assured of receiving substantial discounts on your premiums. Our contact at Lawley is Michael Agliata. Lawley Service Insurance, Inc. 120 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202, 800/859-8950, Fax: 716/849-8297.

January 3, 1998: American Silversmith Annual Released
Are you a member of the Society? If you're not, you missed our 8-page premier issue of the American Silversmith Annual newsletter. But, there's still time to receive a copy devoted to showing individual pieces of holloware with descriptions as to how they were made. With membership, you'll also receive our quarterly newsletter: SASnews, along with the many discounts found on our Membership page. Don't wait, there's a limited supply of the Annual left. In fact, if you want one reserved in your name, e-mail us, and a copy will be put aside prior to receiving your membership fee. Have a wondertful new year!

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