Joseph Skinger, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph Skinger

Metalsmith, sculptor, primarily jewelry

Date of Birth: 16-Mar-1911

Place of Birth: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1967

Profession: sculptor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Joseph A.
"Joe" Skinger (March 16, 1911 – January 1967) was an American metalsmith and sculptor of the 1950s and 1960s.
He practiced in Vermont, and as a craftsman his work in hand-wrought jewelry was primarily carried out in silver.
He designed and created production pieces made by himself and his assistant Gay Bessette.
In addition he created unique jewelry pieces, often in molten silver and sometimes combined with stones or wood.
In sculpture the main body of his work was in molten silver and cast bronze.
Other sculptural works were created in wood, copper, and corrugated fiberglass.