;'^^V'i1ir'V!J.nivnuM!i'r!0nMMI!iilMiiMin|i1|||MI|l|Hi1l!))nil1imi)l|lH^l! i' :; 'r'''';.M!!!I!l!in!!n!!!!;jli!l!!!!!il!!ini!!!iIiil!l!!nil!tll'!!i!!|| I UC-NRLF B M bOb 3n ';!ini!I'll!"!;!i!!in':n! AURTFABRORUM li W. CHAFFERS '^ IIIIIW » ■ ■ ^ GILD A AURIFABRORUM A HISTORY OF ENGLISH GOLDSMITHS AND PLATEWOIIKEIIS AND THEIR MARKS STAMPED ON PLATE Copied in Facsimile from Celebrated Examples ; and the Earliest Records preserved at Goldsmiths' Hall, London, with their Names, Addresses, and Dates of Entry 2500 Illustrations Also Historical Accounts of the Goldsmiths' Company and their Hall Marks ; their Regalia ; the Mint ; Closing of the Exchequer ; Goldsmith- Bankers ; Shop Signs ; A Copious Index, \3'c. t^c. PRECEDED BY AN INTRODUCTORY ESSAY ON THE GOLDSMITHS^ ART WILLIAM qHAFFERS AUTHOR OP "HALL MARKS ON GOLD AND SILVER PLATE," " L'ORFEVRERIE FRANCAISE,' "MARKS AND MONOGRAMS ON POTTERY AND PORCELAIN," "THE KERAMIC GALLERY" (ILLUSTRATED), "THE COLLECTOR'S HANDBOOK OP MARKS AND MONOGRAMS ON POTTERY AND PORCELAIN," "PRICED CATALOGUE OF COINS," ETC. NEW EDITION LONDON REEVES AND TURNER 83 CHARING CROSS ROAD, W.C. 1899 lAU rights i'escrved] Printed by Ballantyne, Hanson &^ Co. At til? Ballantyne Press PEEFACE. The former work of the writer, entitled " Hall Marks on Gold and Silver Plate," has been so extensively patronised by the public as to call for six editions since the date of its first appearance in 1863, supplying a most important aid to Ama- teurs and Collectors of Old Plate, enabling them to ascertain the precise date of mauufactare by the sign manual of the Goldsmiths' Company, stamped upon it when sent to be assayed. That it has been generally appreciated is evident from the fact that it is to be found in the hands of every leading Goldsmith in the United Kingdom, as well as Amateurs and Possessors of family plate. The Wardens and Assistants of the Goldsmiths' Company accepted the Dedication of the Fifth Edition of 1876 in a complimentary letter attesting its value. The price of old plate in the interim has risen enormously, in consequence of its actual date being now easily ascertained. Thus, there is undoubted evidence of the guarantee of three of the stamps, viz. — 1. The purity of the several legal standards ; 2. The Office where the Assay was made ; and 3. The date of manufacture. But the fourth stamp. The maker's mark, remained unexplained ; this consisted of initials occasionally accompanied by a symbol, or varied in such a manner that " the sign of every Goldsmith be known to the Wardens of the Craft, which said Wardens' duty is to see that the marks are plain and of a fit size and not one Like 392144 IV another." The author of " The Touchstone for Gold and Silver Wares " goes on to say that " these marks are stamped on hardened lead, and right against them in parch- ment columns are writ and entered the owners' names." These records were, therefore, in existence at the date of " The Touchstone " in 1677, but have since disappeared, the only record of that date being the Copper-plate stamped with makers' marks between 1675 and 1697, " of which no other entry is to be found." Hence the writer has collected previous makers' marks from pieces of plate preserved to our time, but without any evidence of the names they represented. Since 1697, the names of only a few of the principal workers have up to this time been identified by occasional references to the Goldsmiths' books. In consequence of the frequent solicitations of Amateurs of Old Plate, the writer has been induced to copy the makers' marks, accompanied by their names and addresses, with the dates of entry at the Hall, literatim et seriatim, from 1697 to the beginning of this century, by the kind permission of the Wardens and Court of Assistants of the Goldsmiths' Company, in which he has been materially assisted by the advice, on all occasions, of Mr. Walter Prideaux, and the obliging attention of the Deputy Warden, Mr. W. Eobinson, This information will be useful in fixing dates of manufacture within a few years, where the date letter is erased or illegible, and a verification in the uncertain attribution of a date ; more especially in bringing to light the actual plate-workers whose names have hitherto been unnoticed, and giving credit where it is due. It is hoped that " The History of English Goldsmiths," although consisting merely of notes and capable of much greater development, may interest the general reader, as well as the incidental notices of the Mint, the Kegalia, and other subjects in connection more or less with the Goldsmiths' Craft. Being essentially a book of reference, a copious index of Plate -workers' initials, and their names in full, will enable the inquirer to trace not only their residences and dates of entry at the Hall, but in many instances examples of their work, and the collections where they are to be found. The names of several kind contributors will be found noticed in the following pages ; but the writer must especially thank Mr. Horatio Stewart, of the firm of Messrs. Hancock & Co., for careful drawings of Hall Marks, including those of the Makers, from specimens which have come under his observatiou. W. CHAFFERS. CONTENTS. PAGE Gold, Goldsmiths, Plate, Plated Ware, Electro Silvering, and Processes explained, &c. ...... 1 Distinguished Goldsmiths and Founders of Peerages . . 3 Political economy of the Goldsmiths' Art .... 6 Goldsmiths' shops in Chepe 8 Pageants, &c. 9 Goldsmiths' Company and its Organisation . . . .11 Destruction of Plate in the Great Fire of 1666 ... 13 Gold Plate and examples quoted 16 HISTOEY OF ENGLISH GOLDSMITHS AND PLATE- WOEKEES 18 Hall Marks of the United Kingdom 98 London Assay Office Letters 100 Steel Punches used in Stamping Plate at Goldsmiths' Hall . 103 Chronological List of Plate from the 15th to the 19th century, with Makers' Marks 107 Makers' Marks on the Copper-plate at Goldsmiths' Hall, from 1675 to 1697. Alphahetically arranged . . . 162 PLATE-WOEKEES' MAEKS, WITH NAMES, ADDEESSES AND DATES OF ENTEY AT GOLDSMITHS' HALL, FEOM 1697 TO 1800 Parliamentary Eeturn of Goldsmiths in 1773 167 192 Vlll PAGE History of the Regalia, pillaged, and destroyed ; re-made for the Coronation of Charles II. Goldsmiths' bills for the same 198 Coronation Customs 206 Blood's attempt to steal the Regalia ..... 208 Seizure of Merchants' moneys at the Mint in 1G40 . . 210 Closing of the Exchequer in 1672 and consequent ruin of many Goldsmiths ........ 210 Plate belonging to the Goldsmiths' Company . . . 211 Goldsmiths' Shop Signs 212 Makers' Emblems found on Plate 219 American Goldsmiths 222 The Mint ; its Constitution, Masters, Engravers, &c. . . 224 Celebrated Goldsmiths of Europe 233 Goldsmiths' Invoices ; Paul De Lamerie and others . . 240 INDEX 249 GILDA AURIFABRORUM. INTRODUCTION. Gold and silver may be divided or classified under three genera : — 1. Infectum. 2. Signatum. o. Factum. " Aurum infectum " is the unalloyed mass of gold, or ingot of metal before it is formed into shape. " Aurum signatum " refers to the art of stamping coins, or medals, with hardened steel punches or dies. Moneyers, although actually Goldsmiths, employ themselves exclusively in coining. " Aurum factum," of which division we have more especially to treat, is the transformation, by hand, of the metal from the rough, unformed ingot, into objects of a useful and ornamental character. The actual worker of the precious metals was styled Aurifaber, derived from the two Latin words Aurum (gold), and faher (a smith), one who forges by the hammer, or beats into shape, any metal, whether gold, silver, or iron. Thus all smiths are included in the general title of " hammermen." In Scotland, the ancient guild of " Hammermen," included all smiths who wielded the hammer, and it was not until late in the 16th century that the Goldsmiths' craft obtained a charter of incorpora- tion separating them from the common smiths, and giving them jurisdiction only over the working of the precious metals. A goldsmith was styled by the Romans Aurifex, which more properly applies to one who sells Goldsmiths' work after it is finished, while the Aurifaher is one who beats out the metal and fashions it, or is actually ^ idate-tvorker. The jewellers' is also a distinct branch of the Goldsmith's trade, making rings, bracelets, and personal orna- ments, whereas the plate-worker confines his manipulation to plate, 1 2 such as vases, and articles for table use, and the more ornamental objects for the Altar and Dressoir. A Goldsmith is a worker in silver as well as gold, and under this designation workers in the precious metals have always been included. They are so called in the Scriptures — " The goldsmith spreadeth it over with gold, and casteth silver chains" (Isaiah). Again — "They lavish gold out of the bag, and weigh silver in the balance, and hire a goldsmith," which custom is continued at the present day in Egypt and India, by giving material to itinerant goldsmiths, who fashion it under the surveillance of their employers. Johannes de Garlandia, who wrote a dictionary of terms, and described the various industries existing in the 11th century in Paris, says, "Les orfevres se tiennent assis devant leurs fourneaux et leurs tables sur le grand pont. lis fabriquent des hanaps, des fermails, des colliers, des 6pingles, des agrafes, en or et en argent. lis prepareut pour les anneaux, des turquoises, des rubis, des saphirs et des emeraudes. Le metier de ces orfevres consiste a battre, avec des petits marteaux sur I'enclume, des lames d'or et d'argent, et a enchasser les pierres precieuses dans les chatons des bagues a I'usage des barons et des nobles dames." By the Goldsmiths' statutes, " the working of gold or silver, either by a private workman, or by the master shopkeeper, or his delivering out gold or silver to his servants or workmen, to be wrought in any sort of work or ware, either by making, filing, or hammering, or every of them, is, or may, according to ancient usage, and the intent of such statutes, be deemed and taken to be the trade of the Goldsmith ; and every person having served an apprenticeship to any one, that before or during the said term, did follow such trade, is, and may properly be called, a Goldsmith." — ("Touchstone for Goldsmiths' Wares," Lond. 1071). There was formerly an idea, perhaps more poetical than actual, alluded to by Juvenal and other Latin authors, that gold in contact with heat emitted a sweet and fragrant odour; hence a golden cup ■when filled with hot liquid, its fragrance, as in mulled wine, became more perceptible and agreeable to the epicure. The ancient Britons also fashioned personal ornaments out of gold and silver, many of which have been exhumed in England, Scotland, and Ireland, notably the broad crescent-shaped " mind " or head ornament; the torquis for the neck; armillee, "ring money" (so called), gold and silver coins of a later period, probably coeval with the Roman invasion, being rude imitations of the Greek and Roman coins, and some of finer work, like the coins of Cunobeline, struck at Camulodunum (Colchester), with the King on horseback, perhaps struck by workmen from Rome. Holinshed states that collars of gold and silver, for the necks of women, made part of the tribute which Augustus imposed upon the Britons. The Goldsmith's art may be deemed the favourite art of princes, and the brilliant symbol of glorious reigns, as well as the result of civilization. Its artificers have proved that, as a trade, it may be reckoned one of the most distinguished professions, combining more or less the talents of the artist, statuary, architect, engraver, and cheoiist, as well as the most noble. The axiom Or/evre ne deroge pas is true in this respect, and, so far from degrading them in the status of society, they can claim a high acknowledgment in the scale of consequence in these realms, as progenitors of some of the most dignified members of the ancient and present aristocracy, as evidenced in the houses of Shaw, Childsj Viner, Ward, Hoare, Drummond, Coutts, Gosling, &c. ; so true is it in England that trade and commerce enrich nobility. From the Goldsmiths' Company alone might be obtained a list of founders of peerages, containing some of Eugland^s greatest names. PLATE. The designation Plate means, strictly speaking, ivrouyld silver, and is derived from the Spanish word Plata, although it is frequently wrongly applied to vessels or utensils of gold as well as silver; hence O old plate is erroneous, and Silver plate a pleonasm. Another derivation may be traced in the Greek word TrAarus (flat), or flattened silver before it is beaten into shape, subsequently applied to all vessels as well as plates and dishes. " A plate of ale," is an expression at Trinity College, Cambridge, used for the silver drinking-cup with which every commoner was supplied for his own use and at his own expense, but was, on his departure, left to augment the store of cups in the college plate-closet ; a practice reminding us of the boarding-school " silver fork and spoon " custom. The beer- cups, with two ring-handles, were frequently called college cups, but the names of cups are so diversified that we can only, in this place, simply allude to them. 1 *^ PLATING. Plated means, actually, metal vessels or utensils covered with plates of silver or gold. Arbuthnot says, " M. Lepidus's house had a marble doorcase; afterwards they had gilded ones, or rather, plated with gold." The silver plating practised formerly at Sheffield was of this character, but it must not be confounded with the modern silvering by the electro process adopted principally at Birmingham, which merely deposits a thin tissue of the precious metals on the surface. A comparison of the fine old Sheffield plated ware with the modern electro-silvering is a convincing proof of this fact. Plating, properly so called, consists in covering a clean sheet of copper with a thin plate of silver, by washing over it a solution of lunar caustic. A plate of fine silver, rather larger than the sheet of copper, is laid upon it, and the edges turned over; the two are heated to a dull redness and passed through powerful rollers. By this process, as the two metals extend equally, both are considerably reduced in thickness ; the plated metal is then manufactured to the required shape, and the different parts soldered together. The handles, edges, and ornaments of vessels, or other objects, are made of silver, rolled to about a square foot to the ounce, and then struck in a die, the hollow parts being filled in with an alloy of lead and tin. The dies used in these operations at some manufacto-ries are stated to have cost many thousand pounds. The Sheffield method of plating copper with silver was first adopted about 120 years ago. Horace Walpole, in a letter to Mr. Montagu, dated 1st September, 1700, writes: "As I went to Lord Strafford's I passed through Sheffield, which is one of the foulest towns in England, in the most charming situation ; there are 22,000 inhabitants making knives and scissors. They remit eleven thousand pounds a week to London. One man there has discovered the art of plating copper with silver. I bought a pair of candlesticks, for two guineas, that are quite pretty." ELECTRO SILVERING AND GILDING. This process may be thus described : — The solutions employed are the argento- cyanide and auro-cyanide, the former to deposit silver, and the latter gold. The silvering solution, or argento-cyanide, is dissolved with cyanide of potassium; the most useful and economic method of preparing this is by use of the battery. To make a depositing liquid, containing one ounce of silver to the gallon, by this process, make a solution of cyanide of potassium, of the strength of one ounce and a quarter to the gallon of water employed. The positive and negative poles of the battery are carried over the top of the open bath ; from the positive rod a plate of silver is sus- pended, and to the negative rod the article to be silvered is attached by a wire, both being immersed in the chemical solution of tlie same metal, opposite each other. During the progress of deposition, ihe same quantity of metal that is deposited from the liquid is restored from the silver plate, and the solution is maintained at the same strength. Any thickness of silver may be deposited by continuing the process ; but about an ounce and a half to a square foot of surface is considered a full quantity. The portions on which no silver is required to be deposited are covered with varnish or wax. The metal generally used to deposit silver upon is what is called German silver, an alloy of copper, zinc, and nickel, so as not to show when the silver is worn away; care is required to remove every particle of grease and oxide, by acids and alkalis, before the object is placed in the bath. In the course of a few hours a coating of the thickness of tissue paper will be deposited upon it, giving it a granulated appear- ance, like matted or dead silver. If a bright surface is required, it is burnished by a steel or blood-stone burnisher; but a few drops of sulphuret of carbon being added to the solution, the silver may be precipitated perfectly bright. Hence by the electro process, a smaller quantity of silver being required, and the operation more simple, the wares are produced at a much cheaper rate. The term, si\vei'-j)latw(/, as applied to the electro procesS; is, therefore, erroneous. The value of electro-silvered articles is deteriorated by the fact that they can be reproduced ad iujinitum, we might say ad nauseam, and can claim no originality. The preten- tious works \^ich have been executed from designs by some of the best artists of the day, such as shields in emulation of the famous Cellini shields, and Flaxman's Achilles' shield (made in 1818), are undoubtedly of great merit as regards design ; but, as is the case with all fine works of art, copies, however fine and closely imitated, never bear comparison in point of value to the originals. On their first appearance high prices are demanded and frequently obtained ; but the numerous reproductions reduce the value from pounds to shillings, the material being valueless, with merely a superficial and infinitesimal 6 deposit of the precious metals, which scarcely allows the removal of dust or tarnish hy the necessary friction. POLITICAL ECONOMY OF THE GOLDSMITH'S ART We cannot give better advice to purchasers of plate than is con- tained in the subjoined extract from a lecture delivered by Mr. Ruskin, on " The Political Economy of Art," especially applicable at the present day, when such quantities of plate are manufactured of tasteless design, as much the fault of the employer as the employed. A prize is required for racing, shooting, rowing, running, or any athletic sport. The point principally considered is the intrinsic value of the cup, to be made at a limited price; a design or drawing of it being frequently dispensed with altogether, a stock pattern is produced, and the command, "Aye, that will do! " confirms the order. Art is quite a secondary consideration, or altogether ignored. In no other way can we account for the numerous abortions in the shape of prize cups, &c. displayed in silversmiths' shops at the present day. These remarks do not apply solely to prize cups, real talent is seldom displayed in the design of modern plate ; the money's worth is the sine qua non : How much will it weigh ? The second, and more important question. How much for fashion ? does not enter into the calculation. We are reminded of the business-like observation of Samuel Pepys, on receiving a present of a pair of splendid flagons, costing £100. His vanity v;as pleased with the display before his friends, when placed on his sideboard; but note the sequel; "Weighed my two silver flagons at Stevens's, they weigh 212 ounces, which is about ^650 at 5s. per ounce, and they judge the fashion to be worth about 5s. per ounce more, nay, some say 10s. an ounce the fashion ; sorry to see that the fashion is worth so much, and the silver come to no more." At the present day the cost of fashion, doubled or trebled, would be gladly paid by a collector of old plate. Pepys, however, was not devoid of taste in the matter of plate. There are, preserved by the Clothworkers' Company (presented by him in 1677), a cup and cover nearly two feet high, and a salver as much in diameter, finely chased with flowers and scrolls, and engraved" with his arms and those of the Company. But let us hear what Mr. Ruskin has to say on the political economy of art, as applied to plate :— "The first idea of a rich young couple setting up house in London is, that ihey must have new plate. Their father's plate maybe very handsome, but the fashion is changed. They will have a new service from the leading manufacturer, and the old plate, except a few Apostle spoons, and a cup which Charles the Second drank a health in to their pretty ancestress, is sent to be melted down, and made up with new flourishes and fresh lustre. Now so long as this is the case — so long, observe, as fashion has influence on the manufacture of plate — so long you cannot have a r/oldsmitli's art in this country. Do you suppose any workman, worthy the name, will put his brains into a cup or an urn which he knows is to go to the melting-pot in half a score of years ? He will not; you don't ask or expect it of him. You ask of him nothing but a little quick handicraft — a clever twist of a handle here, and a foot there ; a convolvolus from the newest school of design ; a pheasant from Landseer's game cards ; a couple of senti- mental figures for supporters, in the style of insurance offices ; then a clever touch with the burnisher, and there 's your epergne, the admiration of all the footmen at the wedding breakfast, and the torment of some unfortunate youth who cannot see the pretty girl opposite to him through its tyrannous branches. " But you don't suppose that that's goldsmith's work ? Goldsmith's work is made to last, and made wath the man's whole heart and soul in it ; true goldsmith's work, when it exists, is generally the means of education of the greatest painters and sculptors of the day. Francia was a goldsmith : Francia was not his own name, but that of his master the jeweller; and he signed his pictures, almost always, 'Francia the goldsmith,' for love of his master. Ghirlandajo was a goldsmith, and was the master of Michael Angelo ; Verocchio was a goldsmith, and was the master of Leonardo da Vinci. Ghiberti was a goldsmith, and beat out the bronze gates which Michael Angelo said might serve for the gates of Paradise. But if ever you want work like theirs again, you must keep it, though it should have the mis- fortune to become old-fashioned. You must not break it up, nor melt it any more ; there is no economy in that ; you could not easily waste intellect more grievously. Nature may melt her goldsmith's work at every sunset if she chooses, and beat it out into chased bars again at every sun-rise, but you must not. The way to have a truly noble service of plate, is to keep adding to it, not melting it. At every marriage, and at every birth, get a new piece of silver if you will, but with noble workmanship on it, done for all time, and put it among your treasures; that is one of the chief things which gold was made for, and made incorruptihie for. When we know a little more of 8 political economy, we shall find that none but partially savage nations need, imperatively, gold for their currency ; but gold has been given us, among other things, that we might put beautiful work into its imperishable splendour, and that the artists who have the most wilful fancies may have a material which will drag out, and beat out, as their dreams require, and will hold itself together with fantastic tenacity, whatever rare and delicate service they set it upon." GOLDSMITHS' SHOPS IN " CHEPE." In the days of Elizabeth the majority of Goldsmiths lived in " Ghepe." In 15G6 the Court books of the Goldsmiths' Company show that out of 107 no less than seventy-six of them resided in Chepe, the remaining thirty-one in Lombard Street. Three years later there were only eighty-nine Goldsmiths, of which number sixty-eight lived in Chepe, and twenty-one in Lombard Street. Charles I., in order to make the approach to St. Paul's grander, and to give foreigners an idea of the great wealth of the City by a grand display of the precious metals, issued several Orders in Council that no other shops than Goldsmiths' should be situated in its leading thoroughfare. Rushworth says (vol. ii. p. 28), 1C29 : " At this time the city of London was in great splendour, and full of wealth ; and it was then a most glorious sight to behold the Goldsmiths' shops, all of one row in Cheapside, from the end of the street called Old Change, near Pater Noster Row, unto the open place over against Mercers Chapel, at the lower end of Cheap, there being at that time but three or four shops of other trades that interposed in the row." Whereupon the Privy Council made an Order "forasmuch as His Majesty had received information of the unseemliness and deformity appearing in Cheapside, by reason that divers men of mean trades had shops there among the Goldsmiths, it was his express pleasure to have that disorder removed." Again, in 1G31: "After several debates before the King and Council, it was ordered that the Company of Goldsmiths should take order that within a short time, limited. Goldsmiths' Row in Cheapside and Lombard Street should be supplied with Goldsmiths ; and that those who keep shops scatteriugly in other parts of the city should have shops procured for them in Cheapside or Lombard Street, upon penalty that those of the Assistants and Livery that did not take care herein should lose their places. And it was further ordered, for the time to come, that all such who should serve their apprenticeships to 9 Goldsmiths, and tliereupon were made free, should enter into bouds not to keep a Goldsmith's shop in any other part of the city than in Cheapside or Lombard Street; and that the Lord Mayor should take care that shops be provided for them at moderate and indiflerent rates." In 1634 another imperative command was issued that "wliereas in Goldsmiths' Row and in Cheapside and Lombard Street divers shops are held by persons of other trades, whereby that uniform show which was an ornament to those places and a lustre to the City is now greatly diminished, It is ordered that all the shops in Goldsmiths' Row are to be occupied by none but Goldsmiths, and all the Goldsmiths who keep shops in other parts of the City are to resort thither, or to Lombard Street or Cheapside." In 1637 another tyrannical order threatened the Lord Mayor and Aldermen with imprisonment unless they enforced at once the King's command that all shops should be closed in Cheapside and Lombard Street that were not Goldsmiths' shops. This document enumerates all the shops, twenty- four in number, still occupied by other trades. PAGEANTS. The " Ridings " as they were termed, or processions, were of early origin, sometimes to meet the Sovereign or Royal visitors at the entrance-gate of the city, usually Temple Bar, being on the highway from Westminster, where the King's palace stood, or the procession of the Mayor of the City, on his election, to receive the approval of the King or his Chief Justice. On these occasions he was accompanied not only by his own Company, but by the trade guilds of others ; they generally went on horseback, with banners streaming, triumphal cars, &c. Gorgeous pageants, which sometimes moved along by machinery within their bases, or were drawn by horses richly caparisoned, followed in the train, accompanied by men in armour, aldermen, liverymen with whifiQers to clear the way, woodmen, or savages, with their clubs, javelin-men, bands of music, and all the paraphernalia incident to the occasion. In the mayoralty of Sir John Norman, 16?.l, the usual route was varied by taking water at Queenhithe, or Blackfriars, and proceeding in barges to Westminster. These have been described by Lvd"-ate and others, but we will confine our accounts to those espe- cially of the Goldsmiths' Guild. In the 18th, 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries the annual processions took place with exceptional hindrances, such as visitations of the plague, or other calamities In the 17th century they were interrupted 10 by the Civil War. From 1639 to 1055 no pageants or displays of any kind took place, and the Puritans looked with horror upon such vanities. They were, however, revived in their pristine magnificence in the year of the Eestoration of Charles II., in 1660. Again, from 1604 to 1671, the great lire aud the plague put a stop to them for a time, to be revived in more prosperous years. In order to give some idea of the magnificent and costly displays on occasions of Royal visits to the City on Lord Mayor's day and his inauguration, we annex the description of a pageant got up by the Goldsmiths' Company on the election of one of the Craft to serve the office of Mayor in 1687, entitled : — " Londoji'-s Triumph, or the Goldsmiths Jubilee. "Performed on Saturday, October xxix. 1687, for the confirmation and entertainment of the Et. Honble. Sir John Shorter, Kniyht, Goldsmith, Lord Mayor of the City of London, containing a descrip- tion of the several Pageants, &c., for the entertainment of his Majesty, who, with his consort, the Queen Dowager, the prince and princess of Denmark, &c., honour his Lordship this year with their presence. " All set forth at the proper costs and charges of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths hij M. Tauhman. '' The first pageant is a spacious Triumphant Chariot of Gold, curiously contrived, with all the elegancy of Art and Invention, gloriously set round with precious stones and various coloured jewels of inestimable value, adorned with several pleasant and delightful figures, as well artificial as natural, lively representiug and properly appertaining to the solemnity of the day. " About the middle of this glorious structure, on an ascent of State up to a throne, sits Astrsea, the goddess of Justice, a person of majestic aspect, attired in a long robe of silver, a veil of silver fringed with gold, and on her head a coronet of silver set with stars. In her right hand she beareth a touchstone, the distinguisher of sterling from counterfeit. Truth from Falsehood ; and in her left hand a golden beam or balance with silver scales, to weigh everything impartially according to the standard of Truth and Equity. She is placed between two leopards' heads as the stamp and standard of the Company, invested with a wreath of stars, as an Emblem of the Celestial sphere from which she descended. She is attended by Prudence, Temper- ance, Courage, and Concord. This stately chariot is drawn by two golden unicorns excellently carved and painted, with equal proportion 11 to the life ; with trappings of gold and silver, iheir bridles richly beset with precious stonus, supporters of the Company's arms. *' Tlie Second Pageant represents a spacious laboratory with the operators and artificers, with forges, anvils, hammers, and all instru- ments proper for the mystery of the Goldsmiths. In the middle of the frontispiece sits St. Dunstan, the Ancient Patron and Tutelar Guardian of the Company, canonically attired with cope and mitre; a crozier in his left hand, and in his right a pair of Goldsmiths' Tongues, as an emblem of his Patronage; he is attended by Orpheus and Amphion playing upon melodious instruments, &c. A display of plate in shops, &c., The Assay Master, Miners, &c. " St. Dunstan then speaks a speech, which finishes thus : — Of the proud Cham I scorn to be afear'd, I '11 take the Angry Sultan by the beard. Nay, should the Devil intrude amongst your foes (Enter Devil.) Devil— \NhQ,t then ? St. Dunstan. — Snap, thus, I have him by the nose. " The third jiageant represents a ship. *' The fourth pageant, the Temple of Janus. " The whole finishes with a song to the King, which is sung at the Feast on the conclusion of the Pageants," In the Bodleian Library is a copy of the order of the day on the occasion of the inauguration of Sir Charles Duncombe, Knt., Gold- smith, Lord Mayor 1708-9, on which day the literary part of the pageant was written by the celebrated Elkanah Settle. The title runs thus : — " The Triumphs of London ; for the inauguration of the Pdght Honble. Sir Charles Duncombe, Knt., Lord Mayor of the Citie of London^ containing the description (and also the sculptures) of the Pageants and the whole solemnity of the day. Performed on Friday, the 29th October, anno 1708. All set forth at the proper cost and charge of the Honorable Company of Goldsmiths." THE GOLDSMITHS' COMPANY. The organisation of the governing body of the Guild was formerly in the election of persons well skilled in the Goldsmiths' Craft, to act as arbiters of disputes, and understand thoroughly the technical working of the precious metals, reform abuses, inflict punishment on offenders, &c. It consists of a Master or Prime Warden, and three 12 other Wardens selected from a Court of Assistants, which being at the present day self-elected, and not being, as formerly, chosen by the trade, numbers among them very few Goldsmiths. 1st Edward III. (1320). "That those of the said trade may, by virtue of such letters patent, elect lawful, honest and sufficient men, best skilled in the said trade, to inquire of the matters aforesaid ; and that they so chosen may, upon due consideration of the said craft, reform what defects they find therein, and thereupon inflict due punishment upon the ofl'enders." " The Wardens were usually divided, at a later period, into a Prime Warden (always an Alderman of London), a second Warden, and two renter Wardens." The Company at this period {temp. Edward I.) were all actually Goldsmiths, with the exception of their chaplain, legal advisers, clerk, and a few others who were admitted members. The importance of members of the Court of Assistants being actually persons of the trade, in order to understand the assay, and on other professional accounts, is strenuously insisted upon in the " Touchstone for Goldsmiths' Wares," which observes " that Goldsmiths in the City and liberties, as to their particular trade, are under the Gold- smiths' Company's control, whether members or not, and ought to he of their own Comjiany, though, from mistake or design, many are free of others. For the Wardens, being, by their charters and the statutes, appointed to survey, assay, and mark the silver-work, and to be chosen from members, such choice must sometimes fall upon them that are of other trades, or not skilled in their curious art of making assays of gold and silver, and consequently unable to make a true report of the goodness thereof; or else the necessary attendance thereon is too great a burden for the Wardens, Therefore they (the Wardens) have appointed an assay-master, called by them their Deputy Warde??, allowing him a considerable yearly salary, and who takes an oath for the due performance of his office." The portraits hanging in the Court-room at Goldsmiths' Hall are — Sir Thomas Viner, Mayor 1053. Sir Martin Bowes, Mayor 1545. Sir Hugh Myddelton. Charles Hosier, Esq. In the Ball-room — A portrait of George III., and a painting by Hudson (the master of Sir Joshua Keynolds) — a very curious picture of Beun's Club, 13 a jovial society of members of the Company, with portraits of Sir J. Rawlinson, Robert Alsop, Edward Ironside, William Benn, Sir N. Marshall, and T. Blachford. Benn had sufficient influence over them (being a staunch old Jacobite) to induce them to go down to his house in the Isle of Wight, and drink to the success of Prince Charlie. Given in 1752. THE GREAT FIRE OF 1666. Destruction of Plate. In the fifteenth century the stock of plate does not appear to have been very great, and the following extracts from their books show that they were not in a very flourishing condition as regards their finances. 