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Maiwald & Mosse
Maiwald & Mosse was initially formed in 2020 by John Mosse and Gordon Maiwald, both studied
blacksmithing and metalwork at the National college of blacksmithing and shared an interest in
historical ironwork and its conservation and repair. The company began trading as a Limited company
in 2022 after the taking over of the forge at Anvil barn, Miserden from Coode Conservation.
Originally from Munich, Germany- Gordon Maiwald
originally trained as a gold, silversmith, and jeweller before
studying Blacksmithing and metalwork at Hereford. following his studies in The National college of blacksmithing he gained experience in the teaching forge skills
while also undertaking a HND in education. He began
working alongside Coode conservation in 2022, before
taking over the forge. He continues to teach and create
works in both iron and precious metals, which lends a
broad understanding of metal to the company.
makers award and being shortlisted for the RDS crafts
award in 2021.
Through the company and working with other
professionals in the field, and on secured tenders the company has a broad range of experience ranging from private
estates, ecclesiastical works, works for the Gloucestershire
and Herefordshire dioceses, and a UNESCO heritage site
with the waterways trust.
The aim for the company is to continue its works in the
heritage sector in the conservation and repair of historic
metal and to eventually expand into providing an outlet
for the education and up skilling of blacksmiths and
enthusiasts in the treatment of these important artefacts.
Originally from Kilkenny, Ireland- John Mosse achieved
full distinctions in the national college of blacksmithing,
followed by an MA in metal conservation at West Dean
College of arts and conservation with a focus on studying
iron oxides. In 2021 he was admitted into the freedom of
the worshipful company of Cutlers. John has been
awarded several prizes for ironwork, as well as the future
Notable projects include work for several Church of England dioceses, UNESCO heritage sites, cathedrals,
historic estates, houses and private residences as well as a
lectorate at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation.
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