Testimonials

Silver Chalice 2022

Working with Mark to create the chalice for my ordination was an absolute joy. I can’t recommend his work and expertise enough! His attention to details, knowledge, and skilled craftsmanship helped to create a custom work of art that I will treasure for the rest of my life. I’ve used the chalice several times a week for five months now and still find that I discover new aspects of it. It handles beautifully and always earns compliments and questions as to the history and meaning by those who see it. The chalice and patens are weighted and balanced perfectly, and there is no risk of tipping over. I look forward to using this treasured piece for years to come, knowing that because of the caliber of Mark’s craftsmanship and work, it will outlive me and be able to be used for generations to come.

In His Mercy,

Father Bruns

Rev. Corey D. Bruns

Priest of the Diocese of Owensboro

Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Bowling Green, KY

Cruet Set 2020

Dear Mark

The cruet set was safely delivered this morning. It is a simple but elegant set and we are delighted with it. Just a pity we cannot use it at the moment!

We await your final invoice for the work.

Blessings

Chalice 2020

Dear Mark,

The chalice arrived today in its beautiful box. I am extremely happy with the product and I'm immensely grateful to you for all of your hard work.

God bless, and thanks again,

Chalice Commission 2020

Dear Mr Munson

I’ve been meaning to write for some time now to say thank you for the chalice commissioned in memory of P and S. Both myself and their family are delighted with the final product. The craftsmanship is second to none, and it is exactly what we had hoped for. Thank you ever so much for such a wonderful piece of work. Well worth the money and much appreciated.

Kindest Regards

Thurible Repair 2020

Thanks for a truly excellent job. Bank transfer tomorrow.

Best wishes

2019

Thank you for all your help with this. I am excited to tell you that the Box just arrived here a few minutes ago! it is beautiful! I am most grateful for your craftsmanship and care in producing this splendid item for our church; we will put it to use right away, and formally dedicate it in a few weeks.

Again, thank you so much. A blessed Christmas to you and yours!.

2018

Dear Mark

FJ has asked me to convey his grateful thanks for the work you recently completed on the chalices for our parish. They look really lovely. Please invoice me so I can make payment.

With thanks and best wishes

Thaxted 2018

Many thanks again for all of your wonderful work on the chalices. They have now been 'blessed' and introduced to the congregation. Everyone was full of admiration and delighted.

Chalice, Ciborium and Open Paten Commission 2016

We commissioned two Chalices, a Ciborium, an open Paten, and Monstrance from Mark for our new school chapel. The service offered to us by Mark was outstanding from start to finish. He was more than happy to help us come up with designs and ideas and incorporate what we had asked for into his designs. He visited us the school to help us and to ensure we were getting what we wanted. When the pieces arrived we were delighted. The craftsmanship and quality of all the silverware that Mark made for us is outstanding. Having such service and quality means we would definitely use Mark again and would highly recommend him to others. All our new vessels will be cherished by the school for years to come.

PAUL SPELLMAN, HEAD OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES

SALESIAN COLLEGE, BATTERSEA.

Ciborium Commission 2014

The 'Jenkins Ciborium’ was delivered to us this morning and it was consecrated at the Palm Sunday Eucharist. To say that it is beautiful is an understatement. Everyone is simply delighted with it. Thank you very much for the time and trouble you have taken over the various negotiations about detail, etc. The customising is a great success. The knop in the design of our east window is triumph. I could not be more pleased.