1452. One Thomas Harrison, goldsmith, considering how much the Company was indebted, and their livelihood ruinous and in decline, " great part of which could not be helped without great and notable cost," had, " of his blessed dispocition,'' given Twenty Pounds towards making a parlour in one of the Company's houses in Wood Street. 14G8. The plate in the treasury is stated to consist of — 2 Gallon Potts, parcel gilt, weighing 82 lbs. 3 ounces. 2 Standing Cups of one sort, chased, silver and gilt, with two coverlets, weighing 20 lbs. 5 ounces. They were content to use at this time a more modest service of pewter : — 1470. For a garnisli of two dozen of pewter vessels to serve the Company, £1 1 7s. 6d. During the two hundred years which followed, plate flowed into the treasury from various sources, in the shape of gifts, fines, kc, most of which was fortunately preserved from destruction in the great fire of 1666 ; but within twelve months the greater part was melted down to meet their expenses of building a new Hall, and other pressing demands, as appears by the following entries in their books : — 1666. 10th September. This being the first meeting of the Wardens and Assistants since the late lamentable fire, Sir Charles Doe made known that, having now obtained the keys of the Company's treasury, he had thence taken out all their late writings and other their concerns, for the present preservation of them, and that he caused the same to be removed to a house at Edmonton, well known 14 to Mr. Brattle, Deputy Assayer, who affirmeth that all is there well secured. For which careful and prudent act of the said Sir Charles Doe, the thanks of the Wardens and Assistants present are given him." " It was ordered at the same meeting that the Company's plate, so soon as Sir Robert Viner's house is fitted up, be brought from Edmonton, and then lent to the said Sir Robert, who is Sheriff elect, to be by him used in his Shrievalty, and which Mr. Wardens are entreated to deliver to him by Inventory indented, as in like case hath been accustomed." On the 13th October 1666, the Company's plate was delivered to Sir Robert Viner during his Shrievalty, as agreed. On the 5th July 1667, the following resolution was passed : — " In consideration of the many urgent and pressing occasions of the Company, for the raising of money for their present service, and more especially for that of repairing the Hall, which, should it be omitted at tliis season, might endanger the falling of the walls now standing ; and that the Company have no occasion to make use of their plate, nor place convenient where the same may be secured ; it is at this Court agreed that all, or at least such part thereof as is not serviceable, shall be sold. Yet with such respect to the Benefactors' gifts, as that such as shall be parted with, the Coats of Arms and liiscr\]}tions may be carefully taken, and the same recorded in the Company's Court hooks, in order that such amount of plate may be restored, and made again, when the Company shall be thereunto enabled." Following the above entry is a note of the arms and inscriptions of these pieces of plate, and the several weights, with others being the Company's proper plate ; among them we find : — A cup and cover given by Mr. Leadham, with his coat of arms, and these words about '' This gift I leave among my friends Of that which God did give, That when I die this gift of mine Among my friends may live." A cup by Robert South. Others given by John TeiTy, Anthony Bradshaw, John Acton, Richard Martin, William Symonds, Mr. Maninge, James Feake White, William Daniel, Richard Morell, George Courthope, &c. A cup and cover by Robert Shirley the elder, in 1612, 93 J ounces. It does not appear that these were ever remade, as resolved at the 15 meeting, or, if they were, they have not been considered worthy of exhibition as fine examples of Goldsmiths' work. The leading pieces now in their possession are : — A helmet-shaped ewer and salver, made by Paul de Lamerie in 1741, and a two-handled cup and cover, of 1739, by the same maker; a salt-cellar, the gift of Richard Rogers in 1632 ; another salt-cellar, the gift of Simon Gibbon in 1032 ; and a salt with crystal cylinder, the gift of Thomas Seymour in 1693; two cups and covers, given by John Saunders, made 1072 and 1674 ; three flagons made in 1779 ; a pair of vases and covers, chased with classical subjects, made in 1740 and 1741 ; and two fine Augsburg cups of the 10th century. The Wardens' dinner, after the meeting alluded to, on the 5th July 1667 :— "2 legs of mutton and ' collyflowers,' 1 leg of veal and bacon, 1 sirloin of beef, 2 rabbits, 1 dozen of chickens, 12 twelvepenny tarts, 3 lb. of sugar, strawberries and raspberries ; 6 bottles of canary, 12 bottles of claret, 6 bottles of white wine." The destruction of many fine pieces of plate in the Great Fire of London is thus alluded to in the Minutes of the following Companies, at their meetings held immediately after it had subsided, which maj interest some of our readers : — Merchant Tailors. — On the 20th September 1666 (only seventeen days after the commencement of the fire), it was ordered, at a Court specially summoned, that " the Master and Wardens, or any three of them, do view the Company's plate that is melted in the late dreadful fire, and do treat with Mr. Taylor at the Tower, or any other person, about the refining of the same to the best advantage." Two hundred pounds weight of silver were collected and sold, in order to begin raising a fund to erect a new building. The only plate then in their possession is recorded in 1687: — 2 basins (rose-water dishes, one given by William Ofifley, date 1590, the other 1597), 131 oz. 10 dwt., diameter 19 in.; candlestick and snuffers, 35 oz. 14 dwt.; Fan head, 21 oz. ; 2 cups and covers, the gift of James Churchman, 100 oz. ; 2 ewers, 64 oz. ; cup and cover, the gift of John Brett, senr., 91 oz. 3 dwt., given 1680 ; another cup, weighing 97 oz., given by John Brett, jun., in 1680. The Grocers. — On the 9th November 1006, the Wardens gave the following particulars : — " Of the Company's plate melted in the Hall in the late violent and destructive fire, and of the melted parcels taken up and put together, with the Company's urgent occasions for 16 a supply of money," it was ordered " that the same plate (amounting to 200 lbs. weight of metal) should be sold and be disposed of to the best advantage of the Company." The Drapers. — On the 25th October 1GG6, the Court learning that the Renter-Warden was deficient in £446 of the Company's money, which he had left in a cupboard of the treasury, and had i'allen into the fire when the Hall was burned, and that part had been found, but much defaced, and the rest supposed to be melted in the rubbish, exonerated him from the repayment, and ordered that the part recovered should be refined by a silversmith." At the same meeting it was further ordered that " the Company's plate, which had been put into a mouth or well of the common sewer in the Garden for its preservation, should be forthwith taken up and secured." GOLD PLATE. Silver-gilt plate was frequently designated as gold, and generally so called, which has misled many people who imagined that the richer metal was not of rare occurrence. Tn fact, the difference between gold and finely- gilt silver could not, without actually testing the piece, be detected, as the Hall marks for both old standard gold and old standard silver were identical. This anomaly was not remedied until as recently as 1844, when an Act was passed to omit the stamp of the lion passant, and substitute the quality of gold by numbers, denoting the purity in carats with a crown above ; thus 22-carat gold now bears a crown and 22 ; 18-carat gold was stamped with a crown and 18 in 1798. Pure gold plate may easily be known by its weight compared with silver, weighing more than half as much again, and the relative value will account for its rare occurrence. For example, the gold cup and cover belonging to the Earl of Craven, weighing 117 ounces, would, without the fashion or cost of making, be intrinsically worth about £500 ; the same in silver, only £30. The list of pure gold vessels which have come under our notice is astonishingly small, and are here enumerated : — 1. A two-handled cup and cover of the l7th century, given by Bishop Hall to Exeter College, Oxford. 2. A cup, on baluster stem and foot, engraved with arms of York and Eawdon ; presented by Marmaduke Eawdon to the Corporation of York in 1 072. Weight, 20 oz., 13 dwt. Height, 8f inches. 3. Cup and cover (plain body ; the cover has a ring of a coiled serpent, engraved with scrolls) with two handles. Hall mark of 1073. 17 Maker, I.N. The property of J. W. TValrond, Esq. Height, 3f inches. Diameter, 4f inches. 4. A chocolate cup and a cover with three helmets to form a stand, engraved with Chinese figures, one handle. It has the well-known mark, R.L. Date ahout 1680. Found in the lake at Knowsley. In the posses sion of the Earl of Derhy. Height, 4| inches. Diameter, 4 inches. 5. A small porringer with two handles and a cover, of the year 1680, belonging to the Corporation of Oxford. 6. A pair of massive gold ice-pails, cylindrical, with lion's head and ring handles, weighing 365 ounces, given by Queen Anne to the great Duke of Marlborough; date about 1710. Earl Silencer 7. A two-handled cup, made by Paul de Lamerie in J 717, stated to be at Berkeley Castle (mark, LA. crowned) ; a legacy from the Countess of Berkeley to her daughter. Lady Betty Germaine. 8. A cup presented to Sir Charles Gould, Bart., by the Equitable Assurance Company in 1780 ; in possession oi Lord Tredegar. 9. A salver is stated to be among the plate of William IV., at Windsor Castle. 10. A cup and cover of recent make, handsomely chased, made from gold obtained in the Castell Candochan mines, in Merioneth- shire ; belonging to Sir Watkin W. Wynn, Bart. 11. Eound salver, made by Paul Storr in 1801, inscribed " Eundell et Bridge fecerunt." — Duke of Rutland. 12. Beautiful helmet-shaped cup, engraved with the arms of the Duke of Devonshire ; made by Pierre Platel in 1701. (This gold- smith entered his mark of PL., crowned, in 1699 ; Lamerie's mark of LA. was not entered until I7l2.) 13. Oval salver, to correspond ; same date and maker. Duke of Devonshire. 14. Plateau, made from gold boxes in which the freedom of the cities and towns of Ireland were presented to the Marquis of Hartington when Lord Lieutenant in 1 755. Made by Paul Storr in 1813. Engraved with the Arms of Irish cities and of Cavendish. Duke of Devonshire. 15. A racing cup is said to be in existence, engraved with a race- horse and jockey ; inscribed, " Saltby Stakes." 16. Two-handled cup and cover ; inscribed, " This cup of massy gold was the gift of Edward, Lord Leigh, to William, Lord Craven, one of his lordship's guardians and trustees, a.d. 1765.'' Hall mark, 1764-5. Maker |t[P| Thomas Powell, Craig's Court, Charing Cross. W^eight, 117 ounces. The Earl of Craven. 2 18 ENGLISH GOLDSMITHS.* Among the celebrated goldsmiths of a remote period — who, it will be remembered, were frequently artists and designers of architec- ture, as well as sculptors, painters, and workers in the precious metals, and excelling in one or more of the fine arts — we shall include in our list several of foreign extraction, but who must have resided for a lengthened period in England, judging from the beautiful examples extant, and their elaborate workmanship, many of which are still preserved in this country. We give a probably imperfect record of their names and the well-known specimens of their art which have rendered them famous all over Europe, confining ourselves as much as possible to those of our own country. Saint Dunstan (Patron of English Goldsmiths). 10th century. — Dunstan of Glastonbury, where he was born a.d. 925. His father's name was Herstan ; his mother's, Cynedrida. He entered a monastery when young, and probably learned there the goldsmith's art, as well as devoting himself to a religious life. When he left, he erected a cell in which was a forge as well as an oratory, adjacent to the Church of Glastonbury ; employing his time partly in devotional austerities and partly in the exercise of making ecclesi- astical vessels and ornaments for the church, such as crosses, censers, and chalices, as well as goldsmith's work in general, both for the clergy and laity. He instituted the Order of Benedictine Friars, one of its rules being the prohibition of marriage, which, it is said, originated from a disappointment in love he met with in early life. While working at his forge and anvil on one occasion, a mysterious person entered his cell to give an extensive order for plate, but Dunstan discovered that his visitor was no less a person than the devil himself in disguise, on which he immediately took the red-hot tongs from the fire and seized His Infernal Majesty by the nose; the unexpected application made him roar and bellow so as to disturb the whole neighbourhood. So runs the tradition, which has been * Mr. F. G. Hilton Price has kindly furnished us with his pamphlet of " Notes on the Early Goldsmiths and Bankers, to the close of the XVII. Century," to which we have made frequent reference. (Proceedings of the London and Middlesex Archasological Society, vol. v.) 19 carried down to this day, and implicitly believed by the faithful through many ages. Dunstan, however, at length attracted the notice of the Saxon king, Athelstan, and -he was made Abbot of Glastonbury in the year 942 by his successor. King Edmund, who supplied him with money to restore the Abbey. He continued in favour with Edred and Edwy, and was raised by them to the dignities of Bishop of Worcester, subsequently Bishop of London, and in 959 he became Archbishop of Canterbury. On the accession of Ethelred II. in 979, his influence with that monarch declined, and he was deposed ; but although shortly reinstated, he was so mortified that he died of grief and vexation in a.d. 988, and was buried in Canterbury Cathedral. He was canonized as Saint, and from his high appointments in the State, combined with his previous employment as goldsmith and worker in the precious metals, he was chosen patron of the Goldsmiths of England, and especially by the Goldsmiths' Company of London, who paid to his memory honours without end. Their records abound with notices of ceremonials and observances to their Patron Saint on special occasions. Their gorgeous Hall was adorned with his image of silver-gilt set with gems and precious stones of fabulous price. Much of their plate bore his effigy. They had " St. Duustau's Light" kept constantly burning in St. John Zachary's Church, the cost of maintaining which formed an annual item in their Wardens' accounts. They had a chapel also in St. Paul's Cathedral. In 1460, " On St. Dunstan's Eve all the hoole companye of the Lyverye shall assemble at the Hall in their second lyverye and shall have iiij chapeleynes to wayte and goo before them to Pawls " (St. Paul's). On its being debated whether St. Dunstan's day should be kept by shutting up their shops and keep holiday, the Company agreed to do so. He is designated in their books " Seynt Dunstan, our blessed Patron, Protector, and Founder," and on their feast days they drank to his memory from a great and costly cup, surmounted by a statuette of the Saint, called " St. Dunstan's Cup." He was considered as having been a brother of the craft ; indeed, some of his handicraft was extant in 1280, for in the wardrobe accounts of Edward I. is noted "A gold ring with a sapphire of the workmanship of St. Dunstan." However, all these observances ceased at the Reformation. Under date 1550, the Company change their election day, and discard the religious ceremonies from St. Dunstan's day to that of the Holy Trinity ; but still their festivities were continued. A few years earlier (in 1517, October 4), we read, *' At the assembly on this day 2 * 20 Mr. Wardens desired to know the pleasure of the assistants for the ymage of Seint Dunstan, because of the Injunctions," and they agreed that "Mr. Alderman Bowes (Sir Martin), and the Wardens with iiij other, soche as they sholde appoynte, sholde take the same ymage and hreake yt, and turn yt to the moste profett of the house. Also thai, the gret standyng cuppe with Seynt Dunston on the topp, sholde be lykewyse by them bee broken and turned into other plate." To Dunstan has been attributed the placing of pegs in tankards. Finding that quarrels very frequently arose in taverns from disputes about the proper share of the liquor when they drank out of the same cup, he advised Edgar to order gold or silver pegs to be fastened at regulated distances in the pots, that every man should know his just allowance. The space between each peg contained half a pint. We must not leave unnoticed the splendid tapestry used for the decoration of Goldsmiths' Hall, made at a great expense in Flanders, illustiatiug events in the history of St, Dunstan; the entire expense of which work was £o50. The Wardens' accounts contain some interesting items: "Paid Mr. Gerard Hughes for the rich arras for the hanging of the Hall; for devising the story; for making the stories in black and white ; to four masters, every one of them sixteen days at a shilling a day ; for a boy to sharpen their colours (chalks) ; for the translation of the story out of English into Dutch, that the foreign workmen might understand it : to Mr. Hughes for costs and charges, lying in Flanders, and for canvas. Sec." A.D. 872-900. — Alfred tlie Great, although not actually a practical goldsmith, greatly encouraged, and probably superintended, the working of the precious metals into jewellery and plate. The business of a goldsmith was held in great repute by the Anglo- Saxons, and a poem in that language, speaking of the various con- ditions of men, contnins lines which may be thus translated: — " For one a wondrous skill In goldsmith's art Is provided. Full oft he decorates And well adorns A powerful King's noble, And he to him gives broad Lands in recompence." Asser, the friend and biographer of Alfred the Great, tells us that 21 when he had secured peace aud protection to Jiis subjects, he resolved to extend to them a knowledge of the Arts ; for this purpose he collected from many nations numerous skilful artificers, the most expert in their respective trades. Among these were many workers in gold aud silver, who, acting under his instructions, executed with incomparable skill many articles in these metals. In striking corro- boration of this account, a most beautiful and interesting example is preserved in the Ashmolean Museum at Oxford, called the Alfred Jewel ; this golden brooch, or locket, is of oval shape, richly wrought, and decorated with an enamel portrait outlined with gold cloisons on a piece of rock-crystal ; around the bust, in Saxon characters, are the words Aelfred me haet geivercan (Alfred had me wrought). It was discovered in 1G93 in the Isle of Athelney (near the Abbey), where Alfred retreated in a.d. 878, and fortified it against the Danes ; the portrait may not improbably be that of the King himself. A.D. 600. — St. Eloi, Bishop of Noyon^ was born in 588 at Catalac in Limoges, and received the name Eligius (chosen by God) as a prognostic of his great destiny. He was chosen Patron of French Goldsmiths, having succeeded St. Martial, or Marcel. He was apprenticed to a goldsmith named Abbo, and when he was perfected in his art he went to Neustria, and made acquaintance with the treasurer of King Clothaire, named Bobbo, who introduced him, aud he was entrusted by the King with a mass of gold to make a fauteuil, to be incrusted with precious stones. With the quantity of gold he had received he made two fauteuils, instead of one, as ordered. The King was astonished to see two instead of one, and exclaimed: "One can judge from this act of the confidence which may be placed in the conduct of more important things." He advanced speedily in his art, and made a great number of gold vases set with precious stones and other jewels, assisted by his apprentice, Thillon. King Dagobert placed the same confidence iu Eloi ; he was the founder of the mon- astery of Solignac, which, like others of the same time, were schools of the liberal arts, especially that of goldsmith. Thillon was made abbot. Numerous vessels of gold and silver were made by him for the churches, especially for St. Denis. The chair above alluded to is preserved in the Cabinet des Antiques at Paris — traditionally attributed to Eloi — as well as an altar-cross, set with precious stones, made by order of King Dagobert, at St. Denis. Saint Eloi, Bishop of Noyons, founded several other monasteries, which contained rt^6'/^>/•* for the manufacture of ecclesiastical ornaments; but we have already exceeded our pro- 22 posed limits, and notice his decease in 659. His name is here introduced, being chosen as Patron of the Guild of "Hammermen" of Scotland, or Smiths, among which Goldsmiths were anciently in- cluded, until those of Edinburgh obtained a separate charter in 1586, confirmed in 1C87. 600. — Thillon, pupil of St. Eloi, before mentioned, was of Saxon or English origin. 12th century. — Brithnodus, Abbot of Ely, was a worker in gold and silver. Four images made by him, covered with silver gilt and precious stones, were stripped to appease the resentment of William the Conqueror. I2th century. — Leo, a contemporary of Brithnodus, was by him instructed in the goldsmith's art. 12th century. — Elsinus, his successor, made a reliquary for the bones of St. Kindreda. The Abbey was able to offer William the Conqueror a thousand marks by the sacrifice of gold and silver orna- ments, after the resistance made in the island by the Saxons. 12th centuYj.^Balduifi, a goldsmith (probably a monk of the Abbey of St. xA.lbans), is mentioned by Matthew Paris as the maker of a large cup of gold for Robert, Abbot of St. Albans, " which was adorned with flowers and foliages of the most delicate workmanship, and set with precious stones in the most elegant manner." His Latinised name was Baudui?mH. 12th century. — Robert, Abbot of St. Albans, is noticed by Mathew Paris as being a skilful goldsmith. He made two remarkable reliquaries, covered with golden images, and other choice works in gold and silver. He was a great promoter of the goldsmith's art, and under his supervision many artistic and sumptuous objects were fabricated. 11th century.— Vu/fi/ in, or Vtilflnus, a monk of Chichester, who was a goldsmith in the 11th century, is mentioned by Ordoricus Vitalis. From the similarity of the name of the goldsmith Wolviuus, who made the Paliotto of Milan, in S35, some confusion has arisen. 12th century. — Ralph Flael, in the reign of Henry II., was a gold- smith and Alderman of London ; he held in demesne the ward of Aldersgate. He is mentioned in the amerciaments of the guilds for being adulterine, that is, set up without special license. " Gilda aurifabrorum unde Radulfus Flael est Aldermanus." 12th century. — Anketil was a celebrated goldsmith. He was a monk of St. Albans, and acquired such a reputation for his works iii 23 the precious metals that he was invited by the King of Denmark to superintend his goldsmiths' works, and be his banker and money- changer. A pair of candlesticks, made of silver and gold, and pre- sented by Eobert, Abbot of St. Albans, to Pope Adrian (our country- man), were so much esteemed for their exquisite workmanship that they were consecrated to the basilica of St. Peter at Rome. In the time of Henry II. the demand for highly-finished trinkets was so great that many additional artists resorted here from Germany and Italy. 12th century. — Bolomon of Ely was a pupil of Anketil of St. Albans, and assisted him in his works at the monastery. 1090, — Otto, the Elder, goldsmith in the reign of William II., was appointed Engraver to the Mint. 1100. — Leofstane, goldsmith, flourished in the reign of Henry I. He was made, by the King, Provost of London, a title antecedent to that of Mayor. 1130. — Otto, the Younger, and William Fitz Otto were goldsmiths in the reign of Henry I., and were severally engravers to the Mint. 11th century. — Theo^hilus, a monk of the middle of the 11th cen- tury, was a practical goldsmith, or he could not have described so minutely the technical details of the goldsmith's trade. His work entitled " Diversarum Artium Schedula " (Essay on various Arts) treats of miniature-painting, glass-making, enamel, and the goldsmith's art so accurately that his instructions can be followed at the present day. His nationality is disputed ; he has been claimed by Germany, Italy, and France as a native, or denizen, but it is a moot question, and why may not England put in a claim ? for we have shown that these arts were practised in this country successfully in convents at that early period. He describes the methods of working gold and silver — the necessary tools, the ingredients of the alloy, &c. He was, at the same time, aurifahrum mirahilem, pictorcm doctum et Vitre- arium sagacem, or three artists in one. 1110. — The celebrated Gloucester Candlestick, preserved in the South Kensington Museum, must be noticed as an example of English monkish workmanship, made at Gloucester, a fine example of the transition period between the Romanesque, or Celtic, and the Gothic. It is of alloyed silver, and has a straight stem, with three bosses, and interlaced bands, knots, and pierced foHage supporting men, monsters, dragons, birds, &c., on a tripod of dragons' claws. It bears several Latin inscriptions, one of which records its gift by Abbot Peter of Gloucester to the Church of St. Peter, at Gloucester. It is twenty- 24 three inches high. These pricket candlesticks were frequently of large size. Mr. Pollen, in his South Kensington " Handbook on Gold and Silver," says they were used "notably at the festival at Easter, when new fire is struck from a flint after all lights had been put out on Good Friday, and a candle of great size is lighted, a type of the new dawn and the heavenly life of the Resurrection." The most complete example is the seven-branched candlestick at Milan Cathedral, of gilt bronze, of about the same date, above fourteen feet high. 1189. — Henry Fitz Alwyn, goldsmith. King Richard I., Cceur de Lion, in order to maintain the expenses incurred in the Crusades, levied large subsidies upon the city, and in return granted to the citizens the privilege of electing their own chief magistrate, who was designated "Maior,'' a title taken from the Norman Maire. The first elected to this high office was Henry Fitz Alwyn, whose ancestor Alwyn, cousin of King Edgar, was styled " Alderman of all England." Henry Fitz Alwyn was mayor for twenty-four years (1189-1213). 1192-3. — Henry de Cornhill was Warden of the Mint, 4th and 5th Richard I. In the third year of Richard I. he accounted for the profits of the Cambium of all England, except Winchester. 1222. — llger, goldsmith, was Master of the Mint in this year. 13th century. — William Fitz Otho, or Otto, in the 6th of King John (1204) made the dies for the Mint at Chichester, being Engraver to the Mint. 1243. — Richard Ahel, goldsmith, succeeded William Fitz Otho as Engraver to the Mint (27th Henry III.). 1243. — William Fitz Otho, probably the same mentioned above, was goldsmith to King Henry III., and made many rich ornaments for the use and adornment of the Lady Chapel in W^estminster Abbey. In the 28th year of this king's reign (1243) he directed Fitz Otho to make " a dragon in manner of a standard or ensign, of red samit, to be embroidered with gold, and his tongue to appear as continually moving, his eyes of sapphires, to be placed in the church against the King's coming thither." Two years later he ordered the Keeper of the Exchequer to "buy as precious a mitre as could be found in the city of London, for the Archbishop's use, and also one great coronal of silver to set wax candles upon in the said church." 1224. — Everard, a goldsmith of London, was warden of the King's exchange at the Mint, 9th Henry III. 1255. — William of Gloucester, "the King's Goldsmith," was Keeper of the Dies, Master of the Mint in 1258. In the 4 1st Henry III. 25 (1256), "This King, as a further ornament for St. Peter's (West- minster Abbey), ordered a sumptuous monument to be erected there, for his daughter Catharine, deceased, giving order to his treasurer and his chamberlain of the treasury to deliver to Simon de Welles, five marks and a half for his expenses in going to London for a certain brass image to be set upon her tomb, and returning home again. And upon the same tomb there was also set a silver image ; for the making of which William of Gloucester, the King's goldsmith, was paid sixty and ten marks." 1242. — Ealph Eswy, goldsmith, was one of the Sheriffs in 1242. " In 1243 he was again chosen Mayor and presented to his Lordship the King at Westminster." (Riley, " Mayors and Sheriffs of London.") 1243. — Hugh Bland, goldsmith, was one of the Sheriffs in 1243. 1300. — Ade, the King's goldsmith in the reign of Edward I., made many of the gold and silver vessels for the sideboard of that monarch. In the wardrobe accounts of Edward I. his name frequently occurs; from which we select the following: "Duo disci argenti pro inter- ferculis facti per filium Ade Aurifabri Regis de proprio vesselo ipsius Regis pond vj//. vijs. u]d." 13th century. — Edward Fitz Otho, Engraver to the Mint, and Master. 1265. — Thomas Fitz Otho, do. ' do. 1280.— Hugh Fitz Otho, do. do. 1290. — Thomas Fitz Otho, do. do. 1294. — William Fitz Otho^ do. do. 1212. — William Fitzwilliam, a goldsmith, about this time founded at St. Helen's, in Bishopsgate, a priory of Benedictine Nuns, and probably built a church for them, against that of St. Helen's, which afterwards came into their possession ; the ruins of the nunnery were pulled down in l799.t 1290. — William Torel, goldsmith and citizen of London. It has been attempted to prove that he was an Italian of the family of Torelli, but the name of Torel occurs in documents from the time of the Confessor down to the said William Torel. He is celebrated * Xo less than three tenants-in-chief iinder the Conqueror are entered in Domesday, under the appellation of " Aiirifaber." One of these, Otto Aurif aber, held in Essex ; and his descendants, under the surname of Fitz Otho, appear to have been almost hereditary Mint Masters to the Crown for two centuries, becoming extinct about 1300. t He was the son of " William the Goldsmith." Sir WilUam FitzWilliam, Merchant Taylor, servant to Cardinal Wolsey, Alderman of Bread Street Ward, 1506, was a lineal descendant, from whom is descended the present Earl FitzWilliam. (" Annals of St. Helens," by Rev. J. E. Cos, D.D.) 26 for the beautiful recumbent statue of Eleanor of Castile, Queen of Edward I., ob. 1290, in Westminster Abbey, on the altar tomb at the east end of Edward the Confessor's chapel, which has been thus described : " Her image, most curiously done in brass, gilt with gold, her hair dishevelled and falling very handsomely about her shoulders, on her head a crown, under a fine canopy supported by two cherubim, all of brass gilt." It is well preserved, and uninjured as when originally placed there. The stone work of the Queen's tomb was constructed by Master Richard de Crundale, mason. Torel built the furnace in which the statue was cast in St. Margaret's Church Yard, Torel also executed the effigy of gilt bronze on the tomb of Henry III. (1291), in the Confessor's chapel. The shrine of Edward the Con- fessor, erected by Henry III., when the church was rebuilt, was decorated with mosaics, the work of Peter the Roman Citizen. The pavement before the altar was executed by Roman workmen, with materials brought from Rome. The name of the artist, was Odoricus (1267-8). A beautiful piece of iron work, overhanging the tomb of Queen Eleanor, is attributed to Master Thomas de Leghtone in 1294. 1275. — Ralph le Blount, or Le Blmid, goldsmith and one of the wardens of the Company, was Alderman of Bassishaw Ward. He was Engraver to the Mint in 12G7, having succeeded Richard Abel in that capacity. 1269. — Among the 68 adherents of Simon de Montfort who was defeated and slain at the battle of Evesham, when Henry III. was released from prison, were — Conrad, the goldsmith ; John Fitzpatrick, goldsmith ; and Hubert, the goldsmith : they were banished the kingdom with the rest. On the submission of the Barons, they were heavily fined, and the City of London was obliged to pay 20,000 marks. (Riley.) In 1275. — Michael Thovy, goldsmith, for holding with the Barons, was imprisoned with others, and, by reason of murders and robberies imputed to him by the Aldermen, was hanged in 1275. (Riley.) 1275. — Gregory de Rokesley, a celebrated goldsmith, lived in the Old Change ; he was Keeper of the King's Exchange and Chief Assay Master of all the King's mints in England. Sheriff in 1271. He was eight times Mayor, between 1275 and 1285, when, for refusing to appear at the Tower as Lord Mayor before the King's justices — asserting his privilege by throwing off his civic robes at the Church 27 of Alihallows, Barking, and then obeying the mandate as a private individual — he had his office seized, together with the liberties of the City by John de Kirkeby, the King's treasurer ; and Ralph Sand- ivith (not a goldsmith) was appointed " Custos " in lieu of the Mayor, which office he held from 1286 to 1289, In 1297 the liberties were restored, and the office of Mayor revived. In the 8th Edward I. (1279), the value of the coins had become so deteriorated by clipping, that a new standard of value was established, and a new coinage issued, which was conducted by an agreement with William de Turnemire of Marseilles ; groats and half groats were made as well as sterlings or pennies. The pound of Easterling money was to contain 12 ounces, to wit, fine silver, such as was then made into foil, and commonly called " Silver of Guthurons Lane," viz. 11 oz. 25- dwt. The dies for this new money were delivered to Gregory de Uokesley on the 27th May 1280. (Guthurons Ijane led out of Cheapside, east of Foster Lane, and took its name from a former resident and owner thereof, it was inhabited principally by gold-beaters. It is now called Gutter Lane.) Gregory de Rokesley was buried in Christ's Church, Newgate Street. 