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ORFEVRE [9 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- goldsmith
1, record 1, English, goldsmith
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- silversmith 1, record 1, English, silversmith
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- orfèvre
1, record 1, French, orf%C3%A8vre
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-01-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Metal Arts and Crafts
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- silversmith
1, record 2, English, silversmith
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- goldsmith 1, record 2, English, goldsmith
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), official occupational titles in Group 5244 - Artisans and Craftspersons. 2, record 2, English, - silversmith
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Arts du métal
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- orfèvre
1, record 2, French, orf%C3%A8vre
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 5244 - Artisans/artisanes. 2, record 2, French, - orf%C3%A8vre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-11-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Metal Arts and Crafts
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- goldsmith
1, record 3, English, goldsmith
correct, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Those men whose function it was to work in gold. During the seventeenth century many of them became bailees for gold. Then very gradually became the early bankers, accepting deposits in gold and issuing notes backed by the gold available in their vaults. Later they became lenders. However, it was the goldsmiths receipts that became the first bank notes. [Klein, Gerald. Dictionary of Banking. Pitman Publishing, 1995]. 1, record 3, English, - goldsmith
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Arts du métal
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- orfèvre
1, record 3, French, orf%C3%A8vre
correct, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Celui qui fabrique ou qui vend des articles en or ou en argent. 1, record 3, French, - orf%C3%A8vre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-01-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Precious Metals (Metallurgy)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- gold sweepings 1, record 4, English, gold%20sweepings
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Métaux précieux (Métallurgie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cendres d’orfèvre
1, record 4, French, cendres%20d%26rsquo%3Borf%C3%A8vre
feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1991-03-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
- Plastic Arts
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- silversmith 1, record 5, English, silversmith
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
- Arts plastiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- orfèvre en argent
1, record 5, French, orf%C3%A8vre%20en%20argent
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- orfèvre-joaillier en argent 1, record 5, French, orf%C3%A8vre%2Djoaillier%20en%20argent
correct
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalents fournis par Musées nationaux. 1, record 5, French, - orf%C3%A8vre%20en%20argent
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-08-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Maker's mark 1, record 6, English, Maker%27s%20mark
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A silver piece with the Maker's mark, Birks, for instance. 1, record 6, English, - Maker%27s%20mark
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- poinçon de l'orfèvre
1, record 6, French, poin%C3%A7on%20de%20l%27orf%C3%A8vre
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-06-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Leather Industry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- polish and dressing 1, record 7, English, polish%20and%20dressing
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du cuir
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pâte d’orfèvre 1, record 7, French, p%C3%A2te%20d%26rsquo%3Borf%C3%A8vre
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- crème pour cuir 1, record 7, French, cr%C3%A8me%20pour%20cuir
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1979-01-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Metal Arts and Crafts
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- silversmith
1, record 8, English, silversmith
correct, specific
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a manufacturer of or a dealer in silver or silverware. 1, record 8, English, - silversmith
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Arts du métal
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- orfèvre
1, record 8, French, orf%C3%A8vre
correct, generic
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Celui qui fabrique ou qui vend des articles en or ou en en argent. 1, record 8, French, - orf%C3%A8vre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- platinumsmith 1, record 9, English, platinumsmith
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
R.-U. goldsmith/silversmith maker-up (gold, silver, E.P.) 1, record 9, English, - platinumsmith
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- orfèvre en platine 1, record 9, French, orf%C3%A8vre%20en%20platine
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fr. cuilleriste en or limeur de couverts (or) estampeur ( or) estampeuse au balancier, au mouton (bijouterie fine) brunisseur en orfèvrerie aviveur en orfèvrerie polisseur en orfèvrerie champleveur ciseleur-guillocheur d'armoiries sur métaux en creux, en orfèvrerie, bijouterie , joaillerie ciseleur -repousseur ciseleur sur fondu, sur métaux, sur pièces repousseur au tour (orfèvrerie) tourneur en or planeur en or orfèvre 1, record 9, French, - orf%C3%A8vre%20en%20platine
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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