If you have ever visited Charleston Proper then you know who Philip Simmons is, or you have at least seen his craftsmanship. Master Blacksmith Philip Simmons passed away this past week leaving 
behind his fingerprint on many lives and homes along the South Carolina coast.
It was in the mid to late 1930's when Mr. Simmons began crafting his artwork and tried his hand at decorative ironwork. Since then he has received numerous awards and he even has pieces in the Smithsonian Institution. Throughout his life he has crafted more than 500 pieces.
In honor of all his achievements and wonderful craftsmanship you can travel the city and see white ribbons marking all of Mr. Simmons' pieces. Today we took a moment to do just that, we had the privilege to visit some of his works. Here are just a few of his pieces for you to enjoy.
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I just love the word 'blacksmith itself'.....I'm sorry for your community's loss he did such beautiful work!
Gla you're on for the new Group - any suggestions on the name?:-)
Hi Jim & Maria:
That's a special craft that I do admire...
I'm sure that he and his talents will be missed...
Gorgeous. I know that it's a business, but for him, it's probably a work of art. Just good stuff indeed.
What a wonderful acknowledgement to a talented craftsman...few of them remain. THanks for sharing!
That is beautiful work! A friend of mine has a bed that was made from a piece of iron fence from New Orleans and it is an amazing work of art. I love looking at these examples of Mr. Simmon's work, may he rest in peace.
Maria & Jim --- this was such a nice post ---a really nice tribute to our very own Philip Simmons. Thank you.
The world has lost an artist and craftsman. Not many people can do what Philip Simmons did.