13th centuiy. — John of Limoges probably resided many years in England, and executed the beautiful tomb, enriched with coloured champ leve enamels, of Walter de Merton, Bishop of Colchester, still existing in Westminster Abbey.* 1262. — In this year there was a quarrel between the goldsmiths and the tailors, who met in great bodies, fully armed, with loss on both sides. The riot was quelled by the Mayor and Aldermen, and thirteen of the ringleaders executed. 1276.- — Jocee, the goldsmith, was Keeper of the Dies and Master of the Mint in this year. 1279. — Sir Thomas de Froitick, Alderman of Cheap Ward and Mayor, was a warden of the Goldsmiths' Company. He is named in the Parliamentary rolls as the maker of the golden crown for the coronation of Edward's second Queen, Margaret. * It was very much the practice in the Middle Ages, especially in monasteries, to call not only the monks, but people -who were instructed therein, by their Christian names, adding thereto the city or place from whence they came. These Establish- ments were frequently schools for teaching the various arts and the technicalities of trades, among which was that of the goldsmith ; by which custom the actual surname in many instances became altogether forgotten. This was the case, more or less, all over Europe. Hence we have John of Limoges, William de Gloucester, Solomon of Ely, "Walter de Merton, John de Chichester, Jan Van Delft, Roger of Ely, &c. 28 1284. — Laurence Ducket, gcldsmitb, who had taken shelter in the tower of Old Bow Cliurch after wounding one Ealph Crepin, was murdered therein in 1284, for which, says Stow, sixteen persons were hung, a woman, named Alice, burnt, and many rich persons " hanged bv the purse." Tlie church was interdicted, the doors and windows filled with thorns, till it was purified again. 1280. — SirW illianiF aryngdon , goldsmith. Sheriff, 1281, and Mayor, who gave his name to the City Ward. Faringdon Ward, afterwards divided into two, "Within "and "Without," in Hadley's mayoralty, was originally one Aldermanry, purchased by William Faryngdon in 1279, and remained in his family for upwards of eighty years. It was held by the singular tenure of presenting annually at Easter a gilliflower, a flower formerly of great scarcity. Stow says that Faryngdon was purchased of Ealph le Feure : " All the Aldermanrie and the appurtenances within the Citie of London and suburbs of the same, between Ludgate and Newgate, and also within the same gates which Ankerirus de Averne held during his life by grant of Thomas Averne. To have and to hold to the said Ealph nnd his heirs, yielding one clove or slip of gilliflower at the feast of Easter, in consideration of twenty marks," &c. &c. 1308. — Hir Nicholas Faringdon (son of Sir William), of " Chepe," goldsmith, was four times Mayor, 1308, 1313, 1320, and 1323. Warden of the Goldsmith's Company. He was buried at St. Peter's le Chepe, a church that, before the great fire, stood where the tree still stands in the churchyard at the corner of Wood Street. 1307. — John de Lou the and^ William de Berkincje, goldsmiths of London, were the principal jewellers of Queen Isabella, consort of King Edward II. In a Cottonian MS. communicated to the Society of Antiquaries by Mr. E. A. Bond, is noticed some jewellery pur- cliased of them by the Queen for £421. Among these were — "A chaplet of gold, set with balays, sapphires, emeralds, diamonds, and pearls, price £105 ; a crown of gold, set with sapphires and rubies of Alexandria, price £80 ; a circlet of gold, price £00," kc. 1324-1404. — William of Wykeham, consecrated Bishop of Win- chester in 1367, is said to have designed the celebrated Gothic crozier which he left by will, with other plate, to New College, Oxford, of which he was the founder. His own image is in the volute, kneel- ing before the Virgin, which last has been removed since the change of religion. 29 His great and useful talents, especially his skill in architecture, appear to have recommended him to the favour of Edward III. He persuaded that monarch to pull down a great part of Windsor Castle, and rebuild it from his plan, in that plain magnificence in which it DOW appears ; and many other buildings were restored or rebuilt uud'.'r his directions. He died the 27th September 1104. 133i;. — Henry de Gloucester, citizen and goldsmith of London. His will, originally in Latin, is given in Weever's " Funeral jNIonu- ments," p. 421. He was buried at St. Helens, London. He bequeaths to his daughter Elizabeth, vj shillings, being a nun in the said convent of St. Helen's, &c. In 1839 three London goldsmiths were retained for a year by the Chapter of St. Pauls in consequence of a bequest of gold and jewels to the shrine of St. Erkenwald. 1309. — John Standulph, goldsmith, his name occurs in a document of this year. He was Master of the Goldsmith's Company, and was buried in the Church of St. Foster, Foster Lane. 1309. — Haukin of Liege, a Flemish artist, executed the figure of Queen Philippa, which lies upon her tomb in Westminster Abbey, remarkable for its cushioned head-dress, which is said to be the first attempt to pourtray the features of the face or an actual likeness. Queen Philippa, wife of Edward III., was the founder of Queen's College, Oxford. Around the tomb were placed the statuettes of thirty royal personages, to whom she was related, the niches only in which they were placed being in existence. The magnificence of the work may be imagined from the fact that it contained, wlien perfect, more than seventy statuettes besides several brass figures on the surrounding railing. The tomb of Edward III. (1377), by the same hand, has been somewhat better preserved, six of the statuettes still remaining on one side of the monument.* 1350. — Robert de Shordich, senr., Adam de Walpole, Jolm de Lincoln, and Rafe Comins, goldsmiths, were wardens of tiie Gold- smiths' Company in this year. In the records, under the head of Expenses : " Because all the wardens here mentioned were dead, expended on the poor " (sum obliterated). The occasion of their sudden death was the great plague which desolated the greater part * The features of the effigy which lies on the tomb are believed to have been cast from the King's face as he lay in death, and, as Lord Lindsay says (Christian Art, iii.) ; " The head is almost ideal in its beauty." 30 of England, and was especially fatal to the City of London ; the nature of the above entry, and the absence of all entries for the succeeding year, are appalling proofs. 1323. — Walter de Lincoln, goldsmith, is spoken of as having a tenement adjoining the eastern site purchased for the Goldsmiths' Hall, in 1323, in the way called St. Vedast, in the parish of St. John Zachary, London. In the deed of sale by the executors of Sir Nicholas de Segrave to Sir William de Swift, Clerk, on behalf of the Goldsmiths' Company, the witnesses are John de Grantham and Roger de Ely, Sheriflfs of London, Henry de Lecheford, Alderman of the ward (Aldersgate), Richard de Wyhall, Robert Box, and Thomas de Lincoln, goldsmiths. Dated 19th May 1328. Of this first erection of the Hall little is known. The second Hail is supposed to have been built by Sir Dru Barentine, in 1407. Ze;ico/w, a goldsmith in the reign of Richard II., 1381, probably Thomas de Lincoln before mentioned, was summoned, with others, to give advice as to the best steps to be taken for the preservation of the coin in England, which had been exported to foreign countries in large quantities. 1323. — Roger of Ely, goldsmith, was Sheriff of London during the mayoralty of Sir Nicholas Faringdon. In 1323 the site of the first Goldsmiths' Hall was purchased. His name is appended as witness to the deed of sale before referred to. 1326. — Sir Richard Betane, or Britaine, goldsmith, was mayor in this year. 1357. — Sir Joh?i de Chichester was an eminent goldsmith, Master of the Mint 40th Edward III. (1365), Sheriff 1359, Mayor 1369-70, in which year William Walworth was Sheriff. His shop was at the corner of Friday Street, in the Chepe. He made the King's privy seal, and the wedding jewellery for the King's son and the Lady Blanche. In Eiley's "Memorials of London," we find the particulars of a present of plate from the City of liOndon to Edward the Black Prince, on his return from Gascouy in 1371, from which we quote two items as an example of the manner of expressing weight and value in the 14th century by the Tower pound, which was given at the Mint in coined money in exchange for the bullion received by the Mint in Troy pounds, a profit thereby accruing of three-quarters of an ounce in the exchange of each pound weight converted into money, which was the King's prerogative until the Tower pound was abolished in 1527 : — " Bought of Johii de Chichestre, Goldsmith, 48 esqueles 31 (eouelles) and 24 salt-cellars, by Goldsmiths' weight, £76 5s. Od., adding six shillings in the pound with the making, total £109 Os. 9d. ; also G chargers' weight, £14 ISs. 9d., which amounts, with the making, to £21 7s. 2d.," &c. Goldsmiths^ weight (poids d'orf^vres) was the same as the Tower weight. 1334. — The four wardens of the Company were Thomas de Berkele, Richard. Lonerye, John de Makenhened, Simon de Berkiny. 1337. — The four wardens of the Company : Thomas de Rokesley, Richard Lonereye, John de Kingeston, and another name illegible. 1339. — The four wardens of the Company : Nicholas de Walyng- wick, William D'Espagne, Robert de Shordich, jun., Nicholas de Farndon. 1340. — The four wardens of the Company: Richard Denys, Robert de Shordich, sen., Robert le Marechal, Johfi de Kyngeston. 1349. — John Walpole, goldsmith, was buried in Allhallows Church, Bread Street, 134 9. 1349, — Simon de Berking, *' Aurifaber, London ; liberavit unum caput de auro, Sancti Mathei, cum una mitr' (mitre) garniat' cum perr' et perils, et unum ped' de argento cum duobus angelis " (Kal. Exch.). The golden chef and the silver foot were reliquaries. 1366. — Thomas Hessey, goldsmith to Edward III., for whom he furnished a quantity of table plate ; also " plate bought of Thomas Hessey, goldsmith of London, and presented to the Constable of Flanders and others, as gifts from the King." 39th Edward III. 1370. — John Walsh, goldsmith of London. Edward IV. bought of him a silver gilt cup, decorated with enamel. 1360. — Thomas Raynham, goldsmith. His name occurs in the Royal Wardrobe Accounts as one of Edward lll.'s goldsmiths. 14th century. — Godfrey, of Wood Street. 1369. — Simon le Maserer, goldsmith, is mentioned among the benefactors to the Goldsmiths' Company. He also left money for his obit at St. Dunstan's Chapel, in St. Paul's. Simon was so called from being a maker of silver-mounted masers, as bowls and cups were formerly called, and were in general ugp at that period, made of maple or other hard wood, mounted in silver, with broad bands, frequently inscribed and chased. 1360. — John Hyltoft. In 1369 (42nd Edward III.) an agreement, still extant, was entered into between the Goldsmiths' Company and the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's, for maintaining a chantry in the Chapel of St. Dunstan in that Cathedral for the soul of John Hyltoft, 32 goldsmith of London. The date at which the Goldsmiths founded this chapel we know uot^ but that they maintained its altar in great splendour is evident, from mention in the account of items of expendi- ture connected therewith. There is an inventory of silver vessels extant, bought of the executors of John Hiltoft, goldsmith, 42nd Edward III. (1369). 1388. — Sir Nicholas Twyford was goldsmith to Edward III. Sheriff in 1377. Mayor in 1388. He is mentioned in the accounts of the Company of 1379. He was knighted, with Sir William Walworth, in 1388. He was buried in the Church of St. John Zacharyin 1390, which church he had rebuilt. 1389. — John Edmund^ goldsmith, Engraver to the Mint, appointed by Richard II. 1390-91. — Sir Adam Bamme, goldsmith. Sheriff 1382, Mayor in 1391 and 1390-97. "In a great dearth, he procured corn from parts beyond the sea, in sufficient abundance to serve the city and the countries near adjoining; to the furtherance of which good work he took out of the orphans' chest in the Guildhall two thousand marks to buy the said corn, and each alderman laid out twenty pounds to the like purpose." He was buried in the Church of St. George, Botolph Lane, where his son, Richard Bamme, of Gillingham, Kent, also lies, ob. 14.52. 1380. — The four wardens of the Goldsmiths' Company in this year were Roberi Lucas, John Cramh, Herre Bame, and Herrc Malvaijne. 1400. — Sir Drngo, or Dru, Barenty?ie, goldsmith, was twice Mayor, 1398, 1408, Sheriff in 1393, M.P. for the City of London 1394. He lived in Foster Lane. He built the second Goldsmiths' Hall, in 1407. In 1395 a singular grant was issued to Margaret, Countess of Norfolk, and Drugo Barentyne, goldsmith of London, licensing them to melt down groats, half-groats, and sterlings, or pennies, to the amount of £100, and to make thereof a silver vessel for the use of the said Margaret, notwithstanding the Statute. It is not easy to ascertain the object of this grant, for it is scarcely possible that there was not a sufficiency of bullion in another form to be readily obtained. " He gave fair lands to the goldsmiths," according to Stow, "and dwelled right against the Goldsmiths' Hall, betweene the which Hall and his dwelling-house he builded a gallery thwarting the streete, whereby he might go from one to the other." He was buried in the Church of St. John Zachary, on the 15th December I4l5. 33 1395. — Thoman Vole, goldsmith, was buried in the Church of St. Matthew, Friday Street, in 18!) 5. 1399. — John Mayliew. " Paid for a stone of adamant, ornamented and set in gold, xl li!' 1st Henry IV. (Devon's "Pell Kecords.") The stone of adamant was a loadstone — frequently worn about the person as an amulet against maladies — set in metal. 1400. — Walter Presf and Nicholas Broker executed in gilt metal the effigies of Richard II. and Anne of Bohemia, in the Confessor's Chapel, Westminster Abbey, in the beginning of the l5th century. In the Kalendar of the Exchequer, 18th Richard II., is a copy of the indenture for the construction of the tomb of Richard II. and his Queen, in Westminster Abbey, between the King and Master Yevele and Stephen Lote, stonemasons (latomos), for a marble tomb for Anna, recently Queen of England, and the said Lord King ; also an indenture between the King and Nicholas Broker and Walter Prest, " coppersmiths " of London, to make two statues (ymagines) in the like- ness of the King and Queen, of brass and laton gilt upon the said marble tomb ; with other clauses contained in the indenture ; also a design or model (patron) of the likenesses of the King and Queen, from which model the said work was to be completed. This tomb was placed in the Abbey before the King's death, his body being subsequently removed from Pontefract Castle and placed under his effigy by Henry V., the son of his murderer. 1403. — The four wardens of the Goldsmith's Company were William Grantham, Salomon Oxeneye, Thomas Lenijde, Robert Hall. 1419. — Solomon Oxney was one of the Members of Parliament for the City in I4l9. 1397. — Adam Broivne, goldsmith, was Lord Mayor in 1397. 1382. — John Frensshe, goldsmith. In Riley's " London Life " we read, under this date, " One mazer cup, bound with silver gilt, value xs, another value v^, stolen from John Frensshe, goldsmith." 1122. — In 1st Henry VI., John Bernes, of London, goldsmith, was appointed by the King to make the money weights for the noble, the half and quarter, and to stamp them, according to the form of the statute of the ninth year of the late King. J 400-1. — Sir John Frances, goldsmith, was Mayor in this year, 1400-L Sheriff 1390. He was buried in the church of St. John Zachary. " Johannes Frances, civis et aurifaber et quondam Maior London, qui obiit, 13 December 1405." 3 34 1415. — William Fitzhugh, goldsmith, was Comptroller of the Mint from 1400 down to 14 18. 1409. — William Chicheley, goldsmith, was Sheriff in this year. 1405. — Thomas Atte Hay was a benevolent goldsmith; he be- queathed the " Horn Tavern " in 1405, now known as " Anderton's Hotel," Fleet Street, to the Goldsmiths* Company, for the better support and sustentation of the infirm members of the Company. The present estimated value of his bequest is £760 per annum. 1422. — Gilbert Van Brandeherg, goldsmith, Engraver to the Mint. 1422. — Bartholomew Seman, gold-beater, usually called " Bartholo- mew Goldbeter," was Master of the King's Mints, 1 0th of Henry V. and 1st and 2nd Henry VI., within the Tower of London and the town of Calais. He died in 1430, and was buried in the church of St. John Zaohary. 1440-1. — Sir John Pattesley, ox Paddesley, goldsmith, Master of of the Mint 1434 and 1483, Sheriff 1432, Mayor in 1440-1, son of Simon Pattesley, of Bury St. Edmunds. In the privy purse expenses of Henry VII. (1437) "Fyrste delivered by your gracious command- ment and appointment to send to Queen Katerine for her yerisgifte on New Year's Day, she being at Bermondsey, j tablett of golde with a crucifixe garnized with sapphires and perlesweyng aboute xiiij unc' of golde, and was bought of John Patteslee, goldesmyth, for the some of xl //." He was buried in St. Michael's, Crooked Lane. 1458. — Edward Bawdon, a goldsmith, circa 1458. 1487. — . . . Bemonde, a goldsmith. In the privy purse expenses of Henry VII. (1437) : "Item delivered by your said commandment to send that same day to my Lady of Gloucestre a nouche maad in manner of a man, garnized with a faire gret balay, v gret perles, i gret diamand pointed, with three gret hangers garnized with rubies and perles, bought of Remonde, the goldsmyth, for the some of xl li." 1432. — John Orewell, goldsmith. Engraver to the Mint 1432-40. 1450. — John Sutton, goldsmith, was one of the Sheriffs in 1440. Among the epitaphs in St. John Zachary's Church,* Stow gives the following : " Here lieth the body of John Sutton, citizen, goldsmith, and Alderman of London, who died 6th July 1450. This brave and worthy alderman was killed in the defence of the city, in the bloody nocturnal battle on London Bridge, against the infamous Jack Cade and his army of Kentish rebels.** * The old church of St. John Zachary, Maiden Lane, near Goldsmiths' Hall, was destroyed in the great fire and not rebnilt. The parish is annexed to that of St. Anne. 35 lioO. — German Lyas, a foreigner, was admitted into the francliise of Goldsmiths of London, to use the same craft as a freeman, for which privilege he paid to the Almesse of St. Dunstan £8 6s. 8d. In 1-152 this same German Lyas was brought before the Wardens for various offences, and particularly for selling a "tablet of gold" which was dishonourably wrought, being two parts of silver. On deliberation it was awarded that he should give to the fraternity a gilt cup of 24 oz. weight, and " lowley obey himself on his knees." This he did, bringing into the Hall a " cuppe chased with a sonne"(sun) weighing 26 oz., and was pardoned. 1443. — In this year the following wardens of the craft of the Gold- smiths' Company were chosen: — William Walton, William Basenire, or Bistnere, William Porter^ and William Rakeley, or Rockley. They were re-elected in 1844, but their names were differently spelt, as is frequently the case in early MSS. 1452. — T/w?nas Bab//, Chaplain to the Goldsmiths' Company, was buried in St. Foster's, Foster Lane, thus recorded : — " Dominus Thomas Baby quondam capellanus aurifabrorum London, qui obiit S die Novembri 1452" (Stow). 1439. — William Austin, of London. Flaxman in describing the monument of Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, at Warwick, describes the figures as being natural and graceful, the architecture rich and delicate, and that they are excelled by nothing done in Italy of the same kind at this time, although Donatello and Ghiberti were living when this tomb was erected in 1439. He says, " The artist was William Austin, of London." We insert his name among the gold- smiths, although we have no positive record that he was actually a worker in the precious metals ; but the arts were so nearly allied, the sculptor having so frequently received instruction in the workshop of the goldsmith, as in the case of Ghiberti, to whom we have just alluded, that we may be excused in thus recording his name in the list as an English artist and goldsmith. 1501-2. — Sir Bartholomeio Reade, goldsmith, Alderman and Mayor 1501-2, Sheriff 1497. He was Master of the Mint in 1481, 1492, and 1493. To have a house large and important enough to maintain the dignity of Lord Mayor, and befitting the splendour which he had determined should signalise his mayoralty, he purchased Crosby Place. It was here he received the ambassadors of the Emperor Maximilian during their stay, who had been sent to sympathise with Henry VII. on the death of his Queen Elisabeth, of York, and his son, Prince 3 * 36 Arthur, which events happened within a few months of each otlier ; and it was at Crosby Hall he gave his grand inauguration dinner recorded by Stow, at which were present more than 100 persons of great estate, in which hall was " a paled park furnished with fruitful trees, beasts of venery," &c. Bartholomew Reade was a great benefactor to the Goldsmiths' Company. He founded a grammar school at Cromer in Norfolk. He was buried in the Charter-house, and gave £100 to the church of St. John Zachary where his wife was buried. 1403, — Thomas Muschamp, goldsmith, was Sheriff in 14U3, in the mayoralty of Sir Matthew Philip, and was buried in the church of St. Mary Magdalen, Milk Street. 1474 — Oliver Davy, goldsmith, bequeathed to the Company, in trust, certain property, of the present estimated value of <£36 8s. per annum, for poor pensioners. 1511. — John Barrett, goldsmith, bequeathed about £,'6 5s. per annum present value, to supply coals to the poor of the Goldsmiths' Company. \i29.— Willia?n Russe, goldsmith, Sheriff 1429, Master of the Mints of London, Calais, Bristol, and York, 10 & 11 Henry VI. (1431-2), and Warden of the Exchange, 10 Henry VI. (Stow spells his name Rous.) He was buried in St. Peter's Church, in Chepe. 1452. — Thomas Harrison, goldsmith, is thus lauded in the Com- pany's books in 1452 : — " Considering how much the Company was indebted and their livelihood ruinous and in decline, great part of which could not be helped without great and notable cost, had of his blessed dispocition given twenty pounds towards making a parlour in one of the Company's houses in Wood Street." 1450. — Willia?n Breakspeare, goldsmith, died 1461, buried in St. John's Zachary, where he is styled " sometime merchant, goldsmith and alderman, the Commonweale attendant." 1452. — Sir Hiwijjhrei/ Hat/ford, goldsmith. Comptroller to the Mint and King's Assay Master 1452-9, Mayor in 1477-8; son of Roger Hayford, of Stratford le Bow. He was buried in the church of St. Edmond, Lombard Street. 1465. — "Item, the yeare aforsaid and the xxviij day of Marche, my master bout of Umfrey the Goldsmythe, a chaffer of sylver weyinge xviij unces and a quarter, and my master payd hym therefor of old grotez P- and in new grotez ij^- vj*^- paid for every unuce iij^" (Ex- penses of Sir John Howard.) 37 1455. — William Wodeward, goldsmith, Engraver to the Mint. 1456. — William Hede, goldsmith, being liveryman of the Gold- smiths' Company, and his wife, both made complaint to the wardens of their apprentice William Bowden, "who irreverently, shamefully, and of frowwinesse " had beaten his said mistress. His punishment, ordered by the wardens, was that he should be " had into the kcchyn of the Hall and there stripped naked, and by the hand of his master beaten until such time as he raised blood upon his body, in likewise as he did upon his mistress, and that he should there be made to ask his master and mistress of grace and mercy, naked as he was betyn." — Herbert's " History of the Goldsmith's Company." 1460. — John Adys, civis et aurifaber, London, qui obiit ultimo die Februarii 1461. Buried in St. John Zachary's Church. 1463—4. — Sir Matheiv Philip, goldsmith. Mayor of London in 1463-4, made Knight of the Baib by Edward IV. with other alder- men, for bravery on the battle field, on the occasion of the routing of Falconbridge and the Kentish rebels in their attempt to force the city. He was Warden of the Company in 1474, and subscribed 6s. 8d. towards St. Duustan's feast, which altogether amounted to £15 5s. 2d. 1461. — German Lynclie, of London, goldsmith, Warden of the Mint, was elected Graver of the Puncheons for life (1460-83) ; Master and Warden of the King's Mint in his realm of Ireland, within his castle of Dybeln (Dublin), and he was authorised to strike money for currency in Ireland, and was to make all manner of puncheons, irons, gravers, &c., within the city of London, or elsewhere, as should to him seem most speedful. 1465. — " Item, my master bout of Thomas Cartelaye, goldsmith, of Chepe, v chargers of sylver, xvj dysshes, and vij saussers, weyinge Ixix"- xix^- vj^-, after iij^- the unnce." (Expenses of Sir John Howard.) 1485. — Sir Hugh Bryce, son of Richard Bryce, of Dublin, gold- smith. Mayor in 1485, Sheriff 1475, Governor of the Mint in the Tower, and Keeper of the King's Exchange. The Goldsmiths' Company, like many others, had a rich pall, or herse-cloth, which is thus alluded to in the minutes: — " The Wardens shewed the Com- pany the goodly and rich hersecloth which was made with the goods of Sir Hugh Bryce, Dame Elizabeth, his wife, and Dame Elizabeth Terrell. It was agreed that the said cloth should not be lent to any other person than a goldsmith, or a goldsmith's wife ; that whenever it was used, tlie company assembled should pray for the said two 38 donors" souls, as well as the soul of the said Dame Elizabeth Terrell, and that the beadle should have for his safeguard and attendance twelve pence at the least." Bryce was Deputy to Lord Hastings, who was Master of the Mint for twelve years, and also to Bartholomew Keed, during the reign of Edward IV., before he was appointed Master himself in 1478. Caxton in '* Th' Ymage, or Myrrour of the Worlde," which he printed in 1481, says that he translated that book at the request, desire, cost, and dispense of the honourable and worshipful man Hugh Bryce, Alderman and Citizen of London, who told him that he intended to present it to the Lord Hastings. 1478. — Myhjs Adys, goldsmith, was warden of the Company in 1478, successor of John Adys before mentioned, who died in 1461. 1478. — The ordinances or statutes of the Goldsmiths' Company contained in a MS. book, written on vellum with illuminated initial letters, commences thus : — " Thys Boke was made and ordeynyd by — Hugh Brice, Altherman. Henry Coote, Mylys Adys, and William Palmer, Wardens. ,,Thexx day of September,in theyereofourLordeGod MCCCCLXxviij, and in the xviij yere of the Keigne of King Edward the Fourth. " Humfrey Hay ford, then Mayre of the Cyte of London, John Stokker and Henry Colett, SheryfiFs of the same Cyte." 1483. — The index of the same volume commences thus: — " Thys Kalendar was made and ordeynyd for this Boke by — Henry Coote, StepJiyti Kelke, John Ernest, and Allan Newman, Wardens. " The last day of August in the yere of our Lord God MCCCCLXxxiij, and in the ffurst yere of the Eeygne of King Bichard the thyrd. " Sir Edmond Shaa, Knyght, then Mayre of the Cyte of London. William Whyte and John Mathew, SheryflFys of the same Cyte." 1491. — Thomas Wood, Sheriff in this year, was an opulent gold- smith, and built Goldsmiths' Kow, in Cheapside, where most of the goldsmiths resided. Stow states : '* It containeth in number, ten fair dwelling houses and fourteen shops, all in one frame, uniformly built 39 four stories high, beautified towards the street with the Goldsmiths' arms, and the likeness of Woodmen, in memory of his name, riding on monstrous beasts all cast in lead, richly painted and gilt; these he gave to the Goldsmiths, with stocks of money, to be lent to young men having these shops," &c. Wood Street was named after him. 1480. — " To Selys, goldesmythe, for Mlij (1,052) ageletts of silver and gilt, weying CClxxj (271) unces iij quarters, and for Civ (155) unces grete and small spanges of silver and gilt, cont' in all CCCCxx\^ unc' and iij quarters, price of every unce vj^-=Cxxviij^'- vj'^- These were afterwards given out to Martyne Jumbard for embrowdering and setting of them in the garnysshing of vj coursour barneys, and a hoby barneys of grene velvet.^' (Wardrobe Accounts of King Edward IV.) 1480. — Matthew Shore, goldsmith of Lombard Street, husband of the notorious Jane Shore. His shop was called the Grasshopper. Concerning his wife, we find in the Pepys collection an old black- letter ballad, entitled, " The woful lamentation of Jane Shore,^ a goldsmith's wife in London, sometime concubine of King Edward IV." " In Lombard Street I once did dwelle, As London yet can witnesse welle ; Where many gallants did beholde My beauty in a shop of golde. 5F # # ^ I penance did in Lombard Streete, In shameful manner in a sheete." In the reprint of Heywood's " Edward IV.," by the Shakespeare Society (1st part, pp. 16, 23, 58, Ed. Lond. 1842), Falconbridge having raised a rebellion, marched on to London, encouraging his forces to restore King Henry (who had lately been deposed) from the Tower. On arriving at the gates of London Bridge, entrance to the city is refused by the Lord Mayor and citizens, together with the city apprentices. Matthew Shore, the goldsmith, is also of the party, and, having answered Falconbridge's appeal, is asked his name, and Falconbridge replies, " What ! not that Shore that hath the dainty wife — the flower of London for her beauty ? " In the 2nd Act, at the Mayor's house, Jaue Shore is represented as officiating as tlie Lady Mayoress, whereby the King first becomes acquainted with her. This cannot be a fact, as Shore never was Lord Mayor. ■•'■ Jane Shore died, at an advanced age, in the reign of King Henry \^^. 40 1485. — Robert Harding, goldsmith and Aklermau, Sheriff in 1J7S, ob. 1485. He gave, in money. ^40 to the new work of the steeple of Bow Church, Cheapside, in which church he was buried. 1512. — Robert Fenrhuther or Fenrother, Alderman, Master of the Mint with Bartholomew Reade in 1493, goldsmith, Sheriff in 1512, was buried in the church of St. John Zachary. He was Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths' Company in 1516 and I5l7. He was Master of the Mint 9th Henry VIII. 1500. — Christopher Eliot, goldsmith, died 1505, was buried in the church of St. John Zachary. 1517-18. — Sir Thomas Exmewe, Knight, goldsmith. Mayor in this year, Sheriff 1508. He made the water conduit in London Wall, by Moor Gate. Son of Richard Exmewe, of Ruthin, Flintshire. He was buried in the church of St. Mary Magdalen, ]\Iilk Street, in 1528. 1482. — Sir Edmund Shaa or Shaw, son of John Shaa, of Dron- kenfeld, Chester, was a goldsmith and engraver to the Mint in 1462. He was chosen Sheriff in 1474, and Lord Mayor 1482-S, Warden of the Company in 1474. At the Coronation of King Richard III., which took place during his mayoralty, he attended as cup-bearer with great pomp, and his claim to this honour was formally allowed and put on record (Lib. 1., fol. 19, a and b. Town Clerk's office). This Sir Edmund Shaa was goldsmith to the King, and on the 1st December, in the first year of his reign, sold him the following pieces of plate, viz. : " 4 pots of silver, parcel gilt, weighing 28 pounds 6 ounces ; 3 pots and 5 Bowes, 35 pounds ; 12 dishes, 11 saucers, silver, with gilt borders, weighing 44 pounds 11 ounces; 2 chargers, 10 saucers, an ewer parcel gilt, and 8 other chargers. The weight of the said plate was 275 pounds 4 ounces of troy weight, and came to £550 13s. 4d." Stow records tliat at his decease he appointed, by testament, his executors, with the cost of 400 marks, and the stuff of the old gate called Cripplegate, to build the same gate of new, which was per- formed and done in the year 1491. He founded and endowed a free school at Stockport, in Cheshire, in the year 1487. The will of Sir Edmund Shaw contains a bequest to the Goldsmiths to support this school. He also directs " 16 rings of fine gold to be graven with the well of pitie, the well of mercie, and the well of everlasting life," and to be given to his friends. His brother. Dr. Shaw, preached the 41 celebrated sermon at Paul's Cross in favour of the claims of RichartI Duke of Gloucester. 1519. — Sir John T/iurston, goldsmith and embroiderer, also Sheriff and Alderman. Stow informs us that he erected, at his own cost, on the bank of the river Thames, extensive granaries for storing up corn for the consumption of the city in times of scarcity, also six very large and four smaller public ovens. He gave £40 towards rebuilding Imbroiderers' Hall, in Guthurons Lane (now Gutter Lane), and £100 towards rebuilding St. Foster's Church, wherein he was buried in l5l(j. At an assembly of the Company in 1521, it is recorded: " Forsomuch as Sir J. Thurston, Upper Warden, was departed to Almighty God (on whose soul have mercy), the felliship named and chose to be Upper Warden in his roome Sir Thos. Exmewe, Knt." 1516. — The four Wardens of the Company in this year were : — Aide/man Fenrofher, Mr. AsJiley, Mr. Wattell and Mr. Reed. I5l7. — The four wardens in this year were : Alderraan Feirrother, Mr. Lowth, Mr. TJdall, and Mr. Twyssilton. John Ttcisleton, goldsmith and Alderman, was buried in St. Mat- thew's church, Friday Street, 1525. 1483. — Henry Cole, goldsmith, must have been a leading man in the trade, for at the Coronation of Kichard III. he was elected by the Common Council, among the heads of the Livery Companies, to attend the Mayor to Westminster as cup-bearer at the Coronation, who all went in great state.* 1508. — Sir John Shaw, goldsmith, Warden to the Mint 1492-97, of Wood Street, Cheapside, Engraver to the Mint in 1483, was Mayor in 1501-2, probably the son of Sir Edmond. In the privy purse expenses of Henry VII. (1497) we find: "To Master Shaa for a George of Diamants iiij li. iiij sh." Also " To John Shaa for iij rings of gold viij //." Sir John Shaw was knighted on the field at Bosworth. The first Lord Mayor's feast in the present Guildhall was given by Sir John Shaw. He was the first mayor who caused the Aldermen to accompany him on horseback to the water side, to take barge for Westminster. * Matthew Paris, in describing one of the shows which took place in 1236, on occasion of the passage of King Heniy III. and Eleanor of Provence through the City to West- minster, says : " They were received by the Mayor, Aldermen, and 3G0 of the principal ■citizens, apparelled in robes of embroidered silk, and riding on horseback, each of them carrying in his hand a gold or silver cup, in token of the j^rivilege claimed by the City for the Mayor to officiate as Chief Butler at the King's coronation." 