Dr Timothy Schroder becomes Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company for a second term

29 May 2019

The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced the election of Dr Timothy Schroder as Prime Warden; he is the first member since 1951 to be appointed for a second term, after first taking the role during 2015-2016.

Dr Schroder has an extensive academic background, having originally studied at Oxford University, he later went on to specialise in decorative arts under Erica O’Donnell. Thanks to his education, Dr Schroder has had a successful career in gold and silver, having worked for both Christie’s, the Victoria and Albert museum, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, he is internationally renowned for his expertise of Renaissance and early modern silver.

That is what makes it such an extraordinary experience and such a constant learning process.

Dr Timothy Schroder

Prime Warden, Dr Timothy Schroder

On this unique opportunity to serve a second term as Prime Warden, Dr Schroder said: “It is a rare honour to be elected for a second term as Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company. That is what makes it such an extraordinary experience and such a constant learning process."

During his second term, the Prime Warden will support the Goldsmiths’ Company’s numerous initiatives focused on its trade, its charities, and its fellowship. In the last year the Goldsmiths’ Company and its Charity made grants of around £4m a year which went towards supporting its craft, allied trades and industry; funding a range of educational projects; and helping charities working in the areas of youth, criminal justice, and an ageing population.

We wish Dr Schroder all the best in his role.

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