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ORFEVRERIE [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
- Philosophy and Religion
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- liturgical silver
1, record 1, English, liturgical%20silver
correct, noun, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The issue of metalwork being brought from the West to the Crusader East is problematic, and specific examples are difficult to identify, despite the textual indications and practical consideration that make such activity likely. It is therefore remarkable that our prime examples in this period turn out to be a handsome group of pieces containing both aristocratic silver for secular use and liturgical silver to use at mass. 2, record 1, English, - liturgical%20silver
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A distinction exists in English and in French with how to designate the articles made of precious metals manufactured by a craftsperson. In English, for example, the designation "silver" refers specifically to articles made of silver or an alloy of silver. In French, the designation "orfèvrerie" refers more generally to the articles manufactured by a craftsperson regardless of what precious metal or metals are used to create the articles. 3, record 1, English, - liturgical%20silver
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
- Philosophie et religion
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- orfèvrerie liturgique
1, record 1, French, orf%C3%A8vrerie%20liturgique
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les croix n'ont communément reçu de gravures guère qu'aux époques où la peinture a été le plus à la mode [...] En dehors des croix, l'orfèvrerie liturgique, sans doute importante, a été fort mal préservée, peut-être en raison du réemploi du métal : cuillères de communion, calices, encensoirs, cornes à eau bénite [...] 2, record 1, French, - orf%C3%A8vrerie%20liturgique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-08-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- silversmithing
1, record 2, English, silversmithing
correct, specific
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Silversmithing is the art of working with silver to create objects of beauty and utility. It has a long history that dates back thousands of years and has been practiced by skilled artisans around the world. Silversmiths use a variety of techniques, such as forging, soldering, and engraving, to shape and manipulate silver into desired forms. 2, record 2, English, - silversmithing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In English, silversmithing refers to the art of working specifically with silver to create articles made with this metal. In French, the designation "orfèvrerie" refers more generally to the art of working with a variety of precious metals, such as silver or platinum, to make various items. 3, record 2, English, - silversmithing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- orfèvrerie
1, record 2, French, orf%C3%A8vrerie
correct, generic
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'orfèvrerie est l'art de fabriquer des objets décoratifs ou fonctionnels en utilisant des métaux précieux tels que l'or, l'argent ou le platine. Les orfèvres travaillent ces métaux pour créer une variété d'objets, comme des bijoux, des couverts, des vases, des pièces d'art et bien d'autres articles. 2, record 2, French, - orf%C3%A8vrerie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-08-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- goldsmithing
1, record 3, English, goldsmithing
correct, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- goldsmithery 2, record 3, English, goldsmithery
correct, specific
- goldsmithry 2, record 3, English, goldsmithry
correct, specific
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Goldsmithing is the art and craft of working with gold to create jewelry, decorative items, and sometimes functional objects. 3, record 3, English, - goldsmithing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In English, goldsmithing refers to the art of working specifically with gold to create articles made with this metal. In French, the designation "orfèvrerie" refers more generally to the art of working with a variety of precious metals, such as silver or platinum, to make various items. 4, record 3, English, - goldsmithing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- orfèvrerie
1, record 3, French, orf%C3%A8vrerie
correct, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'orfèvrerie est l'art de fabriquer des objets décoratifs ou fonctionnels en utilisant des métaux précieux tels que l'or, l'argent ou le platine. Les orfèvres travaillent ces métaux pour créer une variété d'objets, comme des bijoux, des couverts, des vases, des pièces d'art et bien d'autres articles. 2, record 3, French, - orf%C3%A8vrerie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-11-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Presentation Pieces and Trophies from the Henry Birks Collection of Canadian Silver