42 1497. — John Vandelf, or John of Delft, goldsmith. In the privy purse expenses of Henry VII. (1497) : "To John Vandelf for a collar of gold for the King xxx /»." Also " For garnyshing a salett xxxviij li. i sh. iiij c?." 1509. — Henry Coste, goldsmith, one of the Sheriffs; deceased 1509 ; buried in the church of St. Foster's, Foster Lane. He built St. Dunstan's Chapel there. 1518. — Robert Amades, goldsmith to Cardinal Wolsey, Keeper of the Jewels to King Henry VIII., gives an account of his treasures with the weight and cost annexed, such as — " An image of our lady, 300 ounces of sterling silver ; six great candlesticks made at Bruges, with leopards' heads and cardinals' hats, chased and gilt, weighing 298 ounces; three * chargeours,' 197 ounces; twenty-five plates, 968 ounces; twenty-two dishes, 451 ounces; a cup of ' corone ' gold, 64 ounces." According to Cavendish, the Cardinal's biographer, " There was at great banquets a cupboard as long as the chamber was in breadth, with six deskes in height, garnyshed with guilt plate, and the nethermost deske was garnyshed all with gold plate, having with lights one paire of candlesticks of silver and guilt, being curiously wrought, which cost 300 marks. This cupboard was barred round about that no man might come nigh it, for there was none of this plate touched — there was sufficient besides." Robert Amades was buried in the church of St. Mary Wolnoth. 1522-3. — Sir JoJm Mundy , goldismiih, Mayor 1522-3, was son of William Mundy, of Wycombe, Bucks. He was buried in the church of St. Peter in Cheape; ob. 1537. The name of Boger Mundy (his son) is signed to a bill of expenses at St. Dunstan's feast as Warden of the Company in 1518. 1550. — Sir Thomas Gresham, a merchant and goldsmith of great renown, son of Sir Bichard Gresham, who was King's Exchanger in the reign of Henry VIII. He carried on business at the sign of the Grasshopper, No. 68, Lombard Street, the site of Messrs. Martins' banking-house; the original sign was in existence so late as 1795, but disappeared on the erection of the present building. He founded the Boyal Exchange, opened by Queen Elizabeth, 23rd January 1571. He also founded Gresham College, which he endowed with six pro- fessorships with £50 a year to each. This great goldsmith died in 1579, and was buried in St. Helens' Church, Bishopsgate. The bulk of his wealth was found to consist of gold chains. Gresham was present at the first council held by Queen Ehzabeth at Hatfield, and was 43 received with marked favour ; she promised him, if he did her none other service than he had done to King Edward, her late brother, and Queen Mary, her late sister, she would give him as much land as ever they both did. The characteristic reply was an exposition of his financial views : " An it please your Majesty to restore this your realm into sych estate as heretofore it hath been ; first, Your High- ness hath none other ways, but when time and opportunity serveth, to bring your base money into fine, of eleven ounces fine, and so gold after the rate ; secondly, not to restore the steel yard to their usurped privilege ; thirdly, to grant as few licenses as you can ; fourthly, to come in as small debt as you can beyond seas ; fifthly, to keep your credit, and specially with your own merchants, for it is they who must stand by you, at all events, in your necessity." It is worth noting how implicitly the advice appears to have been followed, with the exception of the matter of licenses. 1509. — Pietro Torrigiano. In the centre of the apsis or east end of Henry VII.'s chapel, Westminster Abbey, is the tomb of the royal founder and his queen, Elizabeth of York, The efiigies, which are undoubtedly likenesses, were originally crowned, they are recumbent on a pedestal adorned with pilasters, relievos of rose branches and images in copper gilt of the King's patron saints and preceding sovereigns ; at the angles were seated angels. It is enclosed by rich and massive gates of brass. This costly tomb was made by Torrigiano, a Florentine artist, and occupied his time for six years, for which he received the comparatively large sum of ^1,500. Torrigiano, it will be remembered, was the fellow-student of Michael Angelo, who, in a quarrel, broke the nose of his great rival. He came to England purposely to erect this tomb, which Bacon calls " the stateliest and daintiest in Europe." The brass screen, originally adorned with no less than thirty-six statues (now reduced to six), is of brass, resem- bling a Gothic palace, was designed and made by an English artist (date 1512). Torrigiano also executed the beautiful eflSgy of Mar- garet, Countess of Richmond, mother of Henry VII., in Westminster Abbey (date about 1509). In 1570 several ornaments were stolen from the monument of King Henry VII,, among which were some of the gilt images here spoken of. The thief, one Eaymond, was prosecuted by the Church. Torrigiano must have resided many years in this country, and designed and executed other monumental tombs and effigies. In the dingy Chapel of the Rolls, Chancery Lane, is the tomb of Dr. Young, 44 INfaster of the Rolls in the time of Henry VIII, The aged master reposes, in the sublime serenity of death, upon a marble sarcophagus, shaped like a Florentine cassone or marriage chest. In the panel of the pedestal beneath the inscription is the date mdxvi. The whole is the work of the immortal Torrigiano He also designed candelabra, and other decorative objects belonging to the goldsmith's craft, for Henry VIII. and the nobility. The ancient altar of the restored tomb of Edward VI., Westminster Abbey, a splendid work of Torrigiano, was destroyed in the civil wars ; but part of the frieze was found in 1869 in the young King's grave, and has been let into the modern altar. It is an admirable carving of the Renaissance, and shows the Tudor roses and the lilies of France interwoven with a scroll-work pattern. 1518. — The four wardens of the Company in this year were — Sir Thomas Exmew, kniyht, Roger Mundy, Henry Calion, and Robert Oxendly. Their names are attached to a bill of expenses for "a drynking and dinner on St. Dunstan's day " ; amount, i;28 9s. 6d. 1519. — Ralpli LatJiom, goldsmith. In the will of Rawf Lathom, citizen and goldsmith, 1519, is mentioned — " Duos pelves argenti cum lavat's in medio unius est una Eosa in alio scutum armor ' meor."* — O.P.C. AylofiFe. A goldsmith of the same name, probably his son, is in the list of Freeman Householders of the Goldsmiths' Company in 1553. 1531. — Williain Symso??, goldsmith. In the records we find that there were certain chains of a censor, weighing Gj ounces, which were attached by him, brought to be set by one Richard Allen, which chains belonged to the Abbot of Reading, in Berkshire ; Robert Trappes and John Pattersoti being then wardens of the Company. 1540. — At an assembly of the Goldsmiths' Company, "the follow- ing six goldsmiths were appointed to ride to fetch the Queen : Mr. Spendley, Mr. Aldewyn, Mr. Chaundeler, Mr. Braper, Mr. Uorton, and Mr. Hatwoode," to ride in black velvet coats with chains of gold about their necks, and velvet caps with broches of gold, and their servants to ride with them in russet coats of good cloth." 1540. — Sir Martin Bowes, goldsmith, Sheriff 1540, Mayor in 1545-G, Master of the Mint in 1542 and 154G, M.P. for London lour times from 1546 to 1555. He was Mayor five times, and lent Henry VIII. , whose purse was a colander, the sum of £300. Sir ^Martin was butler at Queen Elizabeth's coronation, and left his gold 45 fee cup, out of wliich the Queen drank to the Goldsmiths' Company.* His portrait, attributed to Holbein, hangs in the Hall. He presented a state sword to the Corporation of York, inscribed on the blade " Syr Martyu Bowes, knight, borne within this citie of Yorke, and Maior of the citie of London 1545. For a remembrance gave this sword to the maior and coramunaltie of this honorable citie." Many of the coins of Henry VIII. and Edward VI., struck while he was Master of the Mint, bear the Mint marks of a swan, rose, arrow, or a bow, coined at the mint in Durham House, Strand. The bow and the swan form part of his armorial bearings. The shield of Sir Marlin Bowes has in chief a swan between two leopards* heads, and below three bows, the ground semee with ermine. Stowe, in speaking of the illustrious personages buried in the old church of Grey Friurs, in Newgate Street, says, while naming many, " All these and five times as many more monuments, seven score marble grave-stones, alabaster tombs, &c., were all sold for £50 by Sir Martin Bowes, goldsmith and alderman." Even the name of Grey Friars became extinct when Christ's Hospital was founded. He died 4th August 15G0, and was buried in the church of St. Mary Wolnoth. Sir Martin Bowes founded almshouses at Woolwich, in Kent, by a bequest to the Goldsmiths' Company. 1541. — Sir John Williams. He was styled the King's Goldsmith and Master of the King's Jewels ; he dwelt in Elsing Spital. "In 1541, on Christmas even about 7 o'clock, a great fire began in the gallery thereof, which burned so sore that the flame, firing the whole house and consuming it, was scene all the city over, whereby many of the King's jewels were burned and more imbeselled (as was said)." — (Stow.) 1545. — Lawrence Warren, goldsmith. Assay Master to the Mint in this year. " Cambii, Cunagii et monete, Canterbury." He must have been accused of some malpractices in his office, having received a general pardon under the great seal for offences against the Mint in the time of Henry VIII., in which he is styled " late Assay Master." 1530. — Thomas Calton, goldsmith at the "Purse in Chepe." His name is signed to a bill of expenses as Warden of the Company in * The elegant cup presented by him to the Company, and which is still preserved amon^ their plate, could not be given him in right of his office, at the coronation of Quecu Elizabeth, as Chief Butler, because Sir William Hewett, citizen and clothworker, was Lord Mayor that year, and had the cup in his own right. Probably the above cup was a roj'al gift upon another occasion. 46 1526. At St. Mary Overie, Southwark, between 1548 and 1550, they parted with four chalices, weighing fifty-four ounces, to one Calton, at the sign of the " Purse " in Chepe, of which the said Calton made two communion cups weighing but fifty-two ounces, the balance due being I7s. 8d. (" Surrey Church Notes," by J. R, D. Tyssen.) 1626. — Hans Holbein, artist, born at Augsburg 1494, died in London in 1543. He was introduced by Erasmus to Sir Thomas More in 1526, when he came to England. He entered the service of Henry VITI. in 1537, and remained in England until his death. He designed numerous pieces of goldsmith's work, cups, jewellery, &c. during this reign. A drawing by him, for a cup for Queen Jane Seymour, is in the print-room of the British Museum, as well as designs for jewels. Other drawings are preserved at Basle, &c. He was buried in St. Catherine Cree Church. 1558. — Amabel Partridge was the principal goldsmith to Queen Elizabeth, who ordered payments to be made as follow : — " To Robert Branden and Affabel Partridge, for 3,098 oz. of gilt plate, at 7s. Od. the oz., which was given away in New Year's gifts, £1,161 17s. 9td.," &c. 1557. — William Walker, goldsmith, bequeathed to the Goldsmiths' Company, for charities, the sum of i6100 in money. 1579. — Alderman Heydon bequeathed to the Goldsmiths' Company the sum of £100 for the poor. 1560-80. — Mr. Anthony Dericke, of the "Queen's Arms" in Cheapside, was one of the Queen's goldsmiths in the early part of her reign. He was also Engraver to the Mint in the reign of Edward VI. and Elizabeth, and the last goldsmith appointed to that important office. He was a promoter of lotteries. The first of which we have any record was drawn before the western door of St. Paul's Cathedral in 1569. It included 10,000 lots, at 10s. each lot, the prizes con- sisting of plate. It lasted from the 11th of January till the 6th of May. The profits of this lottery were applied in repairing the havens of England. In 1580 there was another lottery, the prizes consisting of rich and beautiful armour. The following sarcastic motto in the books of the Merchant Tailors' Company in 1585 refers to this lottery : — *' One bird in the hand is worth two in the wood, If we get the great lot, it will do us all good." In 1012, James I. sanctioned another lottery of plate towards the 47 plantation of Virginia, in which the Grocers Company won a silver- gilt salt and cover worth £13 10s., for only a venture of £62 5s. and a fee of IQs. 6d. for delivery. 1553. — A list of Freeman Householders of the Goldsmiths' Com- pany, in the Chapter House, contains the following fifty- two names : — Henry Averell Nicholas Aldewyn Rohert Alleyn Martin Bowes, Alderman Nicholas Bull Thomas Baven John Bolter John Bardolph Thomas Browne John Barons Thomas Calton John Chaundeler William Chambers Basel Coruyshe Robert Draper John Dale John Frende John Freeman Henry Goldeville Rogier Horton Thomas Hays Edmond Hatcombe Robert Hortopp Cornells Hayes Nicholas Johnson William Keylway Rate Latham Walter Lambert Edmond Lee Robert Lawerd John Lewes William Lymson Rogier Mundye Wyncent Mundye Nicholas Molde Anthony Neale Lymond Palmer Rafe Rowlett Thomas Rede Robert Spendeley Thomas Sponer William Southwood Thomas Stevyns Robert Trappis Thomas Trappis Silvester Todd Rogier Taylour William Tylsworth Thomas Wastell Morgan Wolff Fabiant Wydder George Webbe. Some other goldsmiths are mentioned about this date — Mr. Warke, Palterton, John Waberley, Thomas Metcalfe, John Daniel, Robert Reynes and Robert Wygge. 1548-50. — Sir William Sharrington, of Durham House, Master of the Mint, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Edward VI., and Vice-Treasurer of the Mint at Bristol, was indicted before the Lord Mayor, and convicted on his own confession of having counterfeited, in the Mint at Bristol, 48 12,000 pounds of coins resembling the Teslons, without any warrant from the King, and against his Royal prohibition ; also of having defrauded the King in clippings and shearing of the coins, making the same thereby too light, and converting the same to his own profit, to the amount of £4,000 at the least; and for falsifying the indentures and books. He was attainted of treason, and all his lands, &c. forfeited. This counterfeiting of the money was supposed to have been done at the instigation of the King's uncle, the Protector, Sir Thomas Seymour, the Lord Admiral, to enable him to carry on his treacherous designs, Sharrington received a pardon under the great seal in 8rd Edward VI., and was afterwards restored in blood by an Act passed 3rd and 4th Edward VI. His house in Mark Lane, a stately mansion, was bestowed by the King on Heury, Earl of Arundel, who made it his residence. J 550. — Maryery Herkins carried on the goldsmith's business about this time. Her shop was in Lombard Street. 1550. — Robert Wygge, goldsmith of London, in the reign of Queen Ehzabeth. The names of Wigge and Dickson are mentioned in an inventory of St. George's Chapel, Windsor. In the Churchwarden's accounts of Wimbledon, Surrey, is recorded the following : — 1552. " Receivede for thre chalisses waying xxx*^ and v ounces, at v^ the ounce, whereof went to the Oommunyon Cuppe xxj ounces and a quartern, which coraeth to v^ \'f iij*^- And so remaineth xiij ounces and thre quarters, which commythe to iij^ viij^ ix^ whereof paide to Robert Wygge, goldesmythe of London, for the making and gilding of the Communyon Cuppe, after xx*^ an ounce, which Cometh to xxxv^ v*^-" (" Surrey Church Notes," by J. R. D. Tyssen.) 1500 — Thomas Muschcunp, goldsmith, at the sign of the "Ring with the Rubye " in Lombard Street. He was one of Queen Eliza- beth's goldsmiths. His name occurs in the visitation of the Heralds in 15G8 among others in the trade. A predecessor of the same name is mentioned a century earlier as Goldsmith and Sheriff of London, In the Churchwardens' accounts of Chelmsford, in 1500 : — " Receyved of Mr. Mustchampe, goldsmyth, at the syne of the Ryng with the rube in Lumbarde Street, for a gylt challys with a paten gylt, waying xxiij oz. and a quarter, at v^ iiij*^ the ounce, Som. is vj^^ iii.i^"" " Paid to jMr. Muschamp in Lombard Street, at the sygne of the 49 Ring with the rube for a coupe of gylt, weyinge xix oz. iij quarters, vjs viijd the oz., Som. is vj^^ xj^ vij'i" (" Old English Plate," by W. J. Cripps.) 1559. — John Wheeler. We find by the books of the Goldsmiths' Company that he was established in that craft in Chepe. The earliest date in which his name occurs is in 1559 (2nd Elizabeth). His son John removed to Fleet Street at the decease of his father, where he carried on his trade. He died about the year IGOO, and was succeeded by his son, William Wheeler, who took the premises called the " Marygold " after they were vacated by Richard Crompton, who kept an ordinary there, in the reign of James I. W. Wheeler was Comptroller of the Mint in 1627 and 1639. In the Goldsmiths' books, 27tli April 1666, is the following entry: " William Wheeler, the son of William Wheeler, goldsmith, deceased, upon the testimony of William Rawson and John Marryott, gold- smiths, was sworn and made free by patrimony on payment of the usual fees." William Wheeler, junior, Francis Child's uncle and father-in-law, continued as goldsmith. In 1676 the name of William Wheeler is no more seen ; his two apprentices, Robert Blanchard and Francis Child, succeeded to the business in partnership. {Vide " Blanchard and Child.") Thomas Tiirpin, goldsmith in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. In the Leverton Churchwardens' accounts of 1570 is paid to " Thomas Turpyn, the goldsmith, for facyonenge of the Com- munyon Cupp, weynge xij oz., x^. Item, He putt to the same cuppe a quarter and a halfe of an oz. of his own silver, ii^." (W. J. Cripps.) 1568. — John Burde or Bird, goldsmith. Among the Inquest Plate of St. Giles, Cripplegate Without, is an interesting drinking vessel, called a Mazer bowl, the cup being of maple-wood mounted with a broad silver-gilt rim and foot, round the stem is a finely chased scroll ornament, above which is inscribed " Ihon Burde Mead This In Anno DoMiNE 1568 " ; on the spread of the foot are engraved an eagle and other birds, stag, unicorn, &c., with his monogram LB., a true-lovers' knot between, enclosed in a lozenge, twice repeated. Inside is a gilt metal boss with a merchant's mark. The following occur in " A Register of Scholars at Merchant Tay- lors','' by Rev. C. J. Robinson, London, 1882 : — 1550. — Henry Newhall, goldsmith. His son educated at Merchant Taylors' in 1564. 4 50 lo50. — Robert Harrison, goldsmith. His son, Edward, was at Merchant Taylors' School in 1570. 1555. — Joint Htilson, goldsmith. His son, Edward, at Merchant Taylors' School in 1571. 1500. — Robert, son of John Hilli/ard, " gold-finder," was at Mer- chant Taylors' School in 1572. 15G0. — William Carter, goldsmith, died about 1570. A son, Thomas, was a scholar at Merchant Taylors', 1573. 1500. — Thomas Greene, goldsmith. His son Anthony was ad- mitted at Merchant Taylors' School in 1574. 15G0. — Roger Hi/nt, goldsmith. His son Richard admitted at Mer- chant Taylors' School, 1574. 1560. — Edward Rankyri, goldsmith. His son William admitted at Merchant Taylors' School in 1575. 1500. — Simon Brooke, goldsmith. His son Edward admitted at Merchant Taylors' School, 1576. 1570. — Edward Delves, goldsmith. His sous Robert and Edward admitted at Merchant Taylors' School, 1599. 1600. — Joh7i Hoare, goldsmith. His son John admitted at Merchant Taylors' School, 1007, IGOO. — John Lovejoy, goldsmith. His son Rowland admitted at Merchant Taylors' School, 1609. 1600. — William Keale, goldsmith. His son Robert admitted at Merchant Taylors' School, 1011. 1000. — Giles Simpsoji, goldsmith. His son Jeremy admitted at Merchant Taylors' School, 1611. 1570. — Robert Taylehois was a goldsmith in the reign of Elizabeth. Two of his sons, Ralph and Thomas, were scholars at Merchant Taylors' School in 1503 ; the former became prebendary of Canter- bury. 1570. — Nicholas Hillyard, born at Exeter 1547, died 1619, brought up as a goldsmith and jeweller, also a celebrated miniature painter. He was " goldsmith, carver, and portrait painter" to Queen Elizabeth, and continued in favour by James I. and appointed sole painter of" the Royal image." Round his portrait, painted by himself, is written, " Nic^- Hillyard, aurifaber, sculptor, et Celebris illuminator serenissimae lilisabethse." (In the collection of Lord De L'Isle and Dudley.) 1577. — Richard Pcobinson was celebrated for his misdeeds. He was in this year, according to Holinshed, drawn from the Tower to Tyborne, and there hanged for clipping of gold coins. 1577. — >S^/;- John Laiujlcy, goldsmith, was Mayor in this year 1576-77, Sheriff in 1500. 1583, — John Speilman, goldsmith, afterwards knighted by James I., erected a paper-mill at Dartford. In the State records of the year 1597 : " July 4. Grant to John Speilman, Queen's goldsmith, for fourteen years, on surrender of a former patent, of the sole license of collecting old rags and stuff for paper-making " ; prohibiting any others to erect paper-mills without his license. His first patent was taken out in 1583. 1588-9 and 1593. — Sir Richard Martin, knight, goldsmith, Master and Warden of the Mint from 1580 to his death in 1017, Sheriff in 1581, was Lord Mayor in 1589, and kept his mayoralty in one of the houses in Goldsmiths' Row, Oheapside. Sir Richard and his son Richard Martin, citizen and goldsmith, held the appointment of Master of the ]\fiut, together and singly, from 1580 to 1G04. Sir Richard died in 1017. 1589. — Robert Trapps or Tripps, goldsmith. His curious epitaph in St. Leonards', St. Martins le Grand, recalls his existence : — " When the bells be merrily rung. And the masse devoutly sung. And the meat merrily eaten. Then shall Robert Tripps, his wives And children be forgotten." 1600. — Sir Htu/h Myddelton was a goldsmith by trade and had a shop in Basinghall Street, much frequented by Sir Walter Raleigh and other scientific people. During the mayoralty of his brother. Sir Thomas Myddelton, he completed the supply of wholesome water by means of the New River, His portrait, by Janssen, hangs in Gold- smiths' Hall. He is painted in the style of Vandyke, in a black habit, his hand resting on a shell, which seems to pour out the important element for the supply of the city, and the motto " Fontes Fodinse " seems to imply the double benefit he bestowed on his coun- trymen by his tin mines and by the New River. Hugh Myddelton was of Welsh parentage, the sixth son of Richard Myddelton, who had been Governor of Denbigh Castle during the reigns of Edward VI., Mary, and Elizabeth. He was born on his father's estate at Galch Hill, close to Denbigh, in the year 1555. He was sent to London when old enough, where his elder brother, Thomas, was established as a grocer, and under his care he com- 4 5i-. 52 Luenced his career, and was entered as an apprentice of the Gold- smiths' Company, and subsequently became a goldsmith and jeweller on his own account in Basinghall Street. On the accession of James I. he was appointed one of the Royal Jewellers. He was assisted mainly in his great enterprise of supplying the metropohs with pure water by this king, who agreed to pay half the expenses in consideration of a half share in its ultimate profits, and to repay Myddelton one half of what he had already disbursed. Water was first let into the New Elver head at Islington in IGI-S, on which occasion Myddelton was knighted. The King took great interest in the scheme, and in 1022 narrowly escaped being drowned in the New River. King James I. afterwards created him a baronet and remitted the fee, which amounted to upwards of £1,000, a large sum at that time.* Sir Hugh Myddelton died an eminently prosperous man at the age of seventy-six, leaving an ample provision for his widow, and numerous bequests to his relatives and friends and gifts to the poor. The story of his dying in poverty is only one of the numerous fables which have been related of his history (Smiles), He died in 1631, and was buried in the churchyard of St. Matthew, Friday Street. The Welsh silver mines in Cardiganshire were discovered, in the reign of James I., by Sir Hugh Myddelton, which have ever since been worked with success. Sir Hugh bequeathed to the Goldsmiths' Company, in trust for the poor, a share in the New River Company, which they modestly valued to the Commissioners at about £200 per annum on an average, 1571. — John Lonyson, goldsmith, was Master of the Mint 1571-6. He died in 1583, setat 59, and was buried at the church of St. Vedast, alias St. Foster, in Foster Lane. 1689. — Isaac Suiloti, goldsmith, obiit 2nd May 1589; he was buried in the church of St. Andrew, Undershaft, * The 22nd May 1611, is memorable for the first creation of baronets. It is believed to have been the suggestion of the Earl of Salisbury to King James I., as a means of raising money for His Majesty's service, the plan being to create 200 on a payment of £1,000 each ; care, however, was taken that they should be all men of at least £1,000 per annum, and the object held out was to raise a fund for the colonisation of Ulster, to build towns and churches in that Irish province. From the connection of the first baronets -with Ulster, the}' were allowed to place in their armorial coat the open red hand, heretofore borne by the forfeited O'Neile, the noted Lamh derg Eirin, or red hand of Ulster. His successor, Charles I., with a view of raising money for his own service in January 1G2G, ordered all persons with a clear income of £40 per annum to receive the order of knighthood; but as many persons did not avail themselves of the privilege, the King, in 1629, compounded with those who did not accept it, by which means he raised the large sum of £100,000 58 1000. — George Heriot, jeweller to King James VT. of Scotland, and subsequently to James I. of England. He was born June 1563, eldest son of George Heriot, goldsmitb of Edinburgb ; tbe elder Heriot died in IGIO. The goldsmiths of Edinburgh were formerly classed with the "hammermen," or common smiths. They were separated by an Act of the Town Council on the 29 lb August 1581, which conferred on the goldsmiths a monopoly of their trade, con- firmed by a charter of incorporation from James VI. in 1586, investing the goldsmiths with tbe power of searching, inspecting, and trying all jewels set in gold, as well as plate, in every part of the kingdom, and power to punish aggressors by imprisonment or fine, and to seize the working tools of all uufree goldsmiths within the city. George Heriot was evidently instrnmental in obtaining the charter of incorpoi'ation in 1586, as well as the Act in favour of the Gold- smiths' Company in 1591 from which we quote the preamble: — "The samiu day the Provost, baillies, and counsell, and Adame Newtoune, haxter ; Cudbert Cranstoun, ftirrour ; William Blythman,j^e5cA^o?/r; Thomas Weir, masoun : Eobert Meid, wobster ; William Cowts, ttalker; Thomas Brown, bonetmaker, of the remanent deykins of crafts being convenit in counsall anent the supplicatioun gevin in before thame be George Heriott, deykin of the goldsmy this, for himselff and in name and behalfF of the remanent brether of the said craft." Heriot became a member of the Goldsmiths' Company, and in 1597 he was employed by the Court ; and Anne of Denmark, the reigning Queen, made him her goldsmith, and he was so declared " at the crosse, be opin proclamatione and sound of trumpet." Shortly afterwards he was appointed goldsmith to the King. He soon rose to opulence, and on the accession of James to the throne of England he followed the Court to London. He died on the l2th February 1624, setatis GO, and was buried at St. Martins in the Fields. He obtained eminence and wealth, and left upwards of £50,000. The celebrated hospital which he founded in Edinburgh, and named after \ [SH^DoJ I him, cost ;£30,000 in the erection by the time it Xjfl&iq.J / was finished, which was followed by contributions from other sources, and the fund had accumulated Seal of George Heriot. to nav all cliargres and leave a considerable surplus In Heriot's Hospital. r . O ("Laiug's Ancient Seals.") for its futurc maintenance. 1600. — Dame Mary Rammy, bequeathed to the Goldsnuths' Company the sum of iJ200 for the poor. 54 1588. — John Morlcy, goldsmith, bequeathed £,b per annum to the poor per the Company of Goldsmiths. 1599. — Peter Blundell, goldsmith, left by legacy to the Company the sum of sG150 for the poor. 1594. — Hugh Kayle was in partnership with Sir Richard Martin, and several grants for payment of money for jewels and plate, for New Year's gifts and presents to ambassadors, are recorded to them. In 1594, 562,005 10s. 8d.; 1597, £2,230 14s. lOd. ; 1599, £2,377 18s. 3d. 1603. — Sir James Veniberton, goldsmith. Sheriff 1602, Mayor in 1011-12. The Goldsmiths' pageant in this year was entitled " Chryso- thriambos, or the Triumph of Gold," devised and written by A. j\I. (Anthony Munday). He was buried in the Church of St. John Zachary. " This monument is erected to the memory of Sir James Pemberton, knight, who being Sheriffe of this city at the coming in of King James, entertained neere 40 Erles and Barons in his house on the day of the King being proclaimed. Afterwards, anno 1012, he was elected mayor of this city. He erected a free school in the parish of Eccleston, in Lancashire, sixteen years before his death, and gave £50 by the yeere to the maintaining thereof for ever. He gave also £500 to Christ's Hospital and £200 to the Company of Goldsmiths, besides many liberal gifts to the poore of his kindred. He died 8th September 1013, st. 08." 1603. — Philip Shelley, goldsmith of London, left by his will forty shillings a year for ever for the poor of his parish of St. John Zachary, where he was buried, to be paid by the Warden and Rentour of the Goldsmiths' Company, as appears by his will dated September 1003, *' though his monument was erected but in 1030." He also bequeathed to the Goldsmiths' Company, in trust, moneys for placing out appren- tices, university exhibitions to scholars, £10 per annum to maimed soldiers, £8 yearly to working goldsmiths, &c. 1630. — John Acton, goldsmith to Charles I. On the 13th July in this year the King issued his sign manual to pay " John Acton, His Majesty's goldsmith for gilt plate, chains and medals of gold, £5,777 15s. 9d. given away in New Year's gifts, and at christenings and to ambassadors; and also to pay £19 7s. Gd. to His Majesty's cutler and the almsmen, beadles of Goldsmiths' Hall, as has been accustomed. From Harl. MS. 1560 it appears that Thomas Acton of Elmley Lovett (a cadet of an ancient Worcestershire fimiily) had issue three 00 sons, Charles, Anthony, and John, who was a goklsmitli in London. {lido also Grazehrook's " Hcrakli-y of Worcestershire," sitb voce). William Acton, third son of John Acton, goldsmith, was admitted a scholar at Merchant Taylors' in 1658 ; he was horn at Bewdley in 1645. 1597. — John FoiV, citizen and goldsmith of London. He was founder of the Free School of Deane, co. Cumherland. He gave hy will, eighteenpence weekly for ever to an almsman helonging to Gold- smiths* Hall ; also money to poor prisoners and to several hospitals. " The said John Fox, heing of the age of 78, fell on sleepe the 8th day of June 1597." He was buried in the church of St. Lawrence in the Jewry. 1640. — Mr. Wakefield, goldsmith, is alluded to m the will of Rowland Backhouse, formerly Sheriff, dated 1047, in which he leaves his chain of office to his daughter Doddinge, weighing about thirty ounces, set with a diamond, bought of Air. Wakefield, the goldsmith. 1003. — Maximilian Poultraine and John de Critz erected the noble monument of Queen Elizabeth, in Westminster Abbey, in 1003. 1009. — John Beynolds was Assay- master to the Mint in this year. Ho calculated tables to cast up silver and gold. It does not appear when they were published, but they are printed at the end of the second edition of the " New Touchstone for Gold and Silver Wares," London, 1079. Gains Newmafi, goldsmith, gave to Christ's Hospital £6 ; St. Bar- tholomew's Hospital, £,Q 13s. 4d. ; and to Bridewell Hospital, £3 ; and the sum of ^£140 to the Goldsmiths' Company for their poor brethren. He died 3rd March 1013, and was buried in St. Matthew's Church, Friday Street, setat. 00, leaving seven sons and five daughters. 1012. — Robert Shirley, the Elder, presented a silver cup and cover, weighing 93^ ounces, to the Company in tliis year, which was melted down in 1007 to meet the requirements of ready money to repair the Hall after the Great Fire. 1030. — Thomas Leadham, goldsmith, Master or Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths' Company in 1030. He bequeathed for their use a silver cup and cover, which was melted with some other pieces of plate to raise money for the repair of the Hall after the Great Fire in 1667. 1605. — Wase (Christopher), goldsmith. He was buried in St. Vedast, alias Fosters', obiit 22ud September 1005, a?tntis 00 years 5G 1615. — George Smithes or Smithies, goldsmith and Alderman, was buried at St. Mary Staining Church; ob. 11th July 1(315. His son Thomas Smithies was chosen one of the Pyx Jurymen in 1049. He was Sheriff" in the mayoralty of Sir James Pemberton, 1601. 16.S2. — William Feake, goldsmith. His daughter Sarah married a certain William Smith, who died in 1632 and was buried in St. Saviours', Southwark, set. 68. 1025. — Richard Clieney, goldsmith, bequeathed £4 annually to four poor goldsmiths. 1648. — Robert Jenner, goldsmith, bequeathed to the Company jH'operty in trust to poor goldsmiths, of the present estimated value of ^6200 per annum. 1052. — Francis Ash, goldsmith, bequeathed property to the Com- pany for the poor ; present value, £100 per annum. 1015. — Robert Brocklesbury, goldsmith, bequeathed to the Gold- smiths' Company the sum of £340 for the poor. 1022. — Henry Banister, goldsmith, bequeathed to the Company for the use of the poor, in money, £100. 1021, — Richard Croshaw, goldsmith, "sometime Master of the Goldsmiths' Company. By his will he left £4,000 to the Company in trust for the maintenance of lectures, relief of the poor, and other pious uses.'' Obiit 2nd June 1021, and was buried at St. Bartho- lomew Exchange, setatis 70. William Jackson, goldsmith, deceased 1644. His son Joseph born in the parish of St. l^eonard's, Foster Lane, entered Merchant Taylors' School, 1632. (Rev. C. J. Robinson, " Register of Scholars.^0 Edward Edmunds, goldsmith, in Allhallows parish. His son James a scholar at Merchant Taylors' in 1043. {Ibid.) John Mackarnes, goldsmith. His son John at Merchant Taylors' School in 1 043. {Ibid.) Richard Marsh, goldsmith. His sons, William and James, were at Merchant Taylors' School in 1043. {Ibid.) 1640.' — Robert Paine, goldsmith, gave to the Company the sum of £300 for the poor. 1640. — Ralph Robinson, goldsmith, also gave in money £200 for the poor of the Company. 