Townsman, 1991-02, Page 27because of the fact that if a piece is
missing I have everything here to
make it up. People also like the idea
that I can have their ring or necklace
back to them in a day or two and
they know it is not being couriered
all over the place. It never leaves
this store."
His diverse list of capabilities
continues. Robert makes hinges for
Stoddart
shows diverse
capabilities
pill boxes or purses and sterling
silver cups or rattles. He does
beadwork and pearl restringing,
buying his pearls in bulk and
restringing them himself. He also
does hand engraving, makes coins,
medals and does repair work on
precious antiques, particularly sil-
ver tea services.
His specialty is respousse work,
ideas formed from a sheet of metal.
A specific gauge of thickness is
selected, and the piece is then put
into a pitch where it is repeatedly
hammered in and turned until the
desired design is achieved.
Respousse is the work used in the
creating of classic looking pins or
pendants and as adornment on
sterling silver boxes or cigarette
cases.
From start to finish one of
Robert's pieces can take up to two
weeks to complete. The drawings,
he said, actually take longer than
Stoddart
Jewellers
Canadian Award Winning Designer
Specializing in one -of -a -kind
14K and sterling jewellery.
Custom work, professional
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the work, depending of course on
the fine detail, - the number of
stones used or the carving, if any is
required. When finished, people
are frequently surprised to discover
the cost is not much greater than
jewellery purchased in retail stores,
he says. "They find the price
comparable and they have a one -of -
a -kind piece of jewellery. They
know they are not going to find
anyone with a similar piece any-
where. He adds, it is amazing the
number of times people say they
have been talking to someone and
discover they are wearing almost an
•
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Anstett's have joined couples through the years
in saying the words "I will". This area's most
engaging rings are designed and manufactured
by Anstett Jewellers. Remember, we can also
custom design that special band just for you ...
engraving and sizing, no charge.
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