Set out below are a selection of current and forthcoming exhibitions and lectures that the Society believes may be of interest. Please note that the organisation of these events is independent of the Society.
UK Exhibitions and Events
The Goldsmith’s Centre, London EC1M 5AD are holding The Culture of Cutlery Exhibition, 22 Apr 2026 – 24 Jun 2026 · Mon – Fri, 9am – 6pm. Free admission.
The exhibition explores examples of European knives, forks and spoons designed for dining, dating from 1425 to the present day. It seeks to celebrate the extraordinary diversity of these forms and inspire innovations of the future. Drawing from the collections of the London Cutlers’ Company and the Goldsmiths’ Company, and a range of modern and contemporary makers and businesses, it highlights the materials, techniques and cultural shifts that have informed the design and evolution of these tools of consumption.
Click here for further information.
Michael Lloyd: The Chalice Maker’s Tale
Tuesday 16 June | 18.00 – 20.00 | Goldsmiths’ Hall, Foster Lane, EC2V 6BN
Join internationally renowned master silversmith Michael Lloyd at Goldsmiths’ Hall as he presents his biographical essay The Chalice Maker’s Tale: a beautifully illustrated and philosophical reflection on his life, his process, and a love of the natural world which underpins his work. Michael tells a story that takes us from the collaborative relationship with a patron, through to the deeply reflective practice of hand-drawn design and the ‘conversational’ shaping of metal to produce a chalice; an emotionally charged and meaningful vessel that goes beyond practical function.
Tickets are £15 per person (non refundable) and include light refreshments after the talk. PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS MUST BE BOOKED IN THE NAME OF THE PERSON ATTENDING AND THAT PHOTO ID WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY. Click here to book
Marks of deception: tackling fakes & forgeries in antique British silver
Friday 19 June 2026 | 10:00-13:00 | Goldsmiths’ Hall, Foster Lane, EC2V 6BN
On Friday 19 June 2026, you’ll have the chance to explore the world of fakes and forgeries in antique British Silver, and get hands-on experience with objects from the London Assay Office’s Fakes & Forgeries Collection under the expert guidance of Goldsmiths’ Hallmarking Authentication Committee (GHAC) members at our half-day seminar – Marks of deception: tackling fakes & forgeries in antique British silver!
Hallmarking is one of the world’s oldest forms of consumer protection – a guarantee to those buying and selling items made of precious metals that they have been expertly tested, and that the marks they bear truthfully reveal their composition – a proud responsibility of The Goldsmiths’ Company since 1327.
But where you have systems designed to protect buyers and sellers, you will also find those intent on acts of deception – cunning artificers, who create fakes and forgeries, not just of the objects, but of the hallmarks themselves!
In this half-day seminar at Goldsmiths’ Hall, you will:
• Hear how the GHAC and the London Assay Office help to protect consumers and the trade from fakes and forgeries of Antique British Silver
• Get hands-on experience with objects from the London Assay Office’s Fakes & Forgeries collection under the expert guidance of GHAC members.
Tickets are priced at £35 per person and include servings of tea, coffee water and biscuits throughout.
Full details along with the booking link can be found here: https://www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk/whats-on/marks-of-deception-tackling-fakes-forgeries-in-antique-british-silver-2026