1049, November 22. The Jury of Goldsmiths elected and sworn by the Commouwealth to make two standard trial pieces for the coins, one piece in gold commixed in proportion of 22 carats of fine gold and 2 carats of alloy in the pound weight troy of England, and one 57 piece of silver of 11 oz. 2 dwts. fine and 18 dwts. of copper in the pound weight troy, were the following : — Sif John Wollaston, Knight and Alderman. Thomas Viner, Alderman. Thomas Noel, Alderman. Francis Ash. Thomas Smithie. Francis Hall. George Courthope. John Verrijn. Richard Morrell. Samuel Moore. George Snell. Richard Gib lies. Matthew Mason. Alexander Jackson. 1602. — Richard Rogers, Comptroller of His Majesty's Mint m 1602, presented a circular salt and cover, inscribed " To the Wardens and Commonaltie of y® mystery of Goldsmiths of London, desiring the same to be used at their solemn meetings and to bee remembered as a good benefactor, a.d. 1632." 1630. — Sir William Ward was a wealthy goldsmith in London and jeweller to the Queen of Charles I. Having an ample fortune, he resided at Heal in Staffordshire. He was sixth son of Edward Ward, of Bixley, in Norfolk. He married the daughter of Mr. Humble, leatherseller, a great benefactor to that Company. Mr. Humble's sister. Honor, married Sir Thomas Viner, goldsmith, Mayor in 1653, and created Baronet with Sir William Humble on the Eestoration in 1660.* Mr. W^ard's son and heir, Humble Ward, married the * In St. Saviour's, Southwark, is a monument to the memory of Richard Humble, Alderman of London, his two wives, and children, and on the north side of this monument are these lines : — " Like to the damask rose you see, Or like the blossom on the tree, Or like the dainty flower of May, Or hke the morning of the day. Or like the sun, or like the shade, Or hke the gourd which Jonas had, — Even so is man whose thread is spun, Drawn out, and cut, and so is done. The rose withers, the blossom blasteth. The flower fades, the morning hasteth, The sun sets, the shadow flies. The gourd consumes, — and man he dies." 58 daughter and heiress of Lord Dudley who became Baroness Dudley, Humble Ward was knighted, and on the 23rd March 1C44 was elevated to the peerage as Baron Ward of Birmingham. Edward, the second Baron Ward, at the demise of his mother succeeded to the Barony of Dudley in 1701, and became Lord Dudley and Ward. The vis- countcy and earldom was created on 13th February 18G0. 1650. — Henry Pin'ckney, goldsmith, at the sign of the "Three Squirrels" in Fleet Street, over against St. Dunstan's Church, was established about this time. Boyne quotes a farthing token issued by hira at the " Three Squirrels" in 1G50. In IGGG his house was burned down. Mr. Noble, in his " Memorials of Temple Bar," states that the terms of rebuilding were settled by the Commissioners in April 16G7, and in marking out it appears that Major Pinckney's property consisted of four houses leading, on the south frontage, " to the Temple Garden." In " Pepys' Diary," under date 1st December 16G0, we read : "Mr. Shepley and I went into Loudon, and, calling on Mr. Pinckney, the goldsmith, he took us to the tavern, and gave us a pint of wine." This business was carried on by Chambers and Usborne in 1 G93, and towards the end of the 18th century it was taken by Messrs. Gosling. William Pinckney, of the " Green Dragon," Inner Temple Gate, is spoken of about 1GG3. The " Green Dragon " was next door to the " Three Squirrels " in Fleet Street, and both became the property of the Pinckneys. Being destroyed in the Great Fire of IGCG, they were rebuilt as one house, and the sign of the " Squirrels " adopted. Being great losers by the closing of the Exchequer in 1G72, the Pinckneys, like many other sufferers, were probably compelled to relinquish their business. 1644.— -SeV John WoUaston, Knight, Alderman, Sheriff 1638, Mayor 1644. Sir Robert Harley, Master of the Mint for many years, having refused to stamp any of the proposed coins for the Common- wealth, except with the King's head as formerly, he was dismissed from that office. On the subject being referred to the Council of State, the members strongly recommended Sir John Wollaston as a fit and proper person for Master Worker of the Mint for 1648-9, but notwithstanding this repeated recommendation, the House appointed Aaron Guerdain, Doctor of Physic, as Master of the Mint in Harley's place. Sir John Wollaston was selected as foreman of the jury to superintend the making of gold and silver trial pieces for the Com- monwealth. By his will he bequeathed to the Goldsmiths' Company,. 59 in trust, property, as valued by the Commissioners, £25 per annum to Bethlehem Hospital and other charities, amounting to £140 per annum. Extracts from a Register of Scholars at Merchant Taylors'. (By the Rev. C. J. Robinson.) Henry Futter, goldsmith. His son Henry, born St. Mary Wolnoth 1G40, entered 1650. William Johnson, goldsmith. His only son William, born at St. Sepulchre's 1639, entered 1G52. Edivard Michell, goldsmith. His only son James, born 1640 in St. Andrew's Wardrobe, entered 1052. Tobias Coleman, goldsmith. His eldest son Tobias, born 1643, St. Leonard's, Foster Lane, entered 1658. John Feak, goldsmith. His fourth son Richard, born 1640, St. Mary Wolnoth, entered 1653. Gabriel Marriott, goldsmith. His eldest son Simeon, bom 1645, St. Dionis Backchurch, entered 1655. William Hough, goldsmith. His two sons Thomas and John, born 1645 and 1647, All Hallows', Lombard Street, entered 1655. Edivard South, goldsmith. His fourth son Edward, born 1644, St. John Zachary, entered 1655. Henry Whittingham, goldsmith. His only son Henry, born 1644, St. Olaves', Silver Street, entered 1656. George Bullen, goldsmith. His eldest son John, born 1649, St. Leonard's, Foster Lane, entered 1657. Hugh Lewis, goldsmith. His eldest son Charles, born 1643, St. Botolph, Aldersgate Street, entered 1657. Henry Baggs, goldsmith. His second son Francis, born 1651, St. Martin's, Vintry, entered 1658. William Wayne, goldsmith. His son William, born 1647, St. Catherine Cree Church, entered 1658. William Sankey, goldsmith. His second son George, born 1047, St. Mary Wolnoth, entered 1659. Thomas Bonny, goldsmitli. His second son Thomas, born 1647, entered 1650. Edward Abel, goldsmith. His third son Samuel, born 1650, St Peter's, Cornliill, entei-ed 16C0. 1640. — George Snell, of the " Fox " in Lombard Street, goldsmith, lost £10,800 by the closing of the Exchequer in 1672. He was 60 chosen one of the jury to superintend the making of the standard trial pieces for the Commonwealth in 1649. In 1G77 he is mentioned in the Little London Directory as a banker or keeper of running cashes at the same house. Four sons of George Snell were at Merchant Taylors' School— William in 1638 and George in 1643. The latter died young, s.p. according to Burke (" Landed Gentry "), and William died in 1705. Robert, third son, born at AUhallow's, Lombard Street, in 1642, Merchant Taylors' School lOoO, died 1666. John, fourth son, born 1651, Merchant Taylors' School 1660, succeeded liis father in the business. (C. J. Robinson, op. cit.) 1640. — Sir Thomas Finer, goldsmith, Sheriff in 1648, Lord Mayor 1653-4. He was chosen one of the jury to superintend the making of gold and silver trial pieces for the Commonwealth in 1649. He was knighted by Cromwell during his mayoralty, and created Baronet by Charles H. in 1660- Having been chosen Mayor during the usurpation, he was, with other Aldermen, displaced at the Restoration, and the former Aldermen were reappointed who had been set aside. He married Honor, the daughter of George Humble, Esq., ancestor of Lord Dudley and Ward (the present Earl Dudley). He died 11th May 1665, and was buried in St. Mary Wolnoth's, opposite his shop in Lombard Street. He bequeathed £200 for the poor brethren of the Goldsmiths' Company. His son Sir Robert erected a monument to his memory in 1672 ; also another monument in the same church to his brother, Thomas Vyner, Esq., Clerk of the Patents, who died in 1667, thus recorded: — "Thomas Vyner, Esq., son of Sir Thomas VynBr by his second wife Honour, daughter of George Humble, Esq., of this parish." An ancestor^ Sir William Viner, grocer, was Mayor in 1389. 1660. — Sir Jeremiah Snow was a goldsmith and banker in Lombard Street. He was a considerable loser by the closing of the Exchequer by Charles H. in J 672, having £60,000 deposited there. He was educated at Merchant Taylors' School, which he entered in 1641. His two brothers entered the same school — Edward in 1639 and Nathaniel in 1641. " Sir Jeremiah was knighted in 1678, and created a Baronet in 1679. He died in 1702." — (Le Neve.) As his name does not appear in the "Little London Directory" of 1677, he had probably retired previously, and was succeeded by Thomas Snow, at the " Golden Anchor " in the Strand. 1658. — Sir George Viner, son of Sir Thomas, was born in the parish of St. Mary Wolnoth in 1638, admitted as scholar in Merchant 61 Taylors' School in 1G44, "of St. John's College, Cambriclge, B.A., citizen and goldsmith of Loudon, banker to King Charles 11. Knighted and succeeded his father, Sir Thomas, in the baronetcy in 1GG5. He died in 1673." — (Burke's " Extinct Baronetage.") 166G. — Sir Charles Doe, goldsmith. For preserving the Goldsmiths' Company's plate and writings, and other their concerns, during the Great Fire, and placing them in a place of security at Edmonton — " For this careful and prudent act of the said Sir Charles Doe, the thanks of the Wardens and Assistants present were given him." 166G. — Robert South, John Terry, William Symonds, Mr. Maninyc, and William Daniel were goldsmiths, and donors of plate to the Goldsmiths' Company previous to the Great Fire of IGGG, at which time their gifts were melted down into coin to supply funds for rebuilding the Hall, &c. 1GG7. — Anthony BratUhaw, goldsmith, presented a cup to the Goldsmiths' Company in a previous year, which was melted in 16G7 to provide funds for repairing the Hall. 1G67. — James Feake White, goldsmith, is recorded as having pre- sented a cup to the Goldsmiths' Company, which was melted with several other pieces of plate, to provide ready money to repair the Hall after the Great Fire. Date unknown. 1632. — Simoji Gibbon, goldsmith, presented to the same Company a handsome salt-cellar, which fortunately escaped the fate of many others, and is still preserved. Given in 1G32. IGGO. — Alderman Francis Meynell was a goldsmith and banker, Sheriff in J 662. He is mentioned by Pepys in his diary, date 18th September 1662 : " At noon Sir George Carteret, Mr. (Jovenity and i, by invitation to dinner to Sheriff Meynell's, the great money man. He and Alderman Backwell, and much more noble and brave com- pany, with the privilege of their rare discourse, which is great content to me, above all other things in the world." And again, on the 19th January 1CG2-3: " Singled out Mr. Coventry into the matted gallery, and there I told him the complaints I meet every day about our Treasurer's, or his people's, paying no money but at the goldsmiths' shop3, where they are forced to pay 15 or sometimes 20 per cent, for their money, which is a most horrid shame, and that which must not be suflFered. Nor is it likely that the Treasurer, at least his people, will suffer Maynell, the goldsmith, to go away with i;iO,000 per annum, as he do now get, by making people pay after this mauner for their money." 62 1G49. — Richard Morrell, goldsmith. His name occurs as one of the Jury of Goldsmiths elected hy the Commonwealth in 1649 to superintend the making of standard trial pieces of gold and silver for the coins. He presented a silver cup to the Goldsmiths' Company, and by his will, dated 1703, bequeathed a sum of money to found almshouses at Hackney, besides an annuity of 52s. for the poor. 1079. — Thomas Jamesofi, goldsmith, gave £100 for the poor of the Company. 1663. — Sir James Drax gave to the Goldsmiths' Company a dona- tion of £100 for the poor. 1601. — Antliony Walter, goldsmith, gave to the Company £100 for the poor. 1637-56. — John Verryn, goldsmith, who resided at East Acton, founded almshouses at Acton by a bequest to the Goldsmiths' Com- pany dated 1656. He was also appointed one of the Jury of Gold- smiths by the Commonwealtli, in 1649, to superintend the making of standard trial pieces for the coinage. In 1637 he was imprisoned and fined with others, on the information of Thomas Violet, for melting the heaviest coins into ingots and exporting the same into foreign countries. J 663. — John Hinde, goldsmith. In this year (1663) his name appears in Alderman Backwell's ledgers as having an account with him. In 1677 the "Little London Directory" shows that John Hinde and Thomas Caritood kept running cashes over against the Exchange in Cornhill. 1670. — Sir Thomas Cook, Knight, goldsmith. In the "Little London Directory,'' 1677, we find that Thomas Cook and Nicholas Cary were goldsmiths and bankers at the " Griffin " in Exchange Alley. John Cook, described as son of a knight (viz. Sir Thomas), was at Merchant Taylors' School in 1686, and of St. John's College, Oxford, in 1693, (C. J. Robinson, ojy. cit.) 1662. — Da?iiel Bellingham, goldsmith. His name occurs as patentee with Sir Thomas Vyner and Robert Vyner in the establish- ment of a mint for coining silver in Dublin in 1662. An office with all the usual appointments were prepared. A patent was granted for twenty-one years to coin small silver moneys ; but the undertaking was dropped, the terms not being sufficiently remunerative to the projectors. 167G. — Blanchard and Child. After William Wheeler's death, Piobert Blanchard, who was considerably senior to Francis Child, G3 appears to have carried ou the business by himself. Blanchnrd having married Child's mother, he took him into partnership a few years after. In the "Little Loudon Directory" (1077) tlic firm is styled Blanchard and Child, keeping " running cashes," or actually bankers. Kobert Blanchard died June 5th, 1681, when the firm was Francis Child and John Rogers, the latter being manager, a custom -which has existed in that bank, and which is still continued ; subsequently a Mr. Jackson was taken in as a junior partner. At Blanchard's death, Francis Child, the industrious apprentice, in 1681, became possessed of the whole fortune of the Wheelers and Blanchards, having married Elizabeth his cousin, only daughter and heiress of his uncle William Wheeler, junior. Robert Blanchard bequeathed £200 to the Goldsmiths' Company for the poor. Late in Charles II. 's reign Alderman Backwell, who was ruined by the iniquitous closing of the Exchequer, became bankrupt in 1672, and his business was transferred to the firm with all the books and accounts, which are still preserved ; but it does not appear, as has been stated, that he had any further interest as a partner, Backwell having fled to Holland, where he died in 1679. Among the accounts thus transferred were those of Nell Gwynne, Prince Rupert, and many of the nobility. Alderman Backwell's son, Tyringham, married Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the first Sir Francis Child, by whom he had two sons, Barnaby and William, who both went into the bank and subsequently became partners. 1677. — Jolm Snell, fourth son of George Snell, succeeded liis father as goldsmith and banker, at the sign of the "Fox " in Lombard Street; born 1051. He is mentioned in the *' Little London Direc- tory " as keeping " running cashes " in 1677 at the same house. Thomas Violet carried on the business of goldsmith in London. The practice, so ruinous to the coinage, of culling out the more weighty coins for the purpose of reducing them to bullion, was about this time (1627) carried to an alarming extent, so as not only to produce a scarcity of money, but also to render that which remained too feeble, and to raise the price of silver above that allowed by the mints. To check these abuses, the King issued a proclamation in this year that all persons were forbidden to exchange or buy any bullion in any G4 part of His Majesty's dominions, or should give or receive for the exchanging of any current coins more than the said coins should be current for, and that no coin should be exported, and no goldsmith melt any current coins, or give more than the price allowed at the mint, under heavy penalties. In J 637, Violet was instrumental, with others, in melting down the heaviest coins of the King into bullion, and giving a higher price than was allowed by the mints for gold and silver, and exporting the same, for which complicity he was informed against in the Star Chamber, and imprisoned for above twenty weeks for refusing to answer inter- rogatories, but was pardoned on condition of discovering his accom- plices and paying a fine of £2,000 in gold. The others were Henry Futter, Henry Sweeting, Peter Hern, John Terry, Arnold Brames, Isaac Gold, Timothy Eman, Randall Crew, Francis Brogdeu, Luke Lee, John Perryn. They were sentenced to be committed to the Fleet. Hern, Terry, and Eman were fined £2,000 each, Brames £],000, Futter and Sweeting £500 each, and Perryn £100; the others were discharged. They were, doubtless, all goldsmiths in a considerable way of business. Futter, Perryn, and Terry have been herein noticed. Perryn was one of the Jury in 1649 to make trial pieces for the Commonwealth. Violet boasts in one of his publications — " A true Discovery how the Commons of England had been cheated of almost all the Gold and Silver Coin of this Nation," London, 1653 — that the persons who were accused and convicted in the Star Chamber, were informed against by him. He afterwards wrote also " An Appeal to Csesar,^^ endeavouring to inculpate the goldsmiths of Lombard Street, "who lay up gold and silver for the merchants to transport, some goldsmiths keeping great merchants of London's cashes and some noblemen's cash. By this credit of several men's moneys the goldsmiths in Lombard Street are in the nature of bankers, and have a great stock of treasure by them always of gold, foreign coins, and silver. The goldsmith is your merchants' jackall, as the jackall is to the lion, they hunt for the lion's prey," &c. 1650. — Alderman Edward Backwell was a goldsmith, and one of the largest bankers in the early part of the reign of Charles I. He carried on his trade at the "Unicorn" in Lombard Street, between the " Grasshopper " and the " White Horse," about 08 or 69 of the present numbering. He is frequently mentioned by Pepys in his *' Diary.'' 24th December 1660 : " I went to choose a payre of Can- 65 dlesticks, to be made ready for me at Aldermiin Buckwell's." He made a large fortune ; but in the reign of Charles II. when, as Granger says, " the laws were overborne by perfidy, violence, and rapacity," he lost, on the closing of the Exchequer in 1672, as much as £295,994. After his bankruptcy in 1G72 he retired to Holland, and died in 1G79. lOoU. — John Pargiter was a goldsmith in Fleet Street, next door but one to Sergeants'' Inn Gate. He filled many parish offices in St. Dunstan's in 1G36. In his " Diary" Pepys gives this estimate of him : " I took up in the coach Mr. Pargiter, the goldsmith, who is the man of the world I do most know and believe to be a cheating rogue." His premises were destroyed in the Great Fire, and not rebuilt until three years after. One of his sons opened a shop in St. Clement's parish, where he was buried in 1G88. IGGO. — Humphrey Stocks or Stokes, Pepys' " own little goldsmith," lived first in Paternoster Row; in 1G77 he removed to the "Black Horse" in Lombard Street. In 1740, John Bland and Son were established there, the predecessors of Messrs. Barnett, Hoare, & Co. 1G80.— 71/y. Fells, goldsmith, "The Bunch of Grapes," Strand. The following advertisement appears in a newspaper of October 29th, 1680 : — " There was dropt out of a balcony in Cheapside a very large watch case studded with gold ; if any person hath taken it away and will bring it to Mr. Fells, goldsmith, at the sign of ' The Bunch of Grapes' in the Strand, he shall have a guinncy reward." 1662. — Charles Everard, goldsmith, lived at the "Star," near Exchange Alley, in Lombard Street, in 1662, afterwards occupied by John Wasson, and subsequently by Joseph Hornby. 1665. — John Colvill, of Lombard Street, noticed by Pepys, June 29th, 1GG5 : "After dinner to my little new goldsmith's, whose wife, indeed, is one of the prettiest, modest black women that I ever saw. I paid for a dozen of silver salts, £.Q l4s. 6d." Colvill had no less tlian £85,000 in the Exchequer when Charles 11. closed it. 1666. — Sir Robert Finer, of Lombard Street, was a celebrated goldsmith ; Sheriff in IGGG, Mayor 1675. He made the Crown Jewels for Charles II.'s coronation at a cost of upwards of £30,000, and entertained His Majesty at Guildhall during his mayoralty in 1 675. Pepys says: " 1st February 1666. — Thence to Sir Robert Viner's, leaving clear m his hands £2,000 of my owne money, to call for when I pleased." A short time after, Pepys adds that he went to Lombard Street and brought it away, being much surprised to find he received £35 for the use of it for a quarter of a year. When the Exchequer 5 G6 closed in 1G72, Viner had in it no less than £416,724.. This, however, does not appear to have ruined him or shaken his credit, as he was elected Mayor a few years after. Evelyn in his " Diary," 19th June 1679, says: ''I dined at Sir Robert Clayton's with Sir Robert Viner, the ffrc(fl hanquer." The following story is recorded by Grammont. Sir Robert Viner was a very loyal man, and, if you will allow the expression, very fond of his Sovereign. He entertained His Majesty Charles II. at Guildhall during his mayoralty in 1676 ; but what with the joy he felt at heart for the honour done him by his Prince, and the warmth he was in with continual toasting healths, his lordship grew a little too fond of his royal guest, and entered into a familiarity not alto- gether graceful in so public a place. The King understood very well how to extricate himself in all such difficulties, and, with a hint to the company to avoid ceremony, stole off and made towards his coach, which stood ready for him in Guildhall Yard. But the Mayor liked his company so well, and was grown so intimate, that he pursued him hastily, and, catching him fast by the hand, cried out, with a vehement oath and accent, " Sir, you shall stay and take t' other bottle." The airy monarch looked kindly at him over his shoulder, and with a smile and graceful air repeated this line of the old song — " lie that 's drunk is as great as a king," and immediately I'eturned and complied with his host's invitation. " Sir Robert Viner erected at his own charge at Stocks Market Conduit, upon a pedestal eighteen feet high, an equestrian statue of Charles II. trampling on an enemy with his horse's feet. On the pedestal was his coat of arras within a compartment of fishes." The great civil war, though it ruined thousands, was nevertheless the cause of many large fortunes being acquired. Viner was one of these lucky men. In one transaction, recorded by Pepys, he cleared i£l 0,000 by a timely loan to Charles II. The statue alluded to above has a curious history. Sir Robert, wishing to show his loyalty and gratitude at as cheap a rate as possible, obtained, through his agent at Leghorn, a white marble group which was to have been erected in honour of John Sobieski, King of Poland, commemorating his con- quest of the Turks, representing that hero on horseback, the animal trampling upon a prostrate Mussulman. A little alteration, not by any means an improvement, was made in the faces of the figures. 67 Sobieski was converted into a very indifferent likeness of Charles II. and the prostrate foe into that of Oliver Cromwell ; but the artist omitting to erase the turban on the ^Mussulman's head, ludicrously revealed the imposture. This group was unveiled on the day the King attended the mayoral banquet at Guildhall. It was taken down in 1730 (having remained i?i situ for sixty-one years), to make room for the Mansion House, built on the site of the old Stocks Market. For many years it lay neglected in a builder's shed, till an enterprising innkeeper set it up in his back-yard. At last, in 17 79, the Corporation presented it to Robert Viner, Esq., a descendant of the loyal Lord Mayor, who forthwith removed it to decorate his country seat. A satirical poet of the day thus apostrophizes the statue : — The Last Di/iiii/ Speech and Confession of tl><- Horse at Stocks Market. Ye whimsical people of London's fair town, Who one day put up what the next you pull down ; Full sixty-one years have I stood in this place, And never till now met with any disgrace. What affront to crowned heads could you offer more bare, Than to pull down a King to make room for a Mayor ? * * * * The great Sobieski, on horse with long tail, 1 first represented when set up for sale ; A Turk, as you see, was placed under my feet. To prove o'er the Sultan my triumph complete. ■>^ 4f * ^ When the King was restored, you then, in a trice, Called me Charles the Second, and, by way of device, Said the old whiskered Turk had Oliver's face — Though, you know, to be conquered he ne'er felt the disgrace •5f # -Sf -Jf As the market is moved, I 'm obliged to retreat ; I could stay there no longer with nothing to eat ; Now the herbs and the greens are all carried away, I must trot unto those who will find me in hay. Sir Robert Viner had a black boy, who died of consumption. He had his body embalmed and kept in a box at his seat, Swakeley House, Middlesex. Pepys mentions, in his diary, having seen it. Sir Robert contributed largelv towards the rebuilding of St. !Mary 5 * 68 Wolnotb, "a memorial whereof," says Strype, ''are the Vines that adorn and spread about that part of the church that fronts his house and the Street (Lombard Street), insomuch that the church was used to be called Sir Robert Viuer's church." His house was on the spot where the General Post Office now stands in Lombard Street. The bills of Sir Robert Viner for making the Regalia for the Coronation of Charles II. will be found in speaking of " the Regalia." 1C70. — William Qosiiny, one of the Sheriffs in 1684, who was knighted and became Alderman of Farringdon Without, was probably the founder of, the well-known firm of goldsmiths and bankers ; they were originally plate-workers as well as goldsmiths. We first meet with the name in the account of the secret service moneys of Charles II. " On the 22nd May 1074. — To Richard Bokenham, in full, for several parcels of gold and silver lace, bought of William Gosling and Partners by the Duchess of Cleveland, for the wedding clothes of Lady Sussex and Lichfield, £GlO 8s." On the copper plate at Goldsmiths' Hall, struck by the makers with their punches between 1675 and 1097, the letter G surmounted by a crown represents this firm. The next time we find the name is in the Goldsmiths' books, when, on the 28th June 1739, Bichard Gosling enters bis name as plate-worker, residing in Barbican. On the 7th July 1743 he removed to Cornhill. From 1750 to 1757 the firm was Gosling and Bennett, and in the Parliamentary Return of 1773 they are described as Richard and Joseph Gosling, spoon makers, Cornhill. 8ir Francis Gosling, Knt., "a gentleman of the most amiable character in public and private life. He was elected Alderman in 1756, and served the office of Sheriff in 1758, having twice declined that of Lord Mayor on account of ill-health. He died 23rd December 1768, and was succeeded as Alderman of Farringdon Without by John Wilkes, Esq." (Hughson.) It was probably about 1780 when the Goslings took the house in Fleet Street with the sign of the " Three Sciuirrels," where it still remains over the centre window, and where they still flourish at the same house. In 1796 the firm was Francis Gosling, William Gosling, and Benjamin Sharpe, and it is still styled " Goslings & Sharpe." The original sign, in solid silver, is preserved, and can be seen in the front shop ; it is about two feet high, made to lock and unlock, and was discovered in the house in 1858, having probably been taken down on the general removal of street signs, and forgotten. This 69 liouse in Fleet Street is stated to have belonged to Henry Pinckuey, a goldsmith, about the year 1650. Boyne mentions a farthing token issued by him at the " Three Squirrels," over against St. Dunstan's Church in 1G50. (See Pinckney.) The following goldsmiths were also severe losers by the closing of the Exchequer in 1G72, which caused the utter ruin of several of them : — 1666. — William Rawson and John Marriott. 1668. — Francis Kenton/' King's Arms," Fleet Street. He recovered his position and is found in the list of those who kept "running cashes " five years later. 1668. — John Mawson & Co., the " Golden Hind," Fleet Street. They kept "running cashes " at the same house in 1677. 1670. — Joseph Horneby, goldsmith, at the " Star" in Lombard Street. He took a lease of these premises in 1666, which were burned down shortly after. He lost dB22,500 by the closing of the Exchequer in 1672, but still continued his business, being mentioned in the " Little London Directory " of 1677 as keeping " running cashes " at the same house. 1672. — Jolm Portman lost by the same iniquitous proceeding ^676,000. 1672. — Thomas Rowe, of the "George" in Lombard Street, lost d6l7,000. Thomas Eowe and George Green were at the same house as bankers in 1677, being included in the list in the "Little London Directory." 1672. — Bernard Turner, of the " Fleece," Lombard Street, lost £16,000. Li 1777 the firm was Turner and Tookie, keeping "run- ning cashes." 1672. — Robert Welstead lost upwards of ^611,000. 1672 — Gilbert Whitehall lost as much as ^6248,000. 1077. — John Coy^.9 was a goldsmith keeping " running cashes" at the " King's Head " in the Strand in this year, who had apparently a very good connection as a banker. 1677. — John Temple, goldsmith. Sir Eobert Viner's manager, car- ried on his business after Sir Kobert's great loss compelled him to relinquish it. Pepys styles him, "the fat blade, Sir Eobert Viner's chief man." In 1777 ^Ye find him at the " Three Tuns " in Lombard Street, in partnership with John Scale. 70 1077. — Thuinas Williams, goldsmith, at the " Crown " in Lombanl Street, kept " running cashes " in this year ; he was the predecessor of Messrs. Willis, Pcrcival & Co., bankers. 1070. — Lindsay, Juhn, a goldsmith, circa 1670. He subsequently married Dorothy, the widow of John Colvill of Lombard Street. In the " Little London Directory" of 1077 we find a list of gold- smiths who were also bankers or kept " running cashes " ; plate- workers, not keeping shops for the sale of plate, are excluded from this list. " Hereunto is an addition of all the goldsmiths that keep running cashes." John Addis and Compamj, at the Sun in Lumbard Street. John Bolitho and Mr. Wilson, at the Golden Lion in Lumbard Street. John Ballard, at the Unicorn, Lumbard Street. Job Bolton, at the Bolt and Tun in Lumbard Street. Robert Blanchard and Child, at the Marygold in Fleet Street. Thomas Cook and Nicholas Cary, at the Griffin in Exchange Alb y. Mr. Cnthbert, in Cheapside. Mr. Coygs, at the King's Head in the Straud. Mr. Churchill, in the Strand. Charles Diincomb and Richard Kent, at the Grasshopper in Lum- bard Street. John Ewiny and Benjamin Norrington, at the Angel and Crown in Lumbard Street. Mr. East, in the Strand. Thomas Foivles, at the Black Lion in Fleet Street. Joseph and Nathaniel Hornhoy, of the Star in Lumbard Street. Johti Hind and Tliomas Caruood, over against the Exchange in Cornhill. Benjamin H in tun, at the Flower de Luce in Lumbard Street. James Herriot, at the Naked Boy in Fleet Street. James Hore, at the Golden Bottle in Cheapside. James Johnson, at the Three Flower de Luces in Cheapside. Thomas Kilborne and Capill, at the King's Head in Lumbard Street. Mr. Kenton, at the King's Arms in Fleet Street. Mr. Ketch, at the Black Horse in the Strand. Henry Lamb, at the Grapes in Lumbard Street. James Lapley, at the Three Cocks in Cheapside. John Mawson and Company, at the Golden Hind, in Fleet Street. Henry Nelthorpe, at the Rose in Lumbard Street. 71 Thomas Price, at the Goat in Lumbard Street. Peter Percefull and Stephen Evans, at the Black Boy in I.umbard Street. Thomas Pardoe, at the Golden Anchor in Lumbard Street. Thomas B,ov)e and Thomas Green, at the George in Lumbard Street. Humplireii Stocks, at the Black Horse in Lumbard Street. John Siicetajjle, at the Black Moor's Head in Lumbard Street. John Snell, at the Fox in Lumbard Street. Michael Schrimpshaw, at the Golden Lion in Fleet Street. Richard Sialey, in Covent Gai'den. John Temple and John Scale, at the Three Tuns in Lumbard Street John Thursby, at the Ball in Lumbard Street. Bar Turner and Samuel Tookie. Major John Wallis, at the Angell in Lumbard Street. Peter Wade, at the Mermaid in Lumbard Street. J'eter White and Churchill, at the Plough in Lumbard Street. Thomas White, at the Blew Anchor in Lombard Street. Thomas Williams, at the Crown in Lumbard Street. Robert Ward and John Townley, at the Ram in Lumbard Street. 1677. — James Hore or Hoare, Warden of the Mint with Charles Buncombe 1G78— 81, ancestor of the well-known bankers, is described in the foregoing list as keeping " running cashes " at the " Golden Bottle " in Cheapside, but his goldsmith's trade was established earlier than 1*^77. He was Comptroller of the Mint in 16G1, Surveyor of the Meltings and Clerk of the Coins in 1665, and from 1G79 to 1082 Warden of the Mint. About 1692 he removed to Fleet Street where, under the sign of "The Golden Bottle," his descendants still flourish. The old sign may be seen over the doorway ; it is the form of the old leathern bottle in which ale was carried by the labourers, hay- makers, and others in the l7th century. The popular version is that it represented the identical bottle carried by the founder of the firm when he came to London to seek his fortune. SirEichard Colt Hoare, the celebrated Wiltshire antiquary, attempts to destroy this romance in his family history ; he says the Bottle is merely a sign adopted by James Hoare, the founder of the bank, from his father having been citizen and cooper of the city of London, but, in fact, coopers did not make leathern bottles or any wooden vessels of that shape. Sir Richard Uuare, goldsmith; Sheriff 1709, liord Mayor 171.'!, 7-2 M.P. for the City of London. He died in 1718, and by his will he left the sura of £'200 for the poor of the Goldsmiths' Company, and was buried at St. Dunstan's in the West; the monument having been erected by his son Henry, 1718. — Henry Hoare succeeded his father Sir Richard; a book plate in the possession of Captain Hoare, bears his arms and date 1705. The old canting motto of the family, " Datur hora amori," is susceptible of various free translations. Ho bequeathed in 1722, £200 for the poor of the Goldsmith's Company. 