George & Thomas Woodall, Masters of Cameo
Kate Round
- Organisation:
- DMBC Museum Service
- Region:
- West Midlands
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £45 plus mileage at .45p/mile from DY8 4AZ
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 6th October 2020
- Tagged:
- Glass Art | Cameo | Woodall Brothers | Stourbridge
This tells the story of ordinary local brothers under the guidance of John Northwood and his burgeoning expertise in reproducing the cameo carving of The Portland Vase in 1876; they became Masters of their craft producing the finest cameo of all time. From early training at Stourbridge School of Art to the establishment of the Gem Cameo Team at Thos. Webb and Sons, we follow their professional and personal lives from the development of their techniques to the legacy of their pieces that now command five figure sums at International auctions.
Views: 910 | Enquiries: 0About Kate Round
My name is Dr Kate Round; I am an outreach presenter and tour guide for Dudley Museum Service
In the glass industry, my interests include the historical development of the industry in the Stourbridge district, how the geology and geography impacted on the wealth and sociology of the area, driven by the rivalries of our Glass Dynasties.
In my previous life, I was a research chemist and lecturer so understand the chemistry of glass having worked on the synthesis of ‘zeolites’ (silica based materials) with my work published in International Journals.
I have always lived in the Black Country and have a strong industrial family heritage, I have also been proud to serve my community as a local Magistrate for twenty years.
Find out more at www.kateround.com
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