Perthshire engraver’s award

Feb 26 2010 by Alison Anderson, Perthshire Advertiser Friday

ACCLAIMED Perthshire-based silversmith and engraver Malcolm Appleby has set up and awarded the inaugural Creative Engraving Prize at Edinburgh’s Dovecot Studios.

The internationally-renowned craftsman from Grandtully presented the first prize of £700 to Max Warren and runner-up, Nan Nan Liu.

Both have their work on show as part of the Bishopsland Silver Exhibition at the Studios, which explores the development of contemporary silver over the last 30 years. This exhibition includes works by a host of renowned silversmiths, including Malcolm.

Malcolm has taught Bishopsland Educational Trust students and others for a number of years as well as hosting symposia with the British Hand Engravers Association. London-based Max was one of those students to have benefited from Malcolm’s expertise.

Malcolm commented: “I feels it’s worthwhile to encourage new engravers to enable them to continue their experiments with design and engraving by focusing on engraving with this award.

“All entries were of an excellent standard, particularly as some entries were from students who had only just started to engrave.”

The Bishopsland Silver Exhibition at the Dovecot Studios, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, closes at 5.30pm tomorrow. Admission is free.