1722. — The secondiSir Ricltanl Hoare,^x'mc\])\i\ of the firm,succeeded SirF. Child as Alderman of the Ward of Farringdon Without, Sherift" in 1740-41, in which year there were three lord mayors. He died 12th October 1 754, and was buried in St. Dunstan's ; his monument records that he was Lord Mayor in the memorable year 1745, in which alarm- ing crisis he discharged the great trust reposed in him with honour and integrity, to the approbation of his Sovereign and of his fellow citizens. 1674, — John Saunders, goldsmith, presented to the Goldsmiths' Company two silver cups and covers. We have not met with ny other notice of him. 1670-90, — Brattle {Sir John) was King's Assay Master at the Mint from 1670 to 1690, A Mr. Brattle was in 1666 Deputy Assayer at Goldsmiths' Hall, " Sir John Brattle, a worthy person, and who hath long enjoyed a considerable office in the Eoyal Mint " (Dr. Walker's account of Ei;[(ojv Bao-tAtKi;, 4to. Lond. 1691). Charles Brattle was King's Assayer at the Mint from 1090 to 1716, also a Daniel Brattle was Assayer at the Mint about the same time. 1680-1702. — Marot {Daniel), a Huguenot artificer and designer, was originally an architect. He was brought to this country by William III. from Holland, where he had taken refuge. His works have been described as " an inexhaustible treasury of models for gold and silver," The candlesticks, in the form of Corinthian columns (prompted by his early pursuits), were probably designed by him, although popularly ascribed to the period of Queen Anne, He doubtless was the cause of a great improvement in the style of plate of the Anne era now so much appreciated, 1677. — Charles Buncombe and Richard Kent were goldsmiths at the " Grasshopper " in Lombard Street, Duncombe was an appren- tice of Alderman Backwell, and on his retirement and bankruptcy, occasioned by the closing of the Exchequer, started ou his own account in partnership with Mr. Kent. Charles Duncombe was 73 Master or Wardeu of the Mint with James Ilore 1G7S-81. He was very successful and acquired an immense fortune. About 169G he purchased the Duke of Buckingham's estate at, Hehnsley, in Yorkshire, for £90,000 ; it was afterwards called Buncombe Park. Si)- Charlen Duncomhe was Sheriff in 1699 and Mayor in 1708-9. He left his estates to his sister Mrs. Brown, who, taking her brother's name, became the founder of the present family of Earl Feversham. When Duncomhe retired, the business passed to a Mr. Smyth, and subse- quently to Messrs. Stone and Martin, the well-known bankers. 1081. — Heneagc. Price, goldsmith, took the lease of a house on the south side of the Strand, without Temple Bar, in the parish of St. Clement's Danes in IGSl. In a minute of the vestry book of Hadley, dated 11th April 1G87, "it was agreed that Mr. Tayler, W. Dale, and Daniel Hudson, church- wardens, and George Baron, overseer for the poor, shall go to London upon the parish charge to receive the legacy of the late E. Hble. Henry Coventry, Esq., one hundred i^ounds to the poor of Hadley, to put the said hundred pounds into the hands of Mr. Heneage Price, goldsmith, nigh Temple Bar, to ly there till it be called for by the parish." ("Monken Hadley," by F. C. Cass, M.A.) 1G8]. — Sir Francis Child, on the death of Eobert Blanchard, suc- ceeded to the business, taking his manager, John Rogers, in as a partner : he lived at Parson's Green, and was buried in the parish church of Fulham. We derive the following authentic in- formation from the inscription on his tomb : — " Sir Francis Child, Knight and Alderman, and President of Christ's Church Hospital in London, who departed this life October the 4th, 1713, setatis 71. He was Sheriff, 1690, and Lord Mayor in the year 1G99, and in the year 1702 he was chosen one of the four citizens to serve for the said city in the first Parliament of the reign of Queen Anne. He married Elizabeth the only daughter and heiress of William Wheeler, gold- smith, by whom he had twelve sons and three daughters. The bodies of his sons James and William and of his daughter Martha, wife of Anthony Collins, Esqre., are removed from the church into this vault." Of the twelve sons, we have l)een able to trace only Sir Robert, Sir Francis, Sir John, and Samuel, who succeeded him as goldsmiths and bankers in Fleet Street ; Sir Josiah,* an East India Director; another * Rebecca, third daughter of Sir Josiah Child, of Wansted, was married to Charles Marquis of Worcester, son of the Duke of Beaufoil, iu 10"S3. This lady was also giand- niother of the present duke of Grafton. 74 who was Governor of Bombay ; Stephen, who in partnership with Mr. Tudman, was a goldsmith at the Crown in Lombard Street, now the house of Willis, Pcrcival, & Co. ; and James and William, who probably died in their infancy. He had three brothers — Daniel lived with him at Parson's Green, Edward living at Burghley in 168G, and .John who lived at Devizes. rriace Rupert, son of the Queen of Bohemia (daughter of James I.), who died at his house in Barbican in 1682, and was buried in Westminster Abbey, left a collection of jewels valued at ^620,000, which were disposed of by lottery under the management of Mr. Francis Child in the following year. An advertisement in the "London Gazette" of October 1683 announced that " the jewels had been valued by Mr. Isaac Legouch, Mr. Christopher Rosse, and Mr. Richard Beauvoir, jewellers, and will be sold by lottery, each lot to be £'5. The biggest prize will be a pearl necklace valued at ^3,000, and none less than a6lOO. The money to be paid to Mr. Child, who will stand obliged to all the adventurers, and that they shall receive their money back if the drawing does not take place on the 1st February next. The drawing will take place in the presence of His Majesty, who will himself see that all the prizes are put in among the blanks, and that the whole will be managed with equity and fairness." 'The drawing took place at Whitehall, the King counting the tickets among all the lords and ladies who flocked to take part in the adventure. The name of Sarah the celebrated Duchess of Marlborough, the friend of Queen Anne, must ever be remembered with reference to Child's bank. On one occasion when a rumour was afloat that a run was about to be made, she collected as much gold as she could and brought it down herself to the bank at Temple Bar on the very morning the run was to be made, thus enabling the firm to meet all demands. In a catalogue of sale of prints, &c., by Mr. Hodgson, 9th June 1834, lot 70 is "an original sketch in oil by Hogarth, representing a memorable occurrence in the house of Child & Co., when they were delivered from a temporary embarrassment by the munificence of the Duchess of Marlborough." Sir Robert Child, Sir Francis Child's eldest son, goldsmith, named after his stepfather Robert Blanchard, went into partnership with his father. He was elected Alderman of Farringdon Ward Without in 1713, and was knighted in I7l4. He died without issue in 1721. Sir Robert Child was the first of the family who resided at Osterley Park ; the mansion was built by Robert Adam, architect of tlic Aclelphi. Sir Francis Child (second son of the first Sir Francis), gohlsmith, succeeded his brother. He was elected Alderman of his ward in 1721 ; Sheriff, 1722; Lord Mayor and knighted in 1732; President of Christ's Hospital between 1727 and 1740 ; he was also Member of Parliament and Director of the East India Company. After the first Sir Francis' death in 1713 the firm became Robert Child, Francis Child, Henry Rogers (nephew of John), and Morse, styled " Sir Robert Child & Co." ; after the death of Sir Robert in 1721, "Sir Francis Child & Co." 1721. — Sir Francis Child (the second knight) died in 1740, when Sami/el Child, his younger brother, became head of the firm in partner- ship with Backwell, styled " Samuel Child & Co."* It so remained until Samuel Child's death in 1752, when it became Messrs. Child and Backwell, Mrs. Samuel Child and her children, Francis and Robert, being heads of the firm ; she had also one daughter. In 1763, Mrs. Child and her son Francis both died, and Robert Child, Esq., became head of the firm, styled " Robert Child & Co." He purchased a house in Berkeley Square of the Duke of Manchester for £10,500, which is still the residence of the Earl of Jersey. Robert Child, Esq., married Sarah, daughter of Paul Joddrell, Esq., by whom he had a daughter Sarah Anne who married, 20th May 1782, John, tenth Earl of Westmorland. A romantic story is told, that Lord Westmorland was dining with Mr. Robert Child one afternoon, and, among other subjects upon which they conversed. Lord Westmorland said, " Child, I wish for your opinion on the following case. Suppose that you were in love with a girl, and her father refused his consent to the union, what should you do ? " " Why ! run away with her, to be sure," was Mr, Child's prompt reply, little thinking at the time that it was his daughter that the querist was in love with. That night, or a few days after. Lord Westmorland eloped with Miss Sarah Child in a post- chaise and four from the Berkeley Square house north w-ards. Mr. Child promptly gave chase in a similar conveyance, and was on the point of overtaking the runaways, when Lord Westmorland, leaning out of the window, shot one of the leaders, which overturned the carriage and caused a delay, giving the pair time to reach Gretna, * He was Membei' of Parliament. and be married without further hindrance. During the short interval between the runaway marriage and his death in 1782, Mr. Robert Child never forgave Lord and Lady Westmorland. He died in the course of the same year, and by his will he left the whole of his immense Ibrtune to the first daughter of the union, Lady Sarah Sophia Fane, who married, on the 28rd May 1804, George Villiers, Earl of Jersey. After Robert Child, Esq.'s, death in July 1782, the firm was Mrs. Sarah Child and partners, styled " Child & Co." In 1791 Mrs. Sarah Child married Lord Ducie ; Lady Ducie died in 1793. In 180G the Right Hon. Sarah Sophia Child, Countess of Jersey, participated in the profits of the house as head partner ; she died in 1807, after a reign of sixty-one years. Her son Victor Albert, Earl of Jersey, is the present leader of the firm. A miniature portrait of Sarah, Countess of Jersey, by R. Cosway, R.A., is in the collection of the Duke of Richmond. A small full-length portrait of the Countess of Jersey, painted by Lawrence, still hangs in a room on the first floor. The last of the Childs died early in this century. The banking-house was known by the sign of the " Marygold " with the motto " Aiusi mon ame." The original sign is still to be seen in the office, and a marigold in full bloom still blossoms on the bank cheques, as well as in the water-mark. " The Marygold " was in King James I.'s reign a public ordinary kept by Richard Compton (Beaufoy tokens). In Pennant's time (1790) the original goldsmith's shop seems to have still existed in Fleet Street in connection with this bank. Asa banker. Pennant calls Sir Francis Child " father of the profession/' having laid aside the legitimate goldsmith's U-ade and confined himsell entirely to banking. In 1788 the firm of Childs purchased the renowned "Devil Tavern " where the Apollo Club held its merry meetings presided over by Ben Jonson. The old sign of Saint Dunstan tweaking the Devil by his nose hung outside formerly in Fleet Street. He was patron of the goldsmiths ; and the old church of St. Dunstan, where the two clubmen struck the hours and quarters on a bell suspended between them, will still be remembered by many septuagenarians. The tavern was pulled down to erect the houses now called Child's Place. 1088. — Sir John Shorter, Knight, goldsmith,* was appointed * lie was educated at Merchant Taylors' School, which he entered in 1G41. 77 Mayor of the City of London by James II. for year 1G88. He met his death in a singular manner. He was on his way to open Bar- tholomew Fair by reading the proclamation at the entrance to Cloth Fair, Smithfield. It was the custom for the Mayor on his wav to call on the Keeper of Newgate, and there partake of a cool tankard of wine spiced and sweetened. In receiving the tankard, Sir .John let the lid suddenly fall down ; the noise frightening the horse he was upon, it started, and he was thrown violently, and died the following day, in the sixty-fourth year of his age. In Strype's Stow, opposite the name of Sir John Shorter, Mayor in 16S8, are placed these significant words, "Never served Sheriff, nor a freeman of the City ; appointed by King James II." This must, however, be incorrect, for John Shorter was one of the sheriffs in 1675, in the mayoralty of Sir Thomas Viner. Sir John Shorter was buried in St. Saviour's Church (formerly St, Mary Overie) in 1688, and his wife in 1703. He was the grand- father of Lady Walpole, wife of Sir Kobert and mother of Horace Walpole. 1690. — Messrs. Hankey, goldsmiths and bankers, were established about this time at the sign of the "Three Golden Balls" in Fenchurch Street* ; they were also pawnbrokers, as most of the goldsmiths em- braced that profitable business. The sign of " the three balls " (two to one) having been adopted by pawnbrokers, and the Messrs. Hankey having dropped that particular line of business, changed their sign to " The Golden Ball," and continued there until a few years since. 1690. — George Middleton was goldsmith at the "Three Crowns "in St. Martin's Lane, City, about this time. The business was removed to Durham Yard in the Strand, and continued by Messrs. Middleton and Campbell. 1685. — Antho7Uj Ficketts, goldsmith, bequeathed £100 to the poor of the Goldsmiths' Company. 1689. — William Pierson, goldsmith, bequeathed £:)0 for the poor goldsmiths. 2692. — Mr. James Coittts succeeded Messrs. Middleton and * The old goldsmiths and bankers advanced money upon pledges just as pawn- brokers do now, choosing, of course, the most valuable articles as security. In the early ledgers of Alderman Backwell and Blanchard and Childs' accounts may be seen a separate heading of Fawnes, to which all interest and profits arising from " money lent " on pledges, or more marketable security, was placed. In the days of Charles IL the bankers charged as much as twenty or thirty per cent, for money, while they never appear to have allowed more than six per cent, on deposit. Campbel/. at the " Three Crowns" in 1G92. His cheques bore a circular stamp of three crowns and the letters J. C. i*eversed and interlaced, around which was his address, "At the Three Crowns in the Strand, next door to the Globe tavern, a.d. 1G92." He was the originator of the widely-known banking-house of Messrs. Coutts & Co. It is staled that when James Coutts came up to London on a visit to his brothers, he happened to meet a Miss Polly Peagrim, the niece of George Campbell the goldsmith of St. Martin's Lan(\ that he fell in love and was married to her. Shortly after, Mr. Campbell took him into partnership, Coutts having given up his connection with his brothers in an old-established business at Edinburgh, and the style of the firm was Campbell and Coutts. George Campbell died in 1761, when James Coutts took his brother Thomas into partnership, who gave up his business in St. Mary Axe, when it became Coutts and Coutts. Mr. James Coutts died in 1778. His brother Thomas long survived him, and became one of the first bankers in London. Mr. Thomas Coutts, who had lived as a bachelor for many years, married Elizabeth Starkey, a superior domestic servant in his brother's service, and by her he had three daughters who were called " the three Graces." The eldest, Susan, married the Earl of Guildford ; the second, Frances, married the Marquis of Bute ; and Sophia, his third and youngest daughter, married Sir Francis Burdett, Bart. The miniatures of Susan, Frances, and Sophia by Richard Cosway, R.A., are in the possession of Col. North. After Mrs. Coutts' death, who had been an invalid for many years, he married (in 1815) Miss Mellon, the actress, he being then eighty vears of age. He died on the 22nd February J 822 at the age of eighty-seven, leaving his widow the whole of his property amounting, it is said, to £900,000. Mrs. Coutts afterwards married the Duke of St. Albans; she, however, reserved to herself by marriage settlement, the sole control of her property, and at her death she left the whole of her great wealth to Angela Burdett, the favourite grand-daughter of Mr. Thomas Coutts. This lady then assumed the additional name of Coutts, and was sub- sequently created a peeress with the title of Baroness Burdett-Coutts. The Royal Family formerly banked with Messrs. Coutts ; but , George III., hearing that Mr. Coutts bad supported Sir Francis Burdett at the Westminster election by the loan of a large sum of money (£100,000 as reported), immediately withdrew his account from the house, and afterwards banked with Messrs. Drummoud ; but 79 at the desire of His Majesty that his sou should be refused any further loans, the prince withdrew and placed his account at Coutts's, where he was amply supplied with funds, and the Royal Family still bank there. 1690. — Sir T/iomas Fowles, goldsmith and banker, dwelt about this time at the "Black Lion" in Fleet Street. He left by will, in lG9l, an annuity of £10 for the poor of the Company of Goldsmiths. 1G90. — James Heiiut, a descendant of the celebrated George Heriot of Edinburgh, " kept running cashes " at the sign of the " Naked Boy " in Fleet Street. In 1756, Joseph Heriot, of Great St. Andrew's Street, Seven Dials, entered his name at Goldsmiths' Hall as plate- worker, also a descendant. 1C94. — In this year the Goldsmiths met with a serious rival by the foundation of the Bank of England, which was mainly instituted through the exertions of Williain Paterson, a Scotchman. 1700. — Siepheu Child (son of the first Sir Francis) joined Mr. Tudman, a goldsmith, " at y® Crown in Lumbard St." about this date, and the representatives of that firm are now Messrs. Willis, Percival & Co. 1697. — William Gamble was a celebrated goldsmith and plate- worker living in Foster Lane. He entered his name at the Hall in April 1697, but his mark for the old standard, WG crowned in a circle, is found on the copper plate at Goldsmiths' Hall struck between 1675 and 1696. His Britannia mark of GA crowned in a circle is frequently met with in the latter part of the l7th and com- mencement of the 18th century, and many fine examples of his plate have come under our notice — Monteiths, cups, tankards, &c. He was succeeded by his son Ellis Gamble, who removed to the " Golden Angel, Cranbourn Alley, Lester Fields," who doubtless adopted the same mark, as it was only obligatory to use the first two letters of the surname, so there was no occasion of are-entry, a notice of the change being sent to the Hall. Hogarth was apprenticed to Mr. Ellis Gamble, silversmith, in 1712, when he was fifteen years of age, and remained with him for six years, his time having expired. It was there he learned the art of plate-engraving. Shop bills of Gamble's engraved by his famous apprentice, are much sought after by col- lectors of enffravinfjs.* Hogarth died 176-J. * One of these bills has an engraving of an angel holding a palm, with an inscription in French and English : " Ellis Gamble at the ' Golden Angel,' in Graubourne Street, Leicester Fields, makes, buys, and sells all sorts of plate, &c." 80 1693. — Thomas Seymour, goldsmith, presented, in 1093, to the Company a silver salt with a crystal cylinder ; height lOf inches. The foot ornamented with cherub heads and fleur de lis, (fee., rest- ing upon eight lions. We have met with no other notice of this donor. 1G95. — Peter Flayer, goldsmith, of Love Lane, was in a very extensive way of business as a refiner. His sou, was Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths' Company in 1773. An Act was passed in the reign of Charles IL and revived 4th James II. : as a means of supplying the Mint with bullion, it was enacted therein that every person who should bring bullion of gold or silver to the Mint to be coined should receive weight for weight in standard coins. This permission was discontinued in 1G95, and was highly necessary that it should be put a stop to, for in an account delivered to the Committee of the whole House in February 1695 by Mr. Neale, Master of the Mint, he stated that from Lady Day imme- diately preceding, 721,800 guineas had been coined in the Tower for divers persons, among whom were, — Peter Floyer .... 139,752 guineas. John Mousley .... 3 „ Pioyal African Company . . 21,389 ., Lord Lucas .... 115 „ Countess of Northampton . . 21 Sir Francis Child . . . 41,810 Richard Howe .... 18,181 ,, Commons Journals, vol. xi. pp. 447-53. 1705. — Jo/m Croker, born at Dresden in 1670, was originally a jeweller, came to England, and was employed at the Mint. In 1705 he was appointed Chief Engraver, subsequently Mint Master by Queen Anne until his death in 1740, when he was succeeded by Dassier. Queen Anne's farthings, about which some absurd rumours have been in circulation as to their value, were designed by him, but, owing to the Queen's death, they were never circulated, hence their comparative rarity. There are six varieties of these pattern farthings, struck in gold, silver, copper and tin. The prices of them vary, of course, with the material. Those in copper, frequently met with, may be obtained from 10s. to 20s. each; but some typea are more scarce, snv 4 0s. to 50s. 81 1705. — Charles Boii, born at Stockholm, the son of a Frenchman, was a jeweller, and came to England to follow that trade. He after- wards painted portraits in enamel so successfully that he was much patronised in the reign of Queen Anne. He died 1726. 1680. — Pierre Harache, an eminent goldsmith and plate-worker, of Suffolk Street, Charing Cross, emigrated from France after the revo- cation of the Edict of Nantes. The first time we meet with his mark is on the copper plate at Goldsmiths' Hall between 1675 and 1697. The first record of his name is of the latter year. The earliest pieces of plate we have seen are an old standard two-handled cup of the year 1691, and a fine helmet-shaped ewer of the New Standard of 1697, engraved with the arms of William III., presented by the King to the Duke of Devonshire, weighing 70 oz. He died in 1700, and was succeeded by his sou Peter Harache, junior, then residing in Compton Street, Soho. The father's mark was his initials with two ermines above, surmounted by a crown, and a crescent under, to which the son added a fleur-de-lis between the letters. The latest pieces we have met with are of 1705-6, probably the date of his death. The important and massive plate made for the Duke of Marlborough, with several others, will be found noted in the Appendix, being all of the New Standard. In the small workers' book at Goldsmiths' Hall we find an entry of Jea7i Harache, " a foriner residing in Rider's Corte, Soho," on the 22nd June 1726. His mark was IH, a crown above and a lion rampant beneath the letters. Also Francis Harache, silversmith, at " ye Blackmoor's head," Great St. Andrew Street, St. Giles', on the 16th February 1738 ; his mark was simply F H in a square. These entries prove that the family continued working in the same trade in the interim between the demise of Pierre and the advent of Thomas Harache, of whom we shall presently speak. 1697. — Benjamin Pijne was a goldsmith and celebrated plate- worker. His name was entered in 1697, living in St. Martin's le Grand. Numerous fine examples are preserved, made between 1697 and 1721. His mark was PY, with a fleur-de-lis surmounted by a crown. 1697. — Anthony Nelme, goldsmith and plate-worker living in " Avie Mary Lane," entered his name and mark at the Hall in 1697. He seems to have been extensively patronised, judging from the numerous pieces of plate which have come under our notice. He died in 1722, and was succeeded by Francis Nelme in that year, who G 82 adopted the same monogram and re-entered his name ^t the same house in 1739. 1701. — Simon Vantin, goldsmith and plate-worker, of the " Pea- cock," St Martin's Lane, City, entered his name at the Hall in June 1701. Tn 1717 he removed to Castle Street, Leicester Fields. He died in 1728, and was succeeded by his son Simon Pantin, junior, who entered his name in February 1829 and removed in 1731 to Green Street, Leicester Fields. Dying in 1733 the business was carried on by his widow Mary Pantin. Numerous examples of the Pantins' make are preserved, bearing the well-known mark of a peacock with his tail outspread over the initials. On old Simon Pantin's death, Lewis Pantin remained in Castle Street, but adopted for his mark a globe above his initials, entered in 1733 and 1739. In 1773 he was located at 45 Fleet Street. 1697. — John Bodington, goldsmith and plate-worker, at the " Mitre " in Foster Lane, entered his name at the Hall in 1697. There are several examples of his plate extant. His mark had a mitre above his initials. Edmund Bodington succeeded in 1727 at the same house. 1701. — Humiihrey Payne, goldsmith and plate- worker, at the " Golden Cup," Gutter Lane (formerly Guthuron^s Lane), entered his name at the Hall in December 1701. In 1720 he was in Cheapside. He re-entered his mark in 1739 at the same house, but died shortly after, as underneath is written " dead." He was succeeded by his son John Payne, who entered his mark in 1751 and was goldsmith there in 1773. This old-established firm was much patronised ; and numerous fine examples are preserved in collections. 1699. — Pierre Platel, goldsmith and plate-worker, entered his name at the Hall in 1699, living in the " Pell Mell." He was one of the Huguenots who escaped to England after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. He was much patronised, and produced some artistic pieces of plate, among which may be specially noted the standard gold ewer and salver, of elegant form and workmanship, in the possession of the Duke of Devonshire, made in 1701 ; many other pieces in silver are extant. The mark he adopted was PL with a crown above and fleur-de-lis below (the two first letters of his name), very similar to that of Paul de Lamerie, which he adopted in 1732 ; but they cannot be confounded, as Platel's mark only occurs on the New Standard, and he probably died about 1720, the last piece 83 we have met with being made in 1719. The gold ewer above men- tioned was made many years before Paul de Lamerie entered his name and mark of LA in 1712, 1706. — Gabriel Heath, goldsmith and plate-worker of Gutter Lane, entered his name at the Hall in March 1706, New Standard, and for the Old Standard in 1720, and re-entered in 1739. In 1753 the firm was Gabriel Heath and Francis Cnimpe at the same house. 1720-50. — Peter Archambo, goldsmith and plateworker. In 1720 he dwelt at the " Golden Cup," in Green Street, Leicester Square, but removed to Hemings Row in 1722. We next find him located at the same sign in Coventry Street, in 1739, and in 1749 he was associated with Peter Meure. Judging from his mark, he was patronised by the aristocracy, bearing a crown above his initials and a two-handled cup below. Many of his fine pieces of plate are preserved, and will be noted in our chronological list of plate. He worked both in the New and Old Standard. 1725. — William Atkinson, goldsmith and plate-worker, at the "Golden Cup," New Fish Street Hill. He first entered his name at the Hall in May 1725. His mark has a two-handled cup above his initials. He worked both in the New and Old Standard. 1720-39. — Goorge Boothby, goldsmith and plate worker at the " Parrot," in the Strand, near Temple Bar. He entered his name at the Hall in March 1720, both for Old and New Standard silver, and again in 1739. His mark bore a parrot over his initials. 1716-40. — William Bellassyse, goldsmith and plate-worker at the *' Mitre," in Monkwell Street, first entered his name at the Hall in March 1716. In 1723 he removed to Holborn. His mark was a mitre over his initials. His son Charles succeeded him at the same sign, having removed to Eagle Street, Red Lion Square, 1740. 1700. — Thomas Snow was a goldsmith at the " Golden Anchor" in the Strand. He was a very careful man of business. He succeeded Sir Jeremiah Snow, of Lombard Street. The following story is told by Mr. Frederick Martin in his stories of Banks and Bankers. " Sampson Gideon, a great Jew broker had occasion to borrow i;20,000 of Mr. Snow, the banker. Very shortly afterwards a panic occurred, and Mr. Snow, alarmed for the safety of his loan, addressed a piteous epistle to the Jew, entreating him to pay the money at once, and thereby save him from bankruptcy and utter ruin. Gideon knew his man well and determined to give him back his coveted property, bu 6 * 84 to punish him at the same time for his want of confidence. Accord- ingly he sent for a phial of hartshorn, and wrapping it in twenty notes of sGljOOO each, returned tlie loan in that form to Mr. Thomas Snow, goldsmith, near Temple Bar." Thomas Snow profiting by the experience of his predecessor. Sir Jeremiah, was sagacious enough to avoid ruin in the fatal bubble year of 1720. Mr. Gay celebrates his good fortune in an " Epistle to Thomas Snow, goldsmith, near Temple Bar" : — *' O ! thou whose penetrative wisdom found The South Sea rocks and shelves where thousands drown d, When credit sunk and commerce gasping lay, Thou stood'st nor sent'st one bill unpaid away ; When not a guinea chinked on Martin's boards, And Atwell's self was drained of all his hoards." The firm was subsequently Snow and Walton, goldsmiths and pawnbrokers, like many other goldsmiths and bankers. About 1 730 it was Snow and Paltock, In 1736 the firm was Snow & Co. From 1754 to 1768 Snow and Denne. Tn 1768 William Sandby, a book- seller in Fleet Street, was associated with the firm. In 1 798 Mr. J. Dean Paul was admitted, and it became the bank of Paul, Strahan, and Bates. In 1856 the house failed through the unscrupulous conduct of some of the partners, who misappropriated the securities left in their charge, and they were transported. 1703. — John Smith, goldsmith, of Holborn, was entered for the New Standard at the Hall, in 1697- By his will, dated 1703, he gave the sum of £420 to the Goldsmiths for the poor of the Company. 1697. — David Willaume came to England about 1686, and com- menced business as a goldsmith and plate-worker in Pall Mall. His mark is found on the copper plate previous to 1697, and he entered his name at the Hall for the New Standard in April 1697. In 1720 he removed to the "Golden Ball," in St. James's Street, where he had "running cashes," or, in other words, became a banker. In 1739 he again entered his name at the Hall. He was one of the Protestants who fled from Metz after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, declared October 21th, 1685. 1700. — Atwell dt Co., goldsmiths and bankers, from about 1680 to 1720, when they failed. Their names are mentioned by Gay in his 85 poem addressed to Thomas Snow in 1720, the fatal South Sea Bubble year, " And Atwell's self was drained of all his hoards." 1720. — Joseph Freame, in 1728, is described as a citizen and goldsmith in partnership with Thos. Gould. In 1736 the latter died, and was succeeded by Jan. Barclay. In 1768 Silvanus Bft'ttw joined the firm, Freame died in 1770, and in 1786 John Henton Tritton became a partner. The sign of the banking-house in 1728 was the " Black Spread Eagle." 1712. — Andrew Drummond, a goldsmith, was established about this time; son of Sir John Drummond, of Machany. In 1754 the firm was still styled Andrew Drummond & Co. ; in 1770 John Drummond; and in 1775 Robert Drummond & Co. ; 1805 Andrew Drummond was head partner ; and since then the firm has always been Drummond & Co. When George III. became displeased with his bankers Messrs. Coutts, he withdrew his balance, and banked afterwards with Messrs. Drummond. George, Prince of Wales, like- wise kept an account with them for some years, but he was probably too extravagant, and the King desired Messrs. Drummond not to make any further advances to his son. They were placed in an awkward position. If he disobeyed the King's commands, they would lose the accounts and gain the favours of the Prince. On the other hand, they would ofi'end the Prince and lose the Eoyal accounts on the King's death. The Drummonds, however, obeyed His Majesty's com- mand, and refused any further advances to the Prince of Wales, who then went to Messrs. Coutts and obtained whatever he required, and the Eoyal family have banked there ever since. 1712. — Paul de Lamerie dwelt at the " Golden Ball," in Windmill Street, near the Haymarket. He first entered his name at Goldsmiths' Hall on the 6th February 1712. In or about 1739 we find he had removed to Gerard Street, Soho. After carrying on business for forty years, he died at an advanced age inl751, leaving no one to succeed him. This celebrated silversmith, whose name is so well known to collectors, and whose works are still so highly appreciated, was greatly patronised by the nobility and gentry as the first silversmith of his time ; and there is no doubt he was an artist and designer as well as a plate-worker. It is not known when De Lamerie was appointed Royal Goldsmith, but his mark has always borne a crown over his initials from the date of his first entry at the Hall in 1712. He was of foreign extraction, and probably learned his art in France. It may be here observed that 86 he, and many others who acquired celebrity about that time in England, had probably quitted Paris towards the end of the reign of Louis XIV., when the trade had declined to such an extent that they were com- pelled to hud employment in other countries : the Grand Monarque, to pay the expense of his wars, having sent his plate to the Mint, in 1688, to be melted ; an example which was followed by all his Court, but not before careful drawings had been made by the goldsmith Delaunay and others. Notwithstanding the alteration of the Standard in 1720, De Lamerie still continued making plate of the New or Britannia Standard down to 1732, both quahties being allowed by the Act of Parliament. All the principal silversmiths disapproved of the alteration ; and a remonstrance was submitted to the House of Commons, entitled " The Case of the Working Goldsmiths against the new Act." (Guildhall Library.) They considered that the New Standard was not only a better colour and more brilliant, but that it would be impossible to produce so high a finish and such elaborate chasing or curious work on the Old Standard. It continues : " Foreign Courts, where a coarser alloy is used, give frequent commissions for their most valuable plate to be made in London; but it would be impossible for the finest artist to finish so complete a work in silver of the Old Standard as it is now performed in the New Standard ; and that the former, of 11 oz. 2 dwt., would not stand the fire to receive proper ornaments." They also objected to the duty of 6d. per ounce which was proposed, and urged that the Old Standard with the duty would be 3d. dearer than the New Standard. It was in consequence of this assertion that Section 41 of the new Act was added to it, giving the workers an opportunity of working either of the qualities. Thomas Gilpin, goldsmith, of Lincoln's Inn Gate, entered his name at the Hall, 2nd July 1739. " The grand service of plate which graced the Royal table, at the banquet given by Sir Samuel Fludyer at the Mansion House on Lord Mayor's Day 1761, which the King and Queen honoured with their presence, was made new for the occasion by Mr. Gilpin, with whom the City exchanged a quantity of old plate for the new." {Old English Plate, by W. I. Cripps.) 