Acquisition Policy

Modern Collections of silver, jewellery and art medals

The Curator is responsible, subject to the approval of the Company’s Modern Collection Committee, for all acquisitions to the Modern Collections.  There is an annual programme of commissioning and purchasing contemporary silver, jewellery and art medals from studio craftsmen. New pieces must demonstrate innovative design, combined with excellent craftsmanship and are acquired from established artist-designer craftsmen showing new directions, as well as from rising stars.

Gifts of contemporary work have to meet the criteria of the acquisition policy for the modern  collections.

Antique Collection

Only pieces of historical significance or pieces by significant makers that are stylistically outstanding are considered for purchase for the Antique Collection under the guidance of the Curator, subject to the approval of the Company’s Historic Advisory Panel and Collections & Library Committee.

Gifts of antique silver have to meet the criteria of the acquisition policy for the Collections. However gifts of antique silver that have a special connection with the Company are encouraged.