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Goldsmiths from Trier (1300-1800) | '''Goldsmiths from Trier (1300-1800)''' | ||
At any given time between the five centuries lived a great many goldsmiths in Trier, who demonstrated a high niveau of know-how and artistic comptetance in gold working. These craftsmen were not just locally known but were also able to sell their goods in fairs and markets elsewhere. In the 17th century the goldsmiths were less prosperous because of religious turmoils, epidemcis and rising prices. Articles made of gold were again sought after in the 18th century. | At any given time between the five centuries lived a great many goldsmiths in Trier, who demonstrated a high niveau of know-how and artistic comptetance in gold working. These craftsmen were not just locally known but were also able to sell their goods in fairs and markets elsewhere. In the 17th century the goldsmiths were less prosperous because of religious turmoils, epidemcis and rising prices. Articles made of gold were again sought after in the 18th century. | ||