1708-1773. — Auf/ustin Courtauld, goldsmith and plate worker, living in Church Street, St. Martin's Lane, City, entered his name at the Hall in December 1708. In 1729 he removed to " Shandois (Ohandos) Street." In 1746 Samuel Courtauld was still at the same 87 house, removing to Cornhill in 1751. Louisa Courtauld, his widow, succeeded to the business in Cornhill, in partnership with George Cowles, in 1773. 1718-1731. — William Darkeratt, goldsmith and plate-worker, at the "Acorn" in Foster Lane, entered his name in January 1718. He was succeeded by his son William in 1724, who removed to the " Rose," St. Martin's Lane, in the Strand ; still there in 1731. 1739-1747. — Marmaduhe Daintrey, goldsmith and plate-worker, of Noble Street, entered his name in 1739. In 1747 he removed to the " Crown,'^ in Old Street. The name of Marmaduke Daintrey occurs in the Parliamentary list of 1773, probably his son, a spoon- maker, living at Hartley Row, Hants. 1735. — William Garrard, plate-worker, of Staining Lane, entered his name at the Hall in April 1735. Removed to Noble Street in 1739. [n 1773 his name occurs in the Parliamentary list. He appears also to have had another house in Short's Buildings, Clerken- well, which in 1755 was removed to Noble Street. 1722. — Humphrey Hetlierinyton, goldsmith, left a sum of £100 for the poor of the Goldsmiths' Company. 1734. — Henry Jerninyham, goldsmith, about this time. The project of building a new bridge at Westminster was set on foot in the year 1734. The finances were to be obtained by means of a lottery, for which an Act of Parliament was passed authorising the raising of a fund, from which amount, after paying the prizes, it was estimated there would be a residue of £100,000 for the new work. In connection with this lottery a curious incident may be mentioned. On the 2nd March 1735, whilst the bill was in progress, Henry Jerningham, goldsmith, petitioned the House, stating that he had made a silver cistern that had been acknowledged, by all persons of skill who had seen the same, to excel whatever of the kind had been attempted in this kingdom ; that, after an expense of several thousand pounds on the workmanship alone, exclusive of the weight in silver, and after great hazards in the furnace, and four years of application to the raising and adorning the model, the cistern now remained on his hands. The House not only thought the proposition reasonable, but actually voted an instruction to the Committee on the bill to make provision in it for the petitioner, by directing the disposal of the cistern by lottery. Henry Jerningham, goldsmith, died in 17C1, and was buried in the 88 churchyard of St. Paul's, Covcnt Garden. His epitaph, by Aaron Hill, is as follows : — ** All that accomplish'd body lends mankind. From earth receiving, he to earth resign'd ; All that e'er graced a soul from Heaven he drew, And took back with him as an angel's due." These massive cisterns were in fashion in noble families towards the end of the 17th, and beginning of the 18th, century. One in the Duke of Rutland's possession weighs 2,000 ounces. Another, 6 feet high, together with its fountain, belonging to the Earl of Chesterfield, weighs 3,546 ounces. Most of these cisterns were melted down sub- sequently to be re-made into dinner services or more useful pieces of plate, and less cumbrous per se. 1756. — The name of Backwell rose again, in partnershiji with Darel, Hart, and Croft, who, with great reputation, opened their shop in Pall Mall. (Hughson.) 1718-73. — Joh)/ Hugh Le Sage, plate-worker of St. Martin's Lane, Long Acre, first entered his name in October 1718. In 1722 he had removed to Great Suffolk Street, Charing Cross ; in 1739 he was still at the same house. He was succeeded by Simon Le Sage in the same year, who re-entered his name in 1754. Augustus Le Sage of Great SuflFolk Street is mentioned in the Parliamentary list of 1773. This old-established business produced some fine pieces, many of which are still extant. 1721-39. — John Tuite, goldsmith and plate-worker, entered his name at the Hall in September 1721, living in Ireland's Yard, Black- friars ; he afterwards removed to Litchfield Street, Soho. His next entry is in 1739. His mark was a large helmet-shaped ewer between his initials. He died in 1740, and the business was continued by his widow in York Buildings, George Street, using a similar mark but altering the initials. 1740. — G. M. Moser, goldsmith and artist, born at Schaffhausen in 1707 ; died in London 1783. He was a celebrated chaser on gold, especially on the watch-cases with emblematical figures in relief — much in vogue about the middle of the century — jewellery, &c. He wrote some works on the goldsmith's art and on painting. He was the founder of the Academy of Painters in 1768, of which Sir Joshua Reynolds was the first president. His daughter Mary, born 1744, was also an artist. 89 1742. — Nicholas Sprimont^ of Compton Street, Sobo, entered his name at Goldsmiths' Hall as plate-worker in January 1742. He carried the modelling of shells, coral, insects, shell-fish, and rock-work to great perfection in silver. A specimen of his plate, viz. a pair of oval dishes 11 inches in diameter by 9 inches, beautifully modelled in this manner, is preserved in the Royal Collection at Windsor made in 1743. The same character of work was modelled by his contemporary Paul Crespin, of Compton St. Sprimont is also cele- brated as being the founder of the Chelsea porcelain factory in 1750, under the patronage of the Duke of Cumberland and Sir Edward Fawkener, of which, in 1755, he became sole proprietor. The same taste was carried out by him in porcelain in the well-known centre- pieces of Chelsea china of the early period of its existence. He was the writer of the memorial found in the Lansdown AISS. without name or date, neither of which have until now been discovered. He styles himself " undertaker of the Chelsea manufacture of porcelain, a silversmith by profession, in which one hundred persons are em- ployed, and a nursery of thirty lads from the parishes and charity schools who are bred to designing and painting" (Chafiers' " Marks and Monograms on Pottery and Porcelain," p. 915). 1734. — Richard Gurney entered his name as plate-worker at Goldsmiths' Hall on the 23rd December 1734, in partnership with Thomas Cook at the " Golden Cup " in Foster Lane. The next entry is Richard Gurney & Co, with new marks, 28th June 1739, and again at the same house in 1748 and 1750 ; but their names are not in the list of plate-workers in the Parliamentary return of 1773, wherein, it must be observed, many goldsmiths who kept shops are not noticed. His ancestor Sir Richard Gurney, Knight and Baronet, cloth- worker, was Mayor in 1642. He was discharged by the Parliament and succeeded by Sir Isaac Pennington, fishmonger, who was, with other aldermen, committed to the Tower and convicted of high treason for the murder of King Charles I., and died in the Tower. 1720. — John Law, goldsmith, of Edinburgh, born 1681. Various schemes were projected about this time for paying off the National Debt. The South Sea Company's proposals were accepted, and the Royal assent was given to an Act enabling the company to raise money for the purpose. Bubbles of every description were floated in the air. The Prince of Wales is said to have cleared £40,000 by his speculations. Law, among others, projected the establishment of a 90 bank with paper issues for the purpose of remedying the deficiency of a circulating medium, to the amount of the value of all the lands in the Kingdom ; but this scheme was rejected in England. In 1716, having gained the patronage of the Duke of Orleans, he opened a bank by royal authority at Paris. To this was joined the Mississippi Scheme for paying off the National Debt and enriching the sub- scribers, and people flocked with the object of converting their gold and silver into paper. The bubble, however, burst about June 1720, when its amount was £100,000,000 sterling, and Law was exiled to Pontoise. He died in 1729. 1720. — Paul Crespin, or Crispine (as spelt in one entry), gold- smith, lived at the " Golden Ball," Compton Street, Soho. We first find his name entered, both for the Old and New Standard, in 1720, and again at the same house in 1739 and in 1757. We have met with numerous examples, which prove their merit, having been treasured up for more than 150 years. A beautiful inkstand, shell- shaped with shells, coral, &;c., modelled in high relief, is in the Duke of Devonshire's collection ; an epergne and portions of a dinner service, in that of Lord Hotham, show the character of his work, both ornamental and useful. 1758. — Thomas Harache, one of the successors of Pierre Harache, obtained the distinction of Royal Goldsmith, dwelling in Pall Mali. His name is not found in the Goldsmiths' books : the second volume of makers' marks, which is said to contain the names from 1739 to 1769, actually finishes in 1757, and no subsequent entries occur at the Hall until 1773, leaving a hiatus of sixteen years. In that year a Committee of the House of Commons was instituted to inquire into the various Acts of Parliament which regulated the goldsmiths' trade. The Committee required the names and places of abode of all the goldsmiths and plate-workers then living who had entered their names and marks in the Assay Office. This list was published, and will be found herein ; but, unfortunately, the original volume was never returned to Goldsmiths' Hall, or has been mislaid. Perchance it may be some day discovered among the documents stowed away in the Record Office, and restored to its right owner. This list reveals the name of " Thomas Harache, goldsmith, Pall Mall." The first time we have met with his mark on plate is in 1758, in which year it was doubtless entered at the Hall in the volume now missing. He arrived at the same distinction for the production of artistic plate as his pre- decessors. Some of the more important of his works will be found 91 in the Appendix, ranging from 1758 to 1772. His mark was T H crowned. 1747. — Sir William Benn, goldsmith, Mayor 1747. A painting with his portrait and other members of the Goldsmiths' Company, hangs in the ball-room at the Hall. This picture by Hudson repre- sents six members of a jovial society called " Benn's Club." He was a staunch old Jacobite, and induced the party to go to his house in the Isle of Wight, and drink success to Prince Charlie. His portrait also hangs in Bridewell Hospital, of which he was President in 1746. 1750. — John Blackford, goldsmith. Mayor in 1750. His portrait is in the same group of members of Benn's Club previously men- tioned. In 1755, in a trial of the Pyx, "a jury of Freemen of the Goldsmiths' Company, of which Alderman Blachford was foreman, met at Goldsmiths' Hall to make an assay, or trial of the pix or standard of the coin of the realm, coined between 1750 and that year, and went to the Lord Chancellor at Whitehall, to make their report," &c. The other members of " Benn's Club " whose portraits are in the same group, are — Sir Henry Marshall, Mayor, 1745. Sir Robert Ahop, Mayor 1752. Sir Edward Iro7iside, Mayor 1753. Sir Thomas Rawlinson, Mayor 1754. 1755. — Sir Richard Ghjn, Baronet and banker. Lord Mayor, was President of Bridewell Hospital in 1755 ; his portrait hangs in that Hall. 1798. — Sir Richard Carr Gli/n, Baronet and Alderman, was also President of Bridewell Hospital in 1798, where his portrait hangs. 1787. — Arthur Worboyes, goldsmith and jeweller in Fleet Street near Bride Lane. On the 21st July 1787, a dreadful fire broke out at his house, in which he was unhappily burnt to death. His name occurs in the list of 1773, residing in Wine Office Court, Fleet Street. In an inquiry made by the Committee of the House of Commons, in 1773, as to " the names and trades of the Wardens and Assayers of the Goldsmiths' Company, London, and when, at what times, and by whom they were respectively elected," the answer put in was as follows. 92 8th March 1773— Peter Floyer, Esq., refiner, Love Lane, Prime Warden. Samuel Smithy Lsq., banker, Mr. Thomas Parr, goldsmith, Mr. Maithew Perchard, goldsmith, Fendall Kushforth, plate-worker, *■ Wardens. Wardens. Assayers. Pilchard Hughes, „ -' Successors to Alderman Eichardson. The Wardens were elected at a Court of Assistants holden at Goldsmiths' Hall, 13th day of May 1772, by the following Wardens and Assistants of the Company then and there present, to wit — Mr. Thomas Whipham, ' John Wickenden, Esq. Samuel Smith, Esq., Mr. Thomas Parr, Thomas Hallifax, Esq., Alderman, John Bird, Esq., Alderman. Erancis Flower, Esq. Mr. Sandilands Drinkwater. Mr. Samuel Wood. Mr. John Payne. Peter Floyer, Esq. Mr. Edward Cooke. Mr. Matthew Perchard. Mr. Henry Boldero. Mr. Arthur Sadler. Mr. Thomas Thorne. Mr. Joseph Eose. Mr. Wade Hoi ton. Mr. John White. Mr. George Cooper. Mr. Eobert Thorne. 17-10. — John Barker, goldsmith, at the "Morocco Ambassadors Head " in Lombard Street. His name is revealed to us by a shop bill, engraved by Hogarth, having a Turk's head at the top. 1740. — Benjamin Gurden, goldsmith, of Noble Street, first entered his name at the Hall as plate-worker in 1740. His name also occurs in the list of 1773 at the same house. He died in 1804, 93 having been in business upwards of sixty years. He bequeathed i6300 to the Goldsmiths for the use of the poor, 1777. — Robert Makepeace, goldsmith, first entered his name as plate-worker in partnership with Richard Carter in 1777. Tu 1794 he was in partnership with Thomas Makepeace, in Serle Street, Lincoln's Inn, and alone at the same house in 1795. He died 1801. leaving in money to the Goldsmiths' Company £177 lis. Od. (consols). 1808. — George Hall, probably n goldsmith, but we cannot trace his name in the books, bequeathed to the Company a munificent donation of ^61,000 (consols) for charitable purposes. 1806. — Veter Perchard bequeathed to the Company =£250 stock for the use of the poor. 1813. — Rachel Farmer, of Jewin Street, bequeathed to the Gold- smiths* Company the liberal donation of £1,000 stock for charitable purposes. 1712. — Richard Wright, goldsmith, probably earlier. In 1729 Anthony Wright was a goldsmith living in Great Russell Street, Covent Garden ; and in 1754 Anthony Wright was at the *' Golden Cup," "Common {sic) Garden." Afterwards Wright & Co., bankers. 1718. — Madding, goldsmith, in 1718 kept the " Golden Bottle " in Cheapside, then recently vacated by Messrs. Hoare. 1710. — William Hand, a goldsmith, carried on his trade in Russell Street, Covent Garden, in 1710. 1780. — &ir Henry Raeburn, R.J. Born at Edinburgh in 1756, he was apprenticed to a goldsmith in that city. He afterwards took to miniature painting, and succeeded so well that he abandoned his trade and became a portrait painter, subsequently practising in oil upon the Hfe size. He died in 1823. " Garrards." — This old-established firm of goldsmiths and plate- workers, appears for more than a century and a half to have been favoured with Royal patronage, and through successive proprietors has deservedly retained celebrity in the production of choice examples of the goldsmiths' art. The original founder, George Wickes, oi Threadneedle Street, was George I.'s goldsmith, and his mark bore the distinctive badge of the plume of feathers, being designated "Goldsmith to the Prince of Wales," afterwards George II. In 1735 the firm was removed to Panton Street, the corner of the Hay- market, where it still flourishes. A chronological list of the names of proprietors, with dates of entry at the Goldsmiths' Hall, will suffice 94 in this section. A detailed list of known examples which have come under our notice will be found in the Appendix. 1721, 3rd February. — George Wickes, Threadneedle Street. 1735, 30th June. — George Wicken or Weekes, removed to Pantou Street. 1739, 6th July. — George Weekes, Panton Street. 1747, 17th November. — Edward Wake/in, Panton Street. 1759. — Jo/ifi Parker and Edward Wakelin, Panton Street. 1776, 25th September. — John Wakelin and William Taylor, Panton Street. 1792, 20th October. — Jolm Wakelin and Robert Garrard, Panton Street. 1802, 11th August. —Robert Garrard, Panton Street. 1818, 18th April.— Z?. J. and S. Garrard, Panton Street. 1821, 17th July, — Robert Garrard, Panton Street. 1780. — Rundell and Bridge, Royal Goldsmiths, Ludgate Hill. This celebrated firm appears to have been established about 1780. They were not actual plate-workers themselves, but some of the partners, whose names did not prominently appear, had shares only in the manufacturing department, the sale shop in Ludgate Hill being a distinct branch of the business. Mr. Paul Storr, in giving evidence at the Sessions in 1811, says: — "I am a partner in the firm of the manufactory in Dean Street. The partners are Paul Storr, Philip Rundell, Jno. Bridge, Edmund Waller Rundell, and William Theed." John Bridge, from about 1780 to 1790 stamped his name on their plate as actual maker. From 1792 to about 1820 Paul Storr was their chief plate worker with a share in that department ; during his time the moat important pieces of plate were made : a list of some of these will be given in the Appendix. They engaged the services of several distinguished artists. Among other pieces of plate at Windsor, are: — a salver, chased with the Banquet of the Gods; a vase with classical design by Flaxman ; and a salver with the Triumph of Ariadne by Stothard, made to the order of George, Prince of Wales. The goldsmith's business in Ludgate Hill was discontinued about 1840. Storr and Mortimer, succeeded by Hunt and Roskell. These well- known goldsmiths and jewellers of Bond Street have received the share of Royal and aristocratic patronage they so well deserved, and still retain the distinction of being one of the leading firms in the Metropolis. 95 Their origin may be said to have commenced with the celebrated plate-worker, Paul Storr, partner in the manufacturing department of Messrs. Rundell and Bridge from 1792 down to 1820. He first entered his name at Goldsmiths' Hall in 1792, then living in Church Street, Soho. In 1796 he removed to Air Street, Piccadilly, and in 1807 to Dean Street, Soho. In Kent's Directory for 1819 he was still located there, styled " Storr & Co." In 1821 Mr, Paul Storr went into partnership with Mr. John Mortimer (who had been established for many years in partnership with Mr. Gray), the firm being styled " Storr & Mortimer," with which Mr. John Samuel Hunt, Mr. Storr's nephew, was subsequently associated. On the retirement of Mr. Storr, in 1839, the firm was John Mor- timer and John Samuel Hunt, with his son, John Hunt, as junior partner — styled " Mortimer & Hunt." Mr. Mortimer retired in 1842, when John Samuel Hunt, and his son, John Hunt, entered into partnership with Mr. Robert Roskell, the firm being styled " Hunt & Roskell," which title is still retained. Mr. John Samuel Hunt died in 1865, and Mr. John Hunt in 1879. It is now conducted by the surviving partners, Robert Roskell, his son Allan Roskell, and the son of John Hunt, viz. John Mortimer Hunt. Various marks entered at Goldsmiths' Hall. PS Paul Storr, for Rundell & Bridge. 1792 to 1821. PS Paul Storr and John Mortimer. 1821 to 1839. IM Crowned. John Mortimer and John Samuel Hunt, and his ISH son John Hunt. 1839 to 1842. ISH Crowned. John Samuel Hunt and his son John Hunt. 1842 to 1865. The former retired in 1863. TTT -DT^ Crowned. John Hunt and Robert Roskell. 18G5 to 1882. RR AR Crowned. Robert Roskell, Allan Roskell, and John Mortimer IMH tlunt. Messrs. Lambert, Coventry Street. — The founder of this business was Francis Lambert, son of an army accoutrement maker in the Strand ; born 1778. He was apprenticed to Wesley, a silversmith in the Strand. Leaving Wesley, he entered the service of Mr. Clark, of Exeter Change, who dealt in cutlery, bronzes, clocks, watches, jewel- lery, and silver goods. Thomas Hamlet, the natural son of Sir Francis Dashwood (ob. 1781) was also an assistant. 96 About 1800 Hamlet took a shop on his own account, together with Lambert, in St. IMartin's Court (where Prout, the comb-maker, after- wards lived). Here they sold jewellery, second-hand plate, fishing- tackle, &c. Haralet subsequently opened a silversmith's and jeweller's shop at the corner of Sydney Alley, facing Coventry Street, with a promise to take Lambert in as a partner, which was never fulfilled. Lambert left on account of ill-health, and went to Lisbcn, where he opened a sort of bazaar, which was not successful ; he then returned to England and opened a shop for the sale of jewellery, and was also a manufacturer of silver plate, at No. 11 and 12, Coventry Street, in 1803. William Rawlings, who had lived with Hamlet, was taken as his manager, with a share of the profits, and the style of the firm became " Lambert and Rawlings." Mr. Lambert manufactured all silver goods, except spoons and forks ; his foreman, John Wrangham, and his assistant, William IW Moulson, entering their names at Goldsmiths' Hall — .y^|- After the death of the former, about 1835, the initials WM were used. Mr. Lambert died in 1841, and was succeeded by his youngest son, George, who took up his freedom in 1849, and entered his name at the Hall, using the monogram GL (the L traversed by a small g). He manufactures his choicest goods, as a rule, in fine or Britannia silver, following the most approved forms of English plate of the time of William HI. and Queen Anne, in flagons, tankards, and goblets, not disdaining, however, to follow occasionally the later style of the Adams period of decorative art. His collection of old English plate is very extensive. Rawlings died in 1862. To revert to Thomas Hamlet, who was patronised by the nobility and gentry. He had an extensive connection, and carried on the business successfully for forty years ; but in consequence of his speculations in pearl fisheries at Bussorah — the building of the Prin- cess's Theatre, which proved a failure — and other ruinous adventures, he became bankrupt in 1842, and his stock was sold by auction. He was at last a pensioner at the Charterhouse, and died there about the year 184 9. Messrs. Hancock, goldsmiths and jewellers, Bond Street (corner of Bruton Street), Established in 1849 by C. F. Hancock, who having partly retired in 18G6, the firm was styled Hancock, Son & Co, Mr Hancock retired entirely in 1870, the style being Hancocks & Co., at present. The actual partners are Messrs, Martin Plancock, Horatio 97 Stewart, and Henry John Dore. The mark adopted by them as a plate-mark consists of the letters C F H with a crown above. The manufactory is in Little Bruton Street. This well-known firm was established for the manufacture and sale of plate and jewellery of a superior class, and is extensively patronised by the nobility and gentry, being noted for the taste and quality of its productions. Artists of celebrity are engaged as modellers of groups and designs for surtuuts de table and the dressoir, presentation pieces, racing prizes for Epsom and Ascot, &c. Among the modellers may be noted especially H. H. Armstead, R.A. ; 0. B. Birch, A.R.A. ; Signor Eaffaele Monti ; Eugene Lauri, and Marshall Wood. 98 HALL MARKS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM. I. — The Standard Marks. London and Provinces. For gold of the old standard of 22 carats, and sterling silver of 11 oz. 2 dwts., a lion passant. For silver of the new standard of 11 oz. 10 dwts., a figure oj Britantiia and the lion's head erased. (8 Will. III. 1697.) For gold of 18 carats, a crown and the figures 18. (38 Geo. III. 1798.) For gold of 22 carats, a crown and the figures 22. (7 & 8 Vict. 1844.) For gold manufactures, reduced standards. (17 & 18 Vict. 1854.) 15 carats : 15 and '625 on separate stamps. 12 „ 12 and -5 9 „ 9 and '375 The numerals on these punches are to express, decimally, the quantity of pure gold in the article so marked. Edinburgh. A thistle (standards the same as in England). Glasgow. A lion rampant (ditto). Dublin. A harp crowned. (No Britannia standard silver made in Ireland ; but 20 carat gold legalised.) II. — The Hall Marks of Cities. 1. London. A leopard's head crowned. After 1823 the leopard's head has no crown. 2. York. Five lions on a cross. (Discontinued.) 3. Exeter. A castle with three towers. 4. Chester. Now, the mark is a sword between three garbs or wheat-sheaves, but before 1779 the shield of the city arms was three demi-lions and a wheat-sheaf on a shield. 99 5. Norwich. A castle and liou ptissaut. (Discontinued.) 6. Newcastle. Tiu-ee castles. 7. Sheffield. A croNvn. 8. Birmingham. An anchor. 9. Edinburgh. A castle with three turrets. 10. Glasgow. A tree, fish, and bell. 11. Dublin. Hibernia. III. — Duty Mark. The head in profile of the reigning sovereign. 1784. 24 Geo. III. This mark indicates the payment of the duty, and is impressed at all the assay offices on every manufactured article of standard gold and silver, that is liable to the duty after payment to the officers of the Goldsmiths' Company, who are the appointed receivers. All the legalised standards of gold are liable to duty of whatever quality they may be. The Crown is omitted on the three lower standards of gold, but the head of the Sovereign is stamped on every article liable to duty on payment thereof. IV. — Date Mark A letter of the alphabet. Each assay office has its peculiar alpha- betical mark, indicating the year in which the plate was assayed and stamped. V. — The Maker's Maek. Formerly this was some emblem, as a rose, a crown, a star, &c., with or without the goldsmith's initials ; afterwards the initials of his Christian and surname. 100 VARIOUS TYPES OF ALPHABETS Used as Date Letters by the Goldsmiths' Company OF liOXDOX. In cycles of 20 letters, A to V inclusive, omitting J. Cycle 1 1438 to 1458 — Lombardic capitals. 2 1458 to 1478^Ditto cusped outwards. 3 1478 to 1498— Ditto cusped doubly. 4 1498 to 1518— Small black letter. 6 1518 to 1538 — Lombardic capitals. 6 1538 to 1558 — Roman capitals. 7 1558 to 1578 — Small black letter. 8 1578 to 1598 — Roman capitals. 9 1598 to 1618 — Lombardic cusped outwards. 10 1618 to 1638— Small italics. 11 1638 to 1658— Court band. 12 1658 to 1678— Black letter capitals. 13 1678 to 1697— Small black letter. 14 1697 to 1716— Court hand. 15 1716 to 1736 — Roman capitals. 16 1736 to 1756— Small Roman letters. 17 1756 to 1776— Black letter capitals. 18 1776 to 1796— Small Roman letter. 19 1796 to 1816— Roman capitals. 20 1816 to 1836— Small Roman. 21 1836 to 1856 — Black letter capitals. 22 1856 to 1876— Small black letter. 23 1876 to 1896— Roman capitals. 101 LONDON DATE LETTERS. Mnemonic [ixinjixovLxq] Table. in Doggend Rhyme. A.D. 15th cent. Of early dates but few remain, Lombardic Caps with cusps or plain; 1498 Ninety-eight to fifteen-eighteen Small black letters then are seen ; 1518 In fifteen-eighteen, plate is sealed With A Lombardic , and no shield ; 1538 Next Romati A. [and now appears 1545 The Lion mark through future years.] 1558 Black letter small in fifty-eight ; 1578 Atid Roman A ; Then follows great 1598,1618,1638 Lombardic; Small Italic ; Court; 1658, 1678 Black letter Caps ; Black letter short ; 1697 In sixteen-ninety-seven 'tis said Court hand, Britannia, L%07is head; 1716, 1736 Then Roman Caps ; and Roman small ; 1756 Black Caps till seventy-five will fall ; 1776 Then Roman small ; [and here we show 1784 The Dutjj to King George we owe, In eighty-four, by Law decreed.] 1796, 1816 Then Roman Cups ; and small succeed ; 1836, 1856 Black letter large, then small to seventy-five; 1876 In seventy-six old Roman Caps revive ; And long may Queen Victoria survive. 1883. 02 •'.'•..SHEET OF LONDON ASSAY OFFICE LETTERS. From a drawing contributed by Mr. H. Stewart. XIL 1^ i (5 658-9 659-0 CHAR. II 660-1 661-2 662-3 663-4 664-5 666-6 666-7 667-8 668-9 669-0 670-1 671-2 672-3 673-4 674-5 675 6 676.7 {)77-8 1. "L'eopiu-d's"Head cr. 2. Lion p.^ssant, 3 Date Mark. •1. Maker's Mark xin. 50 i H i 5) i 678-9 679-0 680-1 681-2 682-3 683-4 684-5 AMES II 685-6 686-7 1687-8 WILL.&MY 689-0 690-1 691-2 692-3 693-4 694-5 WILL. III. 695-6 30 MjiY 1696 TO MAK 1H97 NO LETTEE. XIV. i i i I (J 1697 1697-8 1698-9 1699-0 1700-1 1701-2 •ANNE 1702-3 1703-1 1704-5 1705-6 1706-7 1707-8 1708-9 1 709-0 1710-1 1711-2 1712-3 1713-1 XV. GEORGE I 1714-3 17]. 5-6 i IN) 716-7 717-8 718-9 719-0 720-1 721-2 722-3 723-1 724-5 725-6 726-7 GEO II. 727-8 728-9 729-0 730- ' 731-2 732-3 733-4 731-5 735-6 XVI. mc 33 IB 1736-7 1737-8 738-9 1739-0 1740-1 1741-2 1742-3 1743-4 1744-5 1745-6 1 746-7 1747-8 1748-9 1749-0 1750-1 1751-2 1752-3 1753-1 1754-5 1755-6 Note. — Thi.s .slicot of date-letter.s t^c Lnvo introduood a.s a Terification of our Tallies in " Hall Marks on Plato," by W. Chaffers, pul>lisbed by Jlcssrs. Bickers and Son, Ijoicester Square, to which we refer our readers for more full and exhaustive information from the 15th century to the present time. 103 IMPRESSIONS OF THE MARKS IN USE AT THE ASSAY OFFICE, GOLDSMITHS' HALL, LONDON, From 29th May 1878 to 29th May 1879. {Report of the Committee of the House of Commons, ^\st July 1878.) (Evidence of Walter Prideanx, Esq.) Owing to the great variety of objects sent to be assayed, nearly three hundred punches are required. For ordinary use, four sizes are sufficient ; but there are diminutive stamps for the bows and rims of watch cases, and other detached pieces, as well as small plain gold rings, &c. Some of these punches are set in a frame, for the convenience of stamping by one blow ; others are engraved, or cut in one stamp, as for the lower standard gold, the 18-carat stamp, &c. The Inland Revenue supply the dies or punches to several of the Assay Halls upon a requisition to that eflFect, and they are pre- pared by their own engraver. They have supplied to the London Hall during the last three years over 100 in each year. The Birming- ham Assay Office obtained from the Inland Revenue Office, in 1875, as many as 102 punches, and they would serve probably for several years, but having them from that source is not compulsory. The only stamp which is by law issued by the Inland Revenue is the duty mark of the Sovereign's head ; if made elsewhere it would be a forgery. It will be observed in the following impressions that many of the stamps have more than one mark, the sets of two or four being grouped together, so as to be affixed to the plate at one blow. The largest marks for silver are stamped separately. The sizes of the marks vary from a quarter of an inch down to a sixteenth. 104 MARKS FOR THE OLD STANDARD GOLD. From 29th May 1878 to 29th May 1879. Twenty-two ^ m © Twenty-two and Letter ... Crown and Twenty-two... Letter, Crown, 22, and Leopard Duty, Letter, Crown, 22, and Leopard 3© C© e© For Marking Gold of the 15, 12, 9 Carat Standards. ©mO 15-625 15'625, Leopard ... 15*625, Leopard, Letter 15*625, Letter, Leopard 12-5 12*5, Leopard 12*5, Leopard, Letter 12"5, Letter, Leopard 9-375 9-375, Leopard ... 9 375, Leopard, Letter 9-375, Letter, Leopard Leopard ... Letter Letter and Leopard oi® ®f o QmsB(BO Goo (i ® o QO 30 105 For Marking Gold of the 18-Oarat Standard. From 29th May 1878 to 29th May 1879 Duty Leopard Letter Crown Eighteen Leopard, Letter Letter and 18 Crown and 18 Duty, Leopard, Letter Leopard, Letter, Crown, 18 ... Crown, 18, Leopard, Letter ... Duty, Crown, 18, Leopard, Letter ... Eighteen Crown and Eighteen... Crown, 18, Letter Letter, Crown, 18, Leopard ... .. ... ^ ^ o Crown, 18, Leopard, Letter ... ... ... oooa Duty, Crown, 18, Leopard, Letter .... ... oocDaa o @ 9 9 © O o OD © © s, 0® 03 09 a* ©CD SID OQ ©OD GfD HED oo o! GO® 0<3S 009 i G O 106 For Marking Silver Plate of the Old Standard. From 29th May 1878 to 29tli May 1879. Duty O Lion ... C3q © o Q Leopard Q Q o Letter (3 ® ^ ® Duty and Lion 00 0© oo Lion and Leopard ©0 ^^ ®0 oo Lion and Letter Ql9 p® SI® oo Letter and Duty 90 ®0 ®o Duty, Lion, and Letter QO^ oGio Lion, Leopard, Letter eo9 Duty, Lion, Leopard, Letter... O0($O os®c> Duty, Letter, Lion, Leopard... o®©o o^oo Lion, Leopard, Letter, Duty... ©Q(50 ©090 }' }> >» >j ••• oo -po >> J> J> >5 ••• 53 9 Lion ... ..... o Lion and Letter ... . . OtB CI9 Lion, Leopard, Letter Duty, Letter, Lion, Leopard... f ^ I i ^ > Duty, Letter, Leopard, Lion... o V29 £|li 1694. — Piece of plate. Messrs. Hancock 1694. — Piece of plate. Messrs. Hancock. 'B{ 1695. — Snuffers and tray. Messrs. Hancock. gj 1695. — Piece of plate. Messrs. Hancock. fr-T] 1695. (\V. Scarlett.) — Various spoons. Staniforth and l^ otlier Collections. 1695. — Tankard. Anon. 1696. — Various spoons. Staniforth and other Collections. ^^ 1696.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. 1696. — Porringer (Burchell). Messrs. Hancock. >I3l 1695. — Pair of fluted candlesticks. Messrs. Hancock. Jn 1696. — Tankard. Messrs. Hancock. Note. — The makers^ names which follow are alphabetically arranged in the Goldsmiths' books, and are usually entered according to the dates of entry, so that by a reference to our list of makers' marks an exact representation of the actual marks will be found. Bearing in mind that from 1697 to 1720, for the New Standard, the two first letters of the Surname were adopted, to which were added a figure of Britannia and the lion's head erased, seen in profile, and that after 1720 the initial letters of both Christian and Surname were used for the Old Standard, with the lion passant and leopard's head, full- faced. In many instances the makers' mai'ks both for the Old and New Standards are entered in juxtaposition. 9 130 In 1697 the names of the makers appear for the first time in the Company's books. The date of entry at tlie Hall follows the name of the plate-worker. £ A 1697-8. Jno. Ladyman, 1697.— Spoons to 1713. Stani- forth Collection. B 1697-8. Jno. Bodington, 1697 — Cup and cover. Hunt and Roskell. E 1697-8. Wm. Denny and Jno. Backe, 1697.— Cup and I^ B pair of large pricket candlesticks. Duke of Manchester. Exhibited 1862; South Kensing- ton Museum. 1697-8. Kobt. Cooper, 1697.— Mug, fluted base. W. Boore, Esq. R 1697-8. Hugh Roberts, 1697.— Monteith. Earl of Brea- dalbane. C H 1697-8. J. Chartier, 1697.— Two-handled cup. E. T. Frere, Esq. H A 1697-8. Peter Harache, senr., 1697. — Grilt helmet-shaped ewer, weight 69 oz. Duke of Devonshire. W A 1697-8. Josh. Ward, 1697.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. S V 1697-8. Jno. Sutton, 1697.