"New York Silver Then and Now" is not just your grandmother's silver. It's an artistic dialogue taking place between treasures of centuries past and cutting-edge contemporary artists. Take a look behind the scenes as silversmith Preston Jones discusses the inspiration for his intricate Pulque Pitcher piece in this video in a series of one-on-one conversations with artists featured in the exhibition.

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