1, record 4, English, Presentation%20Pieces%20and%20Trophies%20from%20the%20Henry%20Birks%20Collection%20of%20Canadian%20Silver
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa: National Gallery of Canada, 1985. 2, record 4, English, - Presentation%20Pieces%20and%20Trophies%20from%20the%20Henry%20Birks%20Collection%20of%20Canadian%20Silver
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Pièces honorifiques de la collection Henry Birks d’orfèvrerie canadienne
1, record 4, French, Pi%C3%A8ces%20honorifiques%20de%20la%20collection%20Henry%20Birks%20d%26rsquo%3Borf%C3%A8vrerie%20canadienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Catalogue de l'exposition du même nom. Publications, Musée des beaux-arts du Canada. 2, record 4, French, - Pi%C3%A8ces%20honorifiques%20de%20la%20collection%20Henry%20Birks%20d%26rsquo%3Borf%C3%A8vrerie%20canadienne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-11-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones
1, record 5, English, International%20Confederation%20of%20Jewellery%2C%20Silverware%2C%20Diamonds%2C%20Pearls%20and%20Stones
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CIBJO 2, record 5, English, CIBJO
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres
1, record 5, French, Conf%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20de%20la%20bijouterie%2C%20joaillerie%2C%20orf%C3%A8vrerie%2C%20des%20diamants%2C%20perles%20et%20pierres
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CIBJO 2, record 5, French, CIBJO
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-08-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Leipzig Trade Exhibition Watches - Jewellery - Silver Goods
1, record 6, English, Leipzig%20Trade%20Exhibition%20Watches%20%2D%20Jewellery%20%2D%20Silver%20Goods
correct, international
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
March 14-16, 1992 1, record 6, English, - Leipzig%20Trade%20Exhibition%20Watches%20%2D%20Jewellery%20%2D%20Silver%20Goods
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Exposition professionnelle de l'horlogerie, bijouterie, orfèvrerie de Leipzig
1, record 6, French, Exposition%20professionnelle%20de%20l%27horlogerie%2C%20bijouterie%2C%20orf%C3%A8vrerie%20de%20Leipzig
correct, international
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mars 14-16, 1992 1, record 6, French, - Exposition%20professionnelle%20de%20l%27horlogerie%2C%20bijouterie%2C%20orf%C3%A8vrerie%20de%20Leipzig
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-11-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Jewellery Arabia 93
1, record 7, English, Jewellery%20Arabia%2093
correct, international
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- 2nd International Exhibition for the Middle East Gold, Jewellery, Clock and Watch Trade 1, record 7, English, 2nd%20International%20Exhibition%20for%20the%20Middle%20East%20Gold%2C%20Jewellery%2C%20Clock%20and%20Watch%20Trade
correct, international
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Jewellery Arabia 93
1, record 7, French, Jewellery%20Arabia%2093
correct, international
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Deuxième exposition internationale du commerce de l'orfèvrerie, de la bijouterie et de l'horlogerie pour le Moyen-Orient 1, record 7, French, Deuxi%C3%A8me%20exposition%20internationale%20du%20commerce%20de%20l%27orf%C3%A8vrerie%2C%20de%20la%20bijouterie%20et%20de%20l%27horlogerie%20pour%20le%20Moyen%2DOrient
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exposition qui a eu lieu au Bahreïn du 11 au 14 novembre 1993. 1, record 7, French, - Jewellery%20Arabia%2093
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-03-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- The covenant chain: Indian ceremonial and trade silver: a travelling exhibition of the National Museum of Man
1, record 8, English, The%20covenant%20chain%3A%20Indian%20ceremonial%20and%20trade%20silver%3A%20a%20travelling%20exhibition%20of%20the%20National%20Museum%20of%20Man
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- The covenant chain 1, record 8, English, The%20covenant%20chain
correct, Canada
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
National Museums of Canada, 1980. 1, record 8, English, - The%20covenant%20chain%3A%20Indian%20ceremonial%20and%20trade%20silver%3A%20a%20travelling%20exhibition%20of%20the%20National%20Museum%20of%20Man
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- La chaîne d’alliance : l'orfèvrerie de traite et de cérémonie chez les indiens : une exposition itinérante du Musée national de l'homme
1, record 8, French, La%20cha%C3%AEne%20d%26rsquo%3Balliance%20%3A%20l%27orf%C3%A8vrerie%20de%20traite%20et%20de%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20chez%20les%20indiens%20%3A%20une%20exposition%20itin%C3%A9rante%20du%20Mus%C3%A9e%20national%20de%20l%27homme
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- La chaîne d’alliance 1, record 8, French, La%20cha%C3%AEne%20d%26rsquo%3Balliance