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. BR 1697-8.Jonathan Bradley, 1697. — Pieceof plate. Hancocks. B O 1697-8. Jno. Bodington (mitre above), 1697.— " Boyle " cup and cover. Trinity College, Cambridge. Sc 1697-8. Willm. Scarlett, 1697.— Rat-tail spoon. Mrs. Bischoflfsheim. W I 1698-9. David Willaume, 1697.— Pair of gilt ice-pails, with leaves in relief. Duke of Devonshire. ANe 1698-9. Anty. Nelme, 1697.— The "Phesaunt" cup. Trinity College, Cambridge. W A 1698-9. Benjn. Watts, 1698.— Rat-tail spoon. W. W. E. Wynne, Esq. Wrexham Exhibition. R U 1698-9. Jno. Ruslen, 1697.— Monteith. Fishmongers' Company. Exhibited South Kensington Museum 1862. Pa 1698-9. Humphy. Payne, 1697.— Tumbler. R. T. Frere, Esq. Do 1698-9. Jno. Downes, 1698. — Rat-tail spoon. Hancocks. BI 1698-9. Josh. Bird, 1697. — Pair candlesticks. Anonymous. 131 S T 1G98-9. Josh. Stokes, 1G97.— Two-handled cup. R. Temple Frere, Esq. Sc 1G98-9. Willm. Scarlett, 1G97.— A piece of plate. Han- cocks. A N 1698-9. Willm. Andrewes, 1697.— A piece of plate. Han- cocks. Gi 1698-9. John Gibbons, 1698.— A piece of plate. Han- cocks. S Q 1698-9. Geo. Squire, 1697.— A piece of plate. Hancocks. Co 1698-9. Laurence Colds, 1697. — A piece of plate. Han- cocks. R U 1698-9. John Ruslen, 1697. — A piece of plate. Hancocks. L A 1698-9. Jno. Laughton, 1697. — A piece of plate. Han- cocks. £ A 1698-9. Jno. Ladyman, 1698. — A piece of plate. Han- cocks. Sy 1698-9. Richd. Syngin, 1697.— Pair of octagonal candle- sticks. Hancocks. S H 1699-0. Joseph Sheene, 1697.— Porringer (Burchell). Hancocks. E 1699-0. W. Denny and J. Backe, 1697.— Pair of tazzas ^ ^ with punched ornaments. Lake Price, Esq. Sc 1699-0. W. Scarlett, 1697.— Spoons. Staniforth and Ashford Collections. MI 1699-0. Wm. Middleton, 1697.— Two-handled cup. R. Temple Frere, Esq. B 1699-0. Jno. Bodington, 1697.— Two-handled cup and cover. W. Boore, Esq. A N 1699-0. Wm. Andrews, 1697.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. ANe 1699-0. Anty. Nelme, 1697.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. Ti 1699-0. Robt. Timbrell, 1697.— Pair of fine Mouteiths, given in 1700. Mercers' Company. Exhibited South Kensington Museum 1862. 1^0 1699-0. Saml. Hood, 1697.— Monteith. Rev. T. Stani- forth. Xe 1699-0. Willm. Keatt, 1697.— The "Alston" tankard. Trinity College, Cambridge. 9 * 132 C H 1699-0. Juo. Ohartier, 1698, fleur-de-lis above. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. C O 1699-0. Stephen Coleman, 1697, spoon above letters. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. Sc 1700. Willm. Scarlett, 1697. — Rat-tail spoon. Mrs. Bi- schoffsheim. P Y 1700. Benjn. Pyne, 1697.— The " Bellot '' tankard. Trinity College, Cambridge. Fa 1700-1. Jno. Fawdery, 1697. — Small Monteith. Vintners' Company. Exhibited South Kensington Museum 1862. ANe 1700-1. Anty. Nelme, 1697.— Monteith, given by J. Church in 1700. — Merchant Taylors' Company. Exhibited South Kensington Museum 1862. Reproduced in electro at the same. lia 1700-1. Jno. Jackson, 1697.— Monteith. Earl of Breadal- bane. NI 1700-1. R. Nightingale, 1697.— Pair of gilt chocolate cups and covers chased with animals. Lord Crewe. Exhibited South Kensington Museum 1862. V N 1700-1. V not in Goldsmiths' Books. — Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. C H 1700-1. Jno. Chadwick, 1697.— Tazza. W. Boore, Esq. H A 1700-1. Peter Harache, 1698.— Wine fountain and cis- tern, fluted ; weight together, 720 ozs. Earl Spencer. Exhibited South Kensington Mu- seum 1862. An 1700-1. Wm. Andrews, 1627. — A piece of plate. Han- cocks. Wm. Lukin, 1699.^ — Tankard. Hancocks. Wm. Denny, 1697. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. Mark Paillet, 1698. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. Jno. Jackson, 1697. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. 1700-1. Peter Harache, junr., as before. — Gilt helmet- shaped ewer, engraved with Royal Arms, of William III, Lord Willoughby de Eresby. Exhibited South Kensington Museum 1862. G A 1701. Wm. Gamble, 1697.— Monteith (Duke of Sussexj. liord Hastings. Utt 1700-1 De 1700-1 PA 1700-1 Ea 1700-1 HA 1700-1 133 litu 1701-2. Wm. Lukin, 1G99.— Tankard. Hancocks. M A 1701-2. Willoughby Masham, 1701.— Waiter. Chester Corporation. G O 1701-2. Jno. Goode, 1701.— Pair of massive flagons. 647 ozs. Earl Spencer. Exhibited South Kensington Museum 1862. H A 1701-2. Peter Harache, 1698.— Ice cistern, 1,900 ozs. Earl Spencer. Exhibited South Kensington Museum, 1862. H A 1701-2. Peter Harache, 1698. — Pair of ewers and salvers ; weight, 500 ozs. Earl Spencer. Exhibited South Kensington Museum 1862. D E 1701-2. Willm. Denny, 1697.— Tankard. Dasent Collec- tion. L E 1701-2. Ralph Leeke, 1698. — Cup and tazza. W. Boore, Esq. W I 1701-2. David Willaume, 1697. — Great ewer and salver. Marquis of Abercorn. Exhibited South Ken- sington Museum 1862. L E 1701-2. Geo. Lewis, 1699. — Pair of candlesticks. Gar- rards. p Y 1701-2. Benjn. Pyne, 1697. — Piece of plate. Han- cocks. ^Yj^ 1701-2. Benj. Watts, 1698. — Spoon. Hancocks. 2^^ 1701-2. John Tiffin, 1701. — Mitre above. Hancocks. ^Y A 1701-2. Josh. Ward, 1697.— Tankard. Earl of Breadal- bane. p ^ 1701-2. Wm. Petley, 1699.— Spoon. Rev. T. Stani- forth. Ro 1701-2. Philip Rolles, 1697.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. W A 1701-2. Josh. Ward, 1697. — Two-handled cup and cover. General P. W. Phillipps Treby. P L 1701-2. Pierre Platel, 1699. — Elegant gold ewer, helmet shaped, and a salver to match, scroll borders. Duke of Devonshire. p E 1701-2. Robert Peake, 1697.— Tankard. Mrs. Bischoffs- heim. Wa 1701-2. White Walshc, 1698. — Tankard and cover Hancocks. 134 D 1702-3. John Downes, 1697.— Tankard and cover. Han- cocks. B A 1702-3. Wm. Bambridge, 1G97.— Piece of plate. Han- cocks. C 1702-3. Robt. Cooper, 1697.— Piece of plate. Han- cocks. G A 1702-3. Willm. Gamble, 1697.— Pair of two-handled cups. Mrs. Bischoffsheim. S M 1702-3. John Smith, 1697. — Three castors, gadroon borders. Lady Scott. C H 1702-3. Jas. Chadwick, 1697.— Piece of plate. Han- cocks. Fa 1702-3. John Fawdery, 1697.— Monteith (ex dono Dun- combe). Vintners' Company. Exhibited 1862. Reproduced in electro at South Kensington Museum. M E 1702-3. Lewis Mettayer, 1700. — Gilt helmet-shaped ewer, engraved with Royal Arms and motto " Semper Eadem." Lord Willoughby de Eresby. Ex- hibited South Kensington Museum 1862. F 1702-3. Fawdery, 1697.— Two-handled cup. Dr. and Mrs. Ashford. L O 1702-3. Natl. Lock, 1698.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. D 1702-3. Jno. Downes, 1698.— Two-handied cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. L E 1702-3. Geo. Lewis, 1698.— Candlesticks. Garrards. E A 1702-3. Jno. East, 1697. — Tankard. Anonymous. Co 1703-4. Rob. Cooper, 1697.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. ANe 1703-4. Anty. Nelme, 1700. — Oval tureen, fluted pattern. Lord Bateman. Gi 1703-4. Jno. Gibbons, 1700.— Cup. Garrards. Gr 1703-4. Richd. Greene, 1703. — Pint tankard. Hancocks. P E 1703-4. Robt. Peake, 1697.— Tankard. Mrs. Bischoffs- heim. F A 1703-4. Thos. Farren, 1703.— Tankard. Hancocks. WA 1703-4. Saml.Wastell, 1701.— Pieces of plate. Hancocks. M A 1704-5. Willoughby Masham, 1701.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. 135 Lo 1704-5. Nat. Lock, 1698. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. Wi 1704-5. Wimans, 1697. — Porringer (Burchell). Hancocks. L A 1704-5. John Ladyman, 1698.— Spoon. Rev. T. Stnni- forth. S I 1704-5. Fras. Singleton, 1697.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. Gr 1704-5. Richd. Greene, 1703.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. ite 1704-5. Saml. Lee, 1701.— Rat-tail spoon. C. A. North, Esq. 5^0 1704-5. Jno. Read, 1704. — Sugar-basin. E. Newman, Esq. F A 1704-5. Wm. Fawdery, 1700.— Gilt paten. St. John the Baptist and St. Antholin's, Watling Street. Hu 1705-6. Rich. Hutchinson, 1699. — Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. Ad 1705-6. Chas. Adam, 1702. — Sugar-castor, Dr. and Mrs. Ashford. An 1705-6. Wm. Andrewes, 1698.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. Pa 1705-6. Humphy. Payne, 1698.— Two-handled cup. H. Smythe, Esq. W A 1705-6. Benjn. Watts, 1698.— Cup. C, A. North Collec tion. H A 1705-6. PeterHarache, junr., 1698. — Fine waiter, 176 ozs. Hancocks. H A 1705-6. Peter Harache, junr., 1698. — Helmet-shaped ewer. J. T. Kaye, Vintners' Company. Ex- hibited South Kensington Museum 1862. D E 1705-6. Willm. Denny, 1700.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. R 1705-6. Dog couchant over the letters. Alexr. Roode, 1700. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. S V 1705-6. John Sutton, 1697. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. Ti 1705-6. Robt.Timbrell, 1697.— Chased bowl. W.Benson, Esq. A S 1706-7. Thos. Ash, 1697.— Candlesticks. Garrards. WI 1706-7. David Willaume, 1697. — Set castors. Anonymous. W E 1706-7. Matthew West, 1697. — Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. Co 1706-7. Johu Cory, 1698. — Set of castors. Anonymous. 186 Le 1706-7. John Leach, 1698. — Ewer with the bust of Queen Anne and the Marlborough arms. j\Irs. Bischoffsheim. S V 1706-7. John Sutton, 1697.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. LE 1706-7. Timothy Ley, 1698.— Piece of plate. Han- cocks. ^i) 1706-7. Jno. Abbott, 1706. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. M A 1706-7. Wm. Matthew, 1700.— Piece of plate. Han- cocks. le 1707-8. Thos. Jenkins, 1697.— Monteith. Vintners' Com- pany. Exhibited South Kensington Museum 1862. F A 1707-8. Wm. Fawdery, 1700.—" Cumberland " coffee-pot. Trinity College, Cambridge. Exhibited South Kensington Museum 1862. 2^0 1707-8. Philip Eoker, 1697.— Two-handled cup and cover. Mrs. Bischoffsheim. W I 1707-8. David Willaume, 1697.— Kettle, stand, and tankard. Hancocks. S H 1707-8. Alice Sheene, 1700.— Tankard. Mrs. Bischoffs- heim. L 1707-8. Robt. Lovell, 1702.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. Gi 1707-8. Jno. Gibbous, 1700. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. Sl 1707-8. Daul. Sleamaker, 1704.— Piece of plate. Han- cocks. I^a 1708-9. Jno. Rand, 1703.— Gilt two-handled cup and cover. Mrs. Bischoffsheim. Ti 1708-9. Geo. Titterton, 1697.— Tankard (Burchell). Hancocks. ^P 1708-9. Bichd. Syngin, 1697. — Two-handled jug. Mrs. Bischoffsheim. Jo 1708-9. Lawrence Jones, 1697. — Large gravy spoon. Mrs. Bischoffsheim. Gr 1708-9. Bichd. Greene, 1703.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. HU 1708-9. Wm. Lukin, 1699 — Tazza. W. Boore, Esq. B E 1708-9. Bn. Bentley, 1698.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. Fl 1708-9. Willm. Fleming, 1700.— Cup. Dasent Col- lection. 137 W I 1708-9. David Willaume, 1697.— Milk jug. Brelt Col- lection. Ga 1707-8. Fras. Garthorne, 1697.— Three fine castors chased. Lake Price, Esq. R U 1708-9. John Ruslen, 1697.— At the " Golden Cup/' Swithin's Lane. Lake Price, Esq. C 1708-9. Robt. Cooper, 1697.— Salt-cellars. Hancocks SjP 1709-0. Thos. Spackman, 1700. — Six rat-tail spoons (Burchell). Hancocks, Ba 1709-0. Richd. Bayley, 1708.— Piece of plate. Han- cocks. Ad 1709-0. Chas. Adam, 1702.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. Gr 1709-0. Richd. Greene, 1703.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. C 1709-0. Robt. Cooper, 1697.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. itO 1709-0. Seth Lofthouse, 1697.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. Lo 1709-0. Nathl. Lock, 1698.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. S A 1710. Thos. Sadler, 1701.— Rat-tail spoon. C. A. North, Esq. Bi 1710. Jos. Bird, 1701.— Candlestick. Garrards. P A 1710. Simon Pantin, 1701. — Sugar-castor. R. T. Frere, Esq. P L 1710. Pierre Platel, 1699, in the Pell Mell.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. Ne 1710. Anty. Nelme, 1700. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. P Y 1710. Benjn. Pyne, 1700. — Bell-shaped Communion cup. W. Boore, Esq. PA 1711-2. Simon Pantin, 1701.— The " Verney " cup and cover. Trinity College, Cambridge. S L 1711-2. Danl. Sleamaker, 1704.— Coffee-pot. Mrs. Bi- schoffshcim. M A 1711-2. Jacob Margas, 1706. — On an ewer. Hancocks. P L 1711-2. Pierre Platel, 1699.— Four candlesticks. Gar- rards. S L 1711-2. Gabriel Sleath, 1706.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. P A 1711-2. Mark Paillet, 1698.— Four circular stands. W. Maskell, Esq. 138 P L 1711-2. Pierre Platel, 1699. — Two-handled cup and cover. Mrs. BischojQFsheim. Ash 1711-2. Thomas Ash,1697.—Tca-caddie. Messrs. Phillips. Lo 1712-3. Matthew Lofthouse, 1705. — Tankard. All Souls' College, Oxford. Exhibited South Kensington Museum 1862. 5D 13 1712-3. Robt. Tirabrell, 1697.— Tankard, with its stand.* Brett Collection. F A 1712-3. Thos. Farren, 1707.— Salver with Royal Arms. Dr. and Mrs. Ashford. Lo 1712-3. Nathl. Lock, 1698.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. SA 1712-3. Thos. Sadler, 1701.— Spoon. Rev. T. Staniforth. B E 1712-3. Benjn. Bentley, 1698.— Salt-cellar. Garrards. Gr 1712-3. Richd. Greene, 1703.— Tankard. W. Boore, Esq. Pa 1712-3. Humpy. Payne, 1701. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. PE 1712-3. Edmd. Pearce, 1704.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. Fl 1713-4. Willm. Fleming, 1697.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. Co 1713-4. L. Colds, 1697.— Set of candlesticks. W. Boore, Esq. W I 1713-4. David Willaume, 1697.— Piece of plate. Han- cocks. I^Q 1713-4. Seth Lofthouse, 1697. — Piece of plate. Han- cocks. Yo 1713-4. Edward York, 1705. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. N E 1713-4. Anthony Nelme, 1697, no shield. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. Vi 1714-5. Edwd. Vincent. — Pepper-castor. R. T. Frere, Esq. Yo 1714-5. Edwd. York, 1705. — Four baluster candlesticks. Mrs. Bischo£Fsheim. * Stands, like small tazzas, were used to support the tankards on the table and prevent stains on the cloth, and to serve the tankards to guests. Their actual use when separated from the tankards became unknovrn, but they were found useful for other purposes ; they are found sometimes without a stem, hke a small waiter. It has been conjectured they were used at the Sacrament, but the fact of their being found accom- panjdng the tankard and bearing the identical hall-marks and style of ornamentation places their original use beyond a doubt, and an ingenious collector may hope to find a stand to suit his old tankard and make it complete. 139 Ho 1714^5. Seth Lofthouse, 1G97.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. P 1714-5. Thos. Port, 1713 —Tankard. Anonymous. L O 1714-5. Natl. Lock, 1697.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. Ti 1714-5. Robt. Timbrel], 1697.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. S H 1714-5. Alice Sheene, 1700.— Monteith. Mrs. Bischoffs- heira. L A 1714-5. George Lambe, 1713. — Rat-tail gravy spoon (Burchell). Hancocks. P E 1715-6. Edmd. Pearce, 1704.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. S A 1715-6. Thos. Sadler, 1701.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. H A 1715-6. Paul Hanet, 1715.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. ME 1715-6. Lewis Mettayer, 1700. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. Ba 1715-6. Richd. Bayley, 1698.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. L O 1715-6. Wm. Looker, 1713 (two pellets above).— Cup. P. T. Frere, Esq. Lo 1715-6. Natl. Lock, 1698.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. L I 1715-6. Isaac Liger, 1704. — Spoons and forks. Anony- mous. PY 1715-6. Benju. Pyne, 1697.— The "Morpeth" cup and cover. Trinity College, Cambridge. W I 1716-7. David Willaume, 1697.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. P A 1716-7. Simon Pantin, 1701.— Tyg with three handles. Sir Henry Tufton. BE 1716-7. Joseph Bell, 1716.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. L 1716-7. Natl. Lock, 1698.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. 0,0 1716-7. Jas. Seabrook, 1714.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. C O 1716-7. Augustin Courtauld, 1708.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. FL 1716-7. Wm. Fleming, 1697.— Piece of plate. Han- cocks. Pa 1716-7. Humphrey Payne, 1701. — Two standing cups, given by Sir Jno. Smith. Salters' Company. Exhibited South Kensington Museum 1862. M A 1717-8. Jacob Margas, 1706. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. I E 1717-8. Edwd. Jennings, 1709.— Piece of plate. Han- cocks. FA 1717-8. Tlioms. Farren, 1707. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. FA dFr J A ME BE CL FA 140 L 1717-8. Mattw. Lot'thouse, 1705. — Two-handled cnp. R. T. Frere, Esq. T A 1717-8. Anne Tanqueray, 1713.— Waiter. Brett Collec- tion. L A 1717-8. Paul de Lamerie, 1712. — Gold two-handled cup. Berkeley Castle. L A 1717-8. Paul de Lamerie, 1712. — Cup and cover. Duke of Devonshire. — This piece has the Britannia stamped twice, close together. lo 1717-8. Glover Johnson, 1712. — Piece of plate. Han- cocks. 1717-8. John Farnell, 1714. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. 1716-7. Jas. Fraillon, 1710. — Pair of octagonal candle- sticks. Anonymous. 1718-9. Chas. Jackson, 1714. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. 1718-9. Lewis Mettayer, 1700. — Tankard. Hancocks. 1718-9. Wm. Bellassyse, 1716.— Tankard. Hancocks. 1718-9. Jonah Clifton, 1703. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. 1718-9. Thos. Farren, 1707.— Two-handled cup. E. T. Frere, Esq. W I 1718-9. David Willaume, 1697.— Basin and cover. Sir W. Stirling. Exhihited South Kensington Museum 1862. Ma 1718-9. Thos. Mason, 1716.— Salver. Garrards. Ba 1718-9. Richd. Bayley, 1708.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. P L 1718-9. F. Plymley, 1715.— Sugar-basin. J. James, Esq. Ho 1718-9. Hodgkis, 1718. — Very large flagons. Mercers' Company. D A 1719-0. Wm. Darkeratt, 1718.— Tankard. Hancocks. C L 1719-0. Jos. Clare, 1713.— Piece of plate. Hancocks. Ba 1719-0. Richd. Bayley, 1708.— Piece of plate. Han- cocks. Fl 1719-0. Wm. Fleming, 1697.— Piece of plate. Han- cocks. P L 1719-0. Pierre Platel, 1619.— Piece of plate. Han- cocks. I A 1719-0. Chas. Jackson, 1714. — Gravy spoon. Trinity College, Cambridge. 141 N E 1719-0. Anty. Nelme, 1697.— A set of four bowl dishes. Mrs. Bischoflsheim. Lo 1719-0. Wm. Looker, 1713.— Two-handled cup. R. Temple Frere, Esq. Ei) 1719-0. Jno. Abbott, 1706.— Two-handled cup. R. Temple Frere, Esq. C L 1719-0. Jos. Clare, 1713.— Spoon. Rev. T. Staniforth. UK 1719-0. Robt. Hill, 1716.— Tankard. Lady Du Cane. Wh 1719-0. Jno. White, 1719. — Bowl dishes. Anonymous. B A 1720-1. Richd. Bayley, 1708.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. I S 1720-1. Thos. Issod, 1700.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. P E 1720-1. Jno. Pero, 1717. — Pair of cups. Anonymous. E 1720-1. Jno. Eckfourd, 1698.— Tankard. Hancocks. G V 1720-1. Not in Goldsmiths' Book (the V being omitted or torn out). — Piece of plate. Hancocks. G A 1720-1. Willm. Gamble, 1697.— Small plain tankard. Mrs. BischoflFsheim. P H 1720-1. Paul Hanet, 1717.— Two rat-tail spoons (Goliffe). Hancocks. Old Standard resumed with Initials of Christian and Surname^ but both allowed ; the New Standard denoted by N.S. 1721-2. N.S. Augn. Courtauld, 1708.— Salver. Lamberts. 1721-2. N. S. Jno. Cory, 1697.— Pair of candlesticks. Lamberts. 1721-2. 0. S. Jos. Clare, 1720.— Mug. Lamberts. 1721-2. N. S. Rd. Greene, 1703.— Tankard. H. S. L'Estrange, Esq. 1721-2. N. S. Benjn. Pyne, 1697.— Ewer. Hancocks. 1721-2. Jas. Morson, 1716. N. S. — Plate. Hancocks. 1721-2. Jas. Goodwin, 1721. 0. S.— Plate. Hancocks. 1721-2. Peter Archambo, 1720. N. S.— Eight-lobed salver. (Hon, W. King.) Trinity College, Cambridge. Exhibited South Kensington Museum 1862. P R 1722-3. Philip Roker, 1720.— Tankard. Anonymous. \V M 1722-3. Willm. Matthews, 1 20.— Plate. Hancocks. CO Co IG Gr PY MO JG AH 142 B N 1722-3. Bowles Nash, 1721.— Salver. Trinity College, Cambridge. ^^p 1722-3. Hugh Arnett and Pocock, 1720. N. S.— Two- O handled cup. Hancocks. A 1722-3. Arnett and Pocock, 1720. O. S.— Two-handled p cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. T F 1722-3. Thos. Folkingham, 1720. 0. S.— Two-handled cup. R. T. Frere, Esq. AB 1723-4. Abm.Buteux, 1721. — Pepper-castor. Brett Col- lection. Pa 1723-4. Wm. Paradise, 1718. N. S. — Communion cup. Christie's Sale Rooms. A R 1723-4. Peter Archambo. — Saucepan. Anonymous. Di 1723-4. Arthur Dicken, 1720. N. S.— At the Angel, Strand. Hancocks. IG 1723-4. Jas. Gould, 1722.— At "Three Golden Lions," 1, Gutter Lane. Hancocks. I E 1723-4. John East, 1721. — Large tankard. Armourers' Company. S L 1723-4. Samuel Lea, 1721. — Rat- tail spoon (Burchell). Hancocks. T F 1723-4. Thos. Folkingham, 1720.— Candlestick. Messrs. Garrard. T T 1724-5. Thos. Tearle, 1720.— Plain jug, corded neck. Mrs. Bischoffsheim. C I 1724-5. Chas. Jackson, 1720. — Piece of plate. Hancocks. . Loftbouse, Mattw., Temple-bar, O.S., 26 Jan. 1721. Lea, Sam., Hemmin;,''s-row, O.S., 12 Dec. 1721. De Lamerie, Paul, Windmill-street, near the H;iyinarket, 5 Feb. 1712. Lambe, Goo., Hemiug's-row, 10 June 1713. Looker, Wm., Carey-lane, 12 June 1713. Looker, Wm., St. Anne's-lane, O.S., 6 July 1720. Ludlow, Jno., Without Aldgate, 15 Oct. 1713. Ludlow, Jno., Ball-alley, Lumber-st., O.S., 22 June 1720. Langford, Tbos., Lumbard-st., 25 Mar. 1715. Ley, Petley, Within Aldgate, .30 Juue 1715. Lingard, Jno., Maiden-lane, 10 Jan. 1719. Liugard, Jno., Fish-st., 28 June 1718. Lingard, Jno., Maiden-lane, O.S., 10 Jan. 1719. Lambe, Jane, Shandos-st., O.S., June 1729. Lambe, Jane, Shandos-st., N.S., Jan. 1719. Le Sage, Jno., Old-st., 26 July 1722. Lukin, Wm., Str.and, 10 June 1725. Laroche, Louis, "Lomber Cow," 19 Nov. 1725, corner of Seven Dials. Lucas, Eobt., Lombard-st., 13 Mar. 1726. Laundi-y, Sam., Gutter-lane, 20 Oct. 1727. Laimili-y, Sam.,Gutter-lane, 20 Oct. 1727 Liger, ,Tno., "at ye sign of ye Pearl," in Heming's-row, 9 Dec. 1730. Loftbouse, Mary, Maiden-lane, 30 Mar. 1731. Laundry, Sam., and Griffith, Jeffy., in Staining-lane, 2 Juue 1731. De Lamerie, Paul, " attye Golden Ball," Windmill-st., St. James's, O.S., 17 Mar. 1732. M. Matthew, Wm., Foster-lane, Apr. 1697. Matthew, Wm., George-alley, Lombard- street, Apr. 20, 1700. Madden, Matt., Lumbard-st., Apr. 1697. Moore, Andw., Bridewell, Apr. 1697. Middletou, Wm., Leadenhall-st., Apr. 1697. Mettayer, Lewis, in Pell Mell, 18 Dec. 1700. Mettayer, Lewis, in Pall Mall, O.S., 26 Aug. 1720. Masbam, Willoughbv, Newgate-st., 24 May 1701. Jladdeu, Jntbn., Lombard-st., 2 Dec. 1702. Margas, Jacob, St. Martin's-lane, 19 Aug. 1706. Matbew, Mary, George-allev, 28 May 1707. Matthew, Jno., Ball-alley, 13 Sep. 1710. Malyn, Isaac, Gutter-lane, 24 Nov. 1710 177 Mountfort, Hezh., Eed Lion-court, 15 Jan. 1711. Mathew, Wm., Minories, 17 Mar. 1711. Miithew, Wm., Minories, O.S., 20 June 1720. Mann, Thos., Foster-lane, 25 Nov. 1713. Mann, Thos., Foster-laue, O.S., 1 July 1720. Miller, Henry, Bow-lane, 14 July 1714. Miller, Henry, Noble-street, O.S., 4 July 1720. Margas, SaniL, St. Martin's-lane, 14 Feb. 1714. Marojas, Saml., King-st., Covent-garden, O.S., 8 Mar. 1720. Morson, Jas,, Foster-lane, 17 Oct. 1716. Morson, Jas., Foster-lane, O.S., 20 June 1720. Mason, Thos., Sherborn-laue, 19 Nov. 1716. Mason, Tlios.,Slierborn-lane, O.S.,1 July 1720. Millington, Jnc, Butcherhall-lane, 22 Sept. 1718. Millington, Jnc, ditto, O.S., 23 June 1720. Motberby, Jno., "BTiIlinginouth.-st.," 22 Feb. 1718. Morse, Thos., "at ye Spotted Dog," in Lomber-street, 5 Sept. 1718, Morse, Thos., ditto, O.S., Sept. 1720. Margas, Jacob, St. Martin's-lane, O.S., Sept. 1720. Maitland, Jas., "The Grasshopper," corner of Sullolk-st., June 1728. Matthews.Wm., ClerkenweU, June 1728. Montgomery, Jno., Cambridge-st., Feb. 1729. Maidman, Ealph, Noble-st., 31 May 1731. Merry, Thos., St. John-st., 1 Sejrt. 1731. Mason, Thos., Shereborn-lane, 28 Sept. 1733. Manners, Jas., "att ye Bose," in ye Strand, 26 Apr. 1734. Mann, Thos., Clerkeuwell, 29 Nov. 1736. Mowden, David, " The Cro^vn and Seal," in Noble-street, 12 Mar. 1738. Martin, Chas., "at yeEoseand Crown" in Field-lane, 23 Jan. 1729. Millington, Jno., Bishopsgate, 18 June 1728. N, Nehne, Anty., Ave Mary -lane Apr. 1697. I^ Nehne, Fras., ditto, 20 Mar. 1722. ftTn Nightingale, Eich., Shoe-lane, Apr. 1697. (gg Newton, Jnthn., Lad-lane, 17 Oct. 1711. rCT^ Newton, Jnthn., Luuibard-st., 1 May wiiy 1718. Newton, Jno., Lumbard-st., O.S., 6 Aug. 1720. Nash, Bowles, St. Martin's-le-Grand, 7 Mar. 1720. Nash, Bowles, ditto, O.S., 7 June 1721. NichoU, Michl., Staining-lane, 4 Apr. 1723. Newton, Jno., Staining-lane, Apr. 1726. Nash, Gawen, Wood-st., 23 Nov. 1726. 0. faj-ol Overing, Chas., Carey-lane, Apr. 1697. {^ Oyle, Philip, Cheapside, 9 Oct. 1699. |YvQ^ Owen, Wm., Cheapside, O.S., 14 Mar. t$l Owing, Jno., Noble-st., 6 Jan. 1724. [)§1 Ditto, ditto, 20 Feb. 1725. mDe 01iveyra,Abm., St. Helen's, Bishops- gate-st., n.d. 1725. P. Parr, Thos., Wood-street, Apr. 1697. Parr, Sarah, Cheapside, O.S., 1720. Penford, Jno., Foster-lane, Apr. 1697. Penstone, Wm., Foster-lane, Apr. 1697. Pyne, Benj., St. Martin's-le-Grand, Apr. 1697. Pyne, Benj,, St. Martin's-le-Grand, Apr. 1697. Penstone, Hy., Gracechurch-st., Apr. 1697. Pinckiug, Israel, St. James-st., Apr. 1697, Peake, Eobt., Noble-st., Apr. 1697. Peaice, Jas., Newgate-st., 23 Apr. 1698. Paillet, Mark, Hemmiug's-row, 22 Apr, 1698. Porter, Jno,, Strand, 21 Oct. 1698. Petley, Wm., Blowbladder-st., 16 June 1699. Platel, Pierre, in Pall Mall, 28 June 1699. Player, Gabriel, Eatcliff, 3 Aug. 1700. Prockter, Edmd., St. Anu's-lane, 8 Oct. 1700. Pantin, Sam!., St. Martin's-lane, 23 June 1701. Payne, Humphrey, Gutter-lane, 3 Dec. 1701. Ditto, ditto, n.d. Ditto, ditto, O.S., n.d., 1720 12 178 -/■ P;r''-.-ving, Matt., Mugwell-st., 23 Sept. 1703. Phillips, Jno., Poster-lane, 13 Feb. 1717. Pearco, Eilmcl., Strand, New Excliange, 1 Feb. 1701. Pearce.Edmd., ditto, O.S.,28 July 1720. Peele, Tlios., Jewin-st., 2 Mar. 170 1. Petrij, Jean, Pall Mall, 21 Nov. 1707. Prichard, Tlios., Drury-Iane, 30 Nov. 1700. Pearson, Wm., Ball-alley, 21 Jan. 1710. PenvRon, Wm., Ball-alley, O.S., 2i Jan. 1720. Peacock, Edwd., Strand, 14 Nov. 1710. Port, Thos., Queen-st., 3 June 1713. Plvmley, Pras., Nicholas-lane, 12 Oct. 1715. ■ Pearson, "Wm., Ball-alley, 21 May 1717. Petlev, Wm., Blowbladder-st., 22 July 1717. Parr, Thos., Cheapside, 19 Aug. 1717. Pero, Jno., Strand, 24 Aug. 1717. Pantin, Simon, Castle-st., 16 Sept. 1717. Penstone, Wm., Foster-lane, 4 Oct. 1717. Paradise, Wm., Lad-lane, 7 July 1718. Phillip, PhiUis, Cannon-st.,20Feb.l720. Ditto, ditto, O.S., 24 July 1720. Paradise, Wm., Lad-lane, O.S., 24 June 1720. Petley, Wm., Blowbladder-st., O.S., 24 June 1720. Pantin, Simon, Castle-st., O.S., 30 June 1720. PiUeau, Perf, Chandois-st., 30 June 1720. Peacock, Ed., no address, 5 Sept. 1724. Price, Harvc}-, Wine-st., 7iow Flower- de-Luce-coiu-t, 10 Feb. 1726. Perier, Chas., Macclesfield-st., 6 Jan. 1727- Perier, Chas., ditto, O.S.,G Jan. 1727. Pocock, Ed., Foster-lane, 11 Dec. 1728. Pantin, Simon, Jr., Castle-st., 4 Feb. 1729. Pages, Fras., Orange-st., 4 Feb. 1729. Pargeter, Ed., Fetter-lane, 13 Oct. 1730. Pantin, Simon, Jr., Green-st., 23 Feb. 1731. Perier, Chas., King-st., Covent-gai'deu , 21 June 1731. Pero, Jno., Suffolk-st., 23 Nov. 1732. Parr, Thos., Cheapside, 9 Feb. 1733. Pantin, Lewis, Castle-st., 21 Mar. 1733. Pantin, Mary, Green-st., 14 Aug. 733. PoUock, Jno., Longacker, 16 Oct. 1734. Platel, Phillip, "Black Moor's head," coiner of York-bdgs., Strand, 25 Nov, 1737. Pyo, Thos., Carey-lane, 17 July 1738. Pertt, Bob., Nevvgate-st., 21 July 1738. Pont, Jno., Staining-lane, 19 Mar. 1739. Potts, Thos., Bolt-court, Fleet-st., 26 Feb. 1728. E. Roberts, Hugh, Newgate-st., Apr. 1637. Readshaw, Josh., " att ye Golden BaU " in St. Ann's-lane, Apr. 1697. Euslen, Jno., "att ye Golden Cup" in Swithin's-lane, Apr. 1697. Roman, Ann, Water-lane, Apr. 7. Boode, Alex., Cannon-st., Apr. 1697. Raven, Andw., St. Martiu's-le-Gr.and Apr. 1697. Rolles, PhU., Strand, Apr. 1697. Riley, Chris., Strand, Apr. 1697. Eoker, Phil., Sherborne-lane, Apr. 1697. Read. Jno., and Sleamaker, Dan., Law- rence Pountuey-lane, 17 Oct. 1701. Rus.sell, Abm., St. Ann's-lane, 24 July 1702 Rand, Jno., Lombard-st., 13 Jan. 1704. Read, Jno., Lawrence-Pountney-laue, 22 July 1704. Rolles, Phil., Jr., Straaid, 20 Aug. 1705. RoUes, Phil., Strand, O.S., 28 Sept. 1720. Rainaud, Phil., Suffolk-st., 14 Feb. 1707. Rainaud, P., ditto, O.S., 26 Oct. 1720. Roe, Ebenezer, Maiden-la., 20 May, 1709. Roode, Gundry, Stayning-lane, 1 Mar. 17 J9. Roode, Giuidry, ditto, O.S.,21Mayl721. Rood, Jas., Bow-lane, 27 Oct. 1710. Roe, Nat., Foster-lane, 1710. Raine. Richd., Fleet-st., 21 June 1712. Robinson, Phil., Fleet-st., 10 Mar. 1713. Roker, PhiL, Long Acker, 7 Apr. 1720. Roker, PhU., ditto, O.S., 17 Aug. 1720. Rood Mary, Maiden-lane, n.d., 1720. 179 JTRl vS0 ^W ^R Rood, Marj', Maiden-lane, O.S., 2 Dec. 3721. Robinson, Phil., Fleet-street, 29 Apr. 1723. Riohirdson, Jnc, Gixtter-lane, 8 July 1723. Eichardson, Jno., Gutter-lane, O.S., 8 July 1723. Kobiuson Joubu., "att ye sign of the Golden Crown," Orange-st., 4 Nov. 1723. Robinson, Jonhu., ditto, O.S., ditto. Riboulan, Isaac, St. Martiu's-lane, 16 July 1714. Eiboulau, Isaac, Ditto, O.S.. 1720. Rush, Thos., " att ye Acorne," Fetter- laue, 25 Nov. 1724. Reeve, Wm., " Blackmoors Head," Minorles, 14 May 1731. Eongent Etienne, "j'e Golden Cup," St^Aune's, Soho, n.d., 1731. Roode Gundry, Golden-lane, 9 Sept. 1737. Robinson, Jno., Porter-street, Soho, 9 Feb. 1738. s. Sutton, Jno., Lombard-st., Apr. 1597. Sisackman, Jno., Charing Cross, Apr. 1697. l^^ Scarlett, Wm., Foster-lane, Apr. 1697. 151 Scarlett, "Wm., Foster-lane, O.S., 29 ■1&; June 1720. ^^ Stokes, Jos., Southwark, Apr. 1697. kJJ Singleton, Fras., Foster-lane, Apr. 1697. (^P) SyngLn, Richd., Carey-lane, Apr. 1697. tStockar, Jno., Strand, 1 July 1710. Smith, Jno., Holboviru, 1 July 1710. ^!m Sheene, Jos., Lombard-st., July 1710. Wm Snelling, Jno., Holbourn, Apr. 1697. |SM} Smithsend, Jno., Minories, Apr. 1697. ^rh Sheijherd, Jno., Gutter-lane, Apr. 1697. rsp Sheene, Alice, Lombard-st., 29 Apr. 1700. Si)ackman, Thos., Foster-lane, 25 May 1700. Smith, Saml., Swething-lane, 27 Sept. 1700. Sadler, Thos., Foster -lane, 25A\ig. 1701. Sadler, Thos., ditto, O.S., n.d., 1720. Spring, Wm., Strand, 30 Aug. 1701. Ditto, ditto, 1701. Sleamaker, Dan., Swethings-lane, 15 Aug. 1704. Stockar, Jno. M., and Peacock, Edwd., in the Strand, 20 Oct. 1705. Stevenson, Ambrose, Barbican, 1 Feb. 1706. Stevenson, Amb., ditto, O.S., 22 June 1720. Sle-'th, Gabriel, Gutter-lane, 14 Mar. 1706. Sleath, Gab., ditto, O.S., 17 June 1720. Smith, Jos., Foster-lane, 11 Ajn-. 1707. Sutton, Thos., Mugwell-st., 7 Jan. 1711. Seabrook, Jas., Wood-st., 11 Oct. 1714. Seabrook, Jas., ditto, O.S., 22 July 1720. Sn""Vnian, Wm., Lilyix>t-lane, 1 Nov. 1714. Street, Wm., Staiuing-lane, 26 Feb. 1717. Street, Wm., ditto, O.S., 23 June, 1720. Sanders, Jno., Oring-street, 5 July 1717. Le Sage, Jno. Hugh, Long Acre, 11 Oct. 1718. Shermer, Thos., Foster-lane, 12 Sept. 1717. Smith, Jas., Foster-lane, 22 Ajir. 1718, Smith, Jas., ditto, O.S., 23 Aug. 1720. Saunders, Hugh, St. Bride's-lane, 23 June, 1718. Scarlett, Richd., Foster-lane, 24 Sept. 1719. Sjarlett, Ed., ditto, O.S., 24 Jime, 1720. Smith, Saml., Gutter-lane, 26 Sept. 1719. Steward, Jos., Maiden-lane, 7 Nov. 1719. Steward, Jos., ditto, O.S., 7 Sept. 1720. Sanders, Jno^ no address, O.S., 27 June 1720. Smith, Jno., Little Britten, 6 July 1720. Spacfcman, Wm., LiUypot-lane, O.S., 14 July 1720. Squire, Geo., "att ye Golden Angel," iu Fleet-street, 15 Sept. 1720. Squire, Geo., ditto, O.S., 25 Nov. 1720. Spring, Hugh, Forstar-lane, 22 Dec 1721. Scarlett, Wm., Foster-lane, 25 Sept. 1722 Spring, Hugh, Forstar-lane, 27 Oct. 1722, Soame, Wm., Friday-street, 19 Jan. 1723. Soame, Wm., ditto, n.d. 1723, Scarlett, Richd., Foster-laae, 11 Sent 1723. '■ ' Spackman, Wm., no address, 1723. Spackman, Wm., ditto, n.d., 1723. Siuiou, Peter, Earl-street, 14 May 1725 12 * 180 np3 Simon Peter, Earl-street, 14 May 1725. KV§] Scarlett, Wm., Foster-laue, 18 Oct. 1725. @g Soame, Wm., CUeapside, 23 Aug. 1732. jj sj Slater, Jas., Great Triuety-lane, 1732. i^w^ Shaw, Wm., Gerrard-street, 16 Jan. 1727. (fg) Smith, Jos., Clerkeuwell, 3 May 1728. (§^ Shaw, Wm., Gerrard-street, 16 Jan. 1728. (g§) Savage, Jas., Fetter-lane, 23 May 1728. j]^ Sanders, Benj ., Staiuing-lane, 1 Apr .1737. rr?c> Sivlsbiiry, Fras., Foster-laue, 24 July ^t^ 1729. )^] Sanders, Jos., Carey-lane, 7 Dec. 1730. gg Smith, Geo., Gutter-lane, 28 Feh. 1732. ^^ Sprage, Chas., Chapel-court, 4 Feb. 1734. rra Shruder, Jas., Wardour-street, 1 Aug. •4^ 1737. (^g§> Soame, Wm., Cheapside, 11 Feb. 1738. T. ^p^ Townsend, Edmd., Cripplegate, Apr. Fn\ Timbrell, Eobt., Sherborne-lane, Apr. •^ 1697. 1^^ Timbrell, Eob.. Sherborue-lane,Apr.l697. Pt^ Trnherne, Ben., St. Martin" s-laue, Apr. Rsyj 1697. ■^ Titterton, Geo., Temple Bar, Apr. 1697. ^^ Thorne, Sam., Cannon-street, Apr. 1697. fThriscross, Smithfield Bars, Apr. 1697. Tiffin, Jnc, WatUng-st., 12 May 1701. ^^ Twell, Wm., Gutter-lane, 28 Mar. 1709. ^A Turner, Fras., St. Ann's-lane, 5 Apr. (^ 1709. (@ Turner, Fras., ditto, O.S., 5 Aug. 1720. ^) Tui-bitt, Wm., Foster-lane, 7 July 1710. f~rj{\ Truss, Wm., Foster-lane, 7 July 1710. t^j Tanqueray, D., Green-st., 23 Dec. 1713. J*^ Tanqueray, D., Pall Mall, O.S., 12 Aug. \iW 1720. <^^ Tanqueray, Ann, ditto, 1720. tTearle, Thos., Foster-lane, 9 Feb. 1719. Tenrle, Thos., Foster-lane, O.S., 30 June 1720. fjQ Tiu-uer.Ed., St. Auu's-lane,25Feb. 1720. uP] Truss, Wm,, Reading, 22 Sept. 1721. Truss, Wm., ditto, O.S., 1721. Tuite, Jno., Blaekfriars, removed to Litchfield-street, O.S., n.d., 1721. fTA\ Tabart, Peter, Wendisau (Windsor), I N.S., 7 July 1725. Srn Tabart, Peter, ditto, O.S., 1725. Toone, Wm., Cripplegate, 3 Nov. 1725. Tayler, Jno, Gutter-lane, 6 June 1728. iirl Tayler, Jno., ditto, 14 Jan. 1734. (T"Tl Townsend, Thos., St. Martin's-laue, ' ^ Sept. 1738. Note. — No entries under U and V, leaf wanting. w. ^CfJy WUliams, Chas., Lamb-alley, Apr. 1607. IWll WilUams, C, ditto, Apr. 1697. ^^ West, Matw., Foster-lane, Apr. 1697. ^t WiUaume, David, PaU Mall, Apr. 1697. ^^ Ward, Jos., Water-lane, Apr. 1697. ftVi^ Wimans, Foster-lane, Apr. 1697. J Bennett, Ed., Jim., Tueley-st. MQ 1758. *~' ^ Bumfris, Thos., and Jackson, Orlando. Little Triuity-laue, 6 May 1766. c. Callard, Isaac, "at ye Crown" in Tat- niim-coiirt-road, 20 June 1739. Cartwright. Ben., " at ye Crown and Pearl," Bartholomew-close, 20 June 1739. Ditto, ditto, ditto. Coker, Ebenezer, Clerkenwell, 25 June 1735. Clark, Chas., Bunhill-row, 7 July 1789. Crespin, Paul, "att ye Golden Ball," Comi)ton-st., Soho, 4 July 1739. Ditto, ditto, ditto. Ditto, ditto, N.S., 4 July 1740. Courtavdd, Augn. Shandois-st., 6 July 1739. Cann, Jno., Bridgwater-gardens, 8 Mar. 1740. Chartier, Danl., Heming's-row, 23 Mar. 1740. wra Callard, Paul, King-st., Soho, 8 Jan. ^tS 1751, Gife, Jno., Foster-lane, 21 Aug. 1740. Cafe, Jno., Foster-lane, 13 Dec. 1742. Chestermau, Chas., Clare-market, 6 July 1741. Crump, Fras., Newcastle-st., 9 Nov. 1741. ?g) Ditto, ditto, 9 Nov. 1750. Cachart, Elias, