Mallet & Mandrel

In this episode of Mallet & Mandrel, Paul Coyne sits down with Paul from Presman Mastermelt, a leading name in precious metal recovery and refining. With decades of experience helping jewellers reclaim value from their workshop waste, Paul shares practical, down-to-earth advice on how small changes at the bench can make a big difference — both for your pocket and for the planet. With metal prices higher than ever, recovery has never been more important. This warm and insightful chat

Episode 1: Seamus Gill – Four Decades of Silversmithing In this debut episode of Mallet & Mandrel, Paul Coyne visits the workshop of one of Ireland’s most respected silversmiths, Seamus Gill. With a career spanning more than 40 years, Seamus has created everything from sculptural jewellery to large-scale silverware, with commissions reaching as far as popes, European royalty, and Hollywood’s red carpets. In this conversation, Seamus reflects on: The magic moment that first drew him to