September 2025 News:

We were honoured and proud recently to have been asked to work on some historic pieces of solid gold and silver civic regalia. Some of the work we do here at Buck & Co. Jewellers, Goldsmiths and Diamond Mounters we do not share publicly, but we have been given kind permission to share these images of our Goldsmith working on these fabulous pieces.

Our in-house Goldsmith is experienced at assessing, repairing and restoring pieces such as these which not only have a material value, but also historic and social importance in the life of communities and organisations up and down the county. Originally pieces of regalia such as this would have been crafted by Goldsmiths of the highest level, and it is these traditional skills and knowledge acquired through years of experience which are still required to ensure a sympathetic level of restoration and care.

These specific pieces of 18ct gold and silver civic regalia were in need of some sympathetic maintenance and repairs to keep them functioning safely and securely as working tools of office. After this was completed some light cleaning was required to remove the dirt and grime, but not the naturally aged patina that these beautifully aged pieces have accumulated through years of use and handling.

As always, it is an honour and a privilege to be entrusted with such beautiful pieces, and to ensure their long term viability as working tools of office and their survival for future generations.

Restoration and Repair of 18ct Gold and Silver Mayoral Chain by our in-house Goldsmith