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The Duchess of Cornwall, Honorary Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers, was presented with a new Livery Badge at Plaisterers’ Hall, London, on Wednesday, May 27.
The jewel was designed by Joshua Gane, a 19-year-old trainee on the foundation programme at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell London, and was made in the studio of silversmith Clive Burr.
The Worshipful Company of Plaisterers sent a design brief encouraging students at the Goldsmiths’ Centre and on the Goldsmiths’ Company Apprenticeship Programme to produce a design inspired by the Plaisterers’ Hall.
Gane, who drew his inspiration from the building’s plasterwork, incorporating patterns and floral motifs along with the coat of arms of the company, used silver, silver gilt, opaque blue and white enamel, diamond and blue sapphires, creating a piece that can be worn as either a brooch or pendant.
Ahead of the the presentation, he said: “The main inspiration for my design came from various pieces of plasterwork in Plaisterers’ Hall, which I saw when visiting. I can’t wait to see my final design being presented to The Duchess of Cornwall.”
Nigel Bamping, clerk of The Worshipful Company of Plaisterers explains: “It has been a pleasure for us to work with the Goldsmiths’ Centre and particularly with Josh to produce a fabulous Livery Badge for HRH the Duchess of Cornwall. The badge confirms Her Royal Highness’ position as an Honorary Liveryman of the Company.
“The Plaisterers’ Company is pleased to have this opportunity to support the training of apprentices in this way and the Goldsmiths’ Centre should be proud of its ability to nurture talented young people.”