correct, Canada
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Musées nationaux du Canada, 1980. 1, record 8, French, - La%20cha%C3%AEne%20d%26rsquo%3Balliance%20%3A%20l%27orf%C3%A8vrerie%20de%20traite%20et%20de%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20chez%20les%20indiens%20%3A%20une%20exposition%20itin%C3%A9rante%20du%20Mus%C3%A9e%20national%20de%20l%27homme
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-10-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- gold shop
1, record 9, English, gold%20shop
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- boutique d’orfèvrerie
1, record 9, French, boutique%20d%26rsquo%3Borf%C3%A8vrerie
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-02-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Henry Birks Collection of Canadian Silver
1, record 10, English, Henry%20Birks%20Collection%20of%20Canadian%20Silver
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Collection Henry Birks d’orfèvrerie canadienne
1, record 10, French, Collection%20Henry%20Birks%20d%26rsquo%3Borf%C3%A8vrerie%20canadienne
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu de la Galerie nationale des arts. 1, record 10, French, - Collection%20Henry%20Birks%20d%26rsquo%3Borf%C3%A8vrerie%20canadienne
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-03-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Jewellery
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- hollow-ware-buffing-machine tender
1, record 11, English, hollow%2Dware%2Dbuffing%2Dmachine%20tender
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- polisseur de pièces d’orfèvrerie fantaisie
1, record 11, French, polisseur%20de%20pi%C3%A8ces%20d%26rsquo%3Borf%C3%A8vrerie%20fantaisie
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- polisseuse de pièces d’orfèvrerie fantaisie 1, record 11, French, polisseuse%20de%20pi%C3%A8ces%20d%26rsquo%3Borf%C3%A8vrerie%20fantaisie
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-03-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Jewellery
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- silverware polisher
1, record 12, English, silverware%20polisher
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- polisseur en orfèvrerie
1, record 12, French, polisseur%20en%20orf%C3%A8vrerie
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- polisseuse en orfèvrerie 1, record 12, French, polisseuse%20en%20orf%C3%A8vrerie
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1983-11-15
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- mounter, hollow-ware 1, record 13, English, mounter%2C%20hollow%2Dware
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Official title (no. 8591-230) of the Canadian Classification of Occupations. 1, record 13, English, - mounter%2C%20hollow%2Dware
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(JEWELLERY & PRECIOUS METAL PROD.) 1, record 13, English, - mounter%2C%20hollow%2Dware
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- assembleur de pièces d’orfèvrerie 1, record 13, French, assembleur%20de%20pi%C3%A8ces%20d%26rsquo%3Borf%C3%A8vrerie
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- assembleuse de pièces d’orfèvrerie 2, record 13, French, assembleuse%20de%20pi%C3%A8ces%20d%26rsquo%3Borf%C3%A8vrerie
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation officielle (no 8591-230) de la Classification canadienne descriptive des professions. 1, record 13, French, - assembleur%20de%20pi%C3%A8ces%20d%26rsquo%3Borf%C3%A8vrerie
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(BIJ. ET ORF.) 1, record 13, French, - assembleur%20de%20pi%C3%A8ces%20d%26rsquo%3Borf%C3%A8vrerie
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1983-05-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- inlaid jewellery 1, record 14, English, inlaid%20jewellery
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thin partitions amongst precious stones determining the lines of a drawing. 1, record 14, English, - inlaid%20jewellery
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- orfèvrerie cloisonnée 1, record 14, French, orf%C3%A8vrerie%20cloisonn%C3%A9e
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- verroterie cloisonnée 1, record 14, French, verroterie%20cloisonn%C3%A9e
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1981-11-18
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Exhibitions (Arts and Culture)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Birks Presentation silver 1, record 15, English, Birks%20Presentation%20silver
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Expositions (Arts et Culture)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Patrimoine : la collection Henri Birk d’orfèvrerie canadienne 1, record 15, French, Patrimoine%20%3A%20la%20collection%20Henri%20Birk%20d%26rsquo%3Borf%C3%A8vrerie%20canadienne
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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