St John's Cross - From Bermuda

I got the cross safely back to Bermuda. Everyone is thrilled with the work that you did and the cross will be carried splendidly in St John's Church for many decades to come. Thanks again for all your work and skill in restoring it. With best regards,

MR B

St Cuthbert Cross and Chain

I was already delighted with the cross and chain when I opened the parcel yesterday, but when I got home and was able to examine the cross by magnifying glass, I was even more pleased. The quality both of your silversmithing and of your enameled's work is incredible, and there is a huge amount of detail which I had never expected could be put in without it becoming prohibitively expensive. This really is an extremely accurate replica of the St Cuthbert's Cross - far more so than I ever expected when I commissioned it. I look forward to seeing the original in Durham later this summer; I shall expect to be even more impressed by your work when I can compare yours against the original. Thank you for your hard-work; I look forward to talking to you about my next project this Autumn. Yours Sincerely,

DR T

New Silver Chalice, Ciboria and Bowl Patent Commissioned

Much oohing and aahing was heard as the parishioners were given their first viewing of your work at the dedication on Friday. A neighbouring priest was particularly impressed wanting to know where we had got them from.! Kindest Regards

Sterling Silver Ciboria

The ciborium has just arrived here at the vicarage. it is beautiful and fits in perfectly with the other large ciborium that we have. I am sure the family that are givingt he ciborium in memory of Jim will be delighted as I am! Once again, many thanks.

REV'D S

Pectoral Cross Commission

Dear Mark I just wanted to let you know how delighted all the ex-curates were with the unique pectoral cross you made for us, and that the new Bishop of Monmouth was absolutely thrilled with it when we presented it to him. As his Chaplain at the service I had the honour of presenting it to the Archbishop of Wales to place upon Bishop Richard. It was the object of much discussion after the service. Bishop Richard is looking forward to wearing for his first visit to see the sisters at Ty Mawr Convent, whose ‘Christ on the living tree’ inspired us in commissioning the cross from you. Here is a link to the Diocesan Facebook page where the cross is on display! Image 1 Image 2 Many thanks once again. All good wishes

FR JOHN

Silver Herman - Recently made for the Military

Just thought I would drop you a line to say how thrilled the Commanding Officer was with the 'Herman'. It made it back in time for the medal parade and was centre stage when HRH the Duke of Edinburgh arrived in the CO's office to sign the visitor's book. The Duke himself commented on what an impressive piece of Silver it was!! Needless to say Herman will take pride of place in the Officers' Mess and will grace the table on many a function to come. Thank you once again for the work you did to get him to us in time for our special day. Yours Aye,

MAJOR F

Silver Chalice and Paten Commission 2013

Just to let you know the chalice and paten arrived safely today. They are stunningly beautiful, thank you very much.

Cruet Commission 2013

Just to confirm we have received the cruets and they are as beautiful as they look in your recent photo. We are delighted.

Cruets

Thank you for the cruets in memory of my father. I am more than satisfied with the excellent work that you put into them thank you once again. Best Regards,

MR D

Curriers' Company Beadle's Staff Repair

I am most grateful to you for your prompt and expert attention that you gave the repair of the repair of the Curriers' Company Beadle's staff head. This is an ancient and very valuable piece that has been part of the Company for almost 250 years and its repair could only be entrusted to a silversmith experience and skilled in work with items of antiquity. I am delighted with the result. I would be very happy to recommend your services to other Livery Companies, the majority of which have antique silver to maintain. Yours sincerely,

Repair Silver Wafer Box

I just want to say thank you for doing such a brilliant job on repairing the wafer box - it looks beautiful. Hope you have a lovely christmas. Best wishes for the new year,

Chalice Restoration

Dear Mark, May I say how thrilled I am with the work you did on my Chalice, the first work done in 44 years. The ring on the chalice is my late mother's engagement ring --- a memory of not only her but my family who presented me with the Chalice when I was ordained. Your work has been appreciated by many of my parishioners as they see what they think is a new Chalice until I explain to them what transpired. Keep up the good work. All good wishes, Yours sincerely,

THE REVEREND CPC

Chalice Restoration

Mark, Chalice arrived this morning - It is beautiful. Thank you so much, an absolute delight to see and hold - My admiration for your craft is even greater- Kind Regards,

Chalice made for the Celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

Thank you for your responsiveness and for bearing so patiently with all my questions/comments/pestering and for crafting something so beautiful for the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. God bless you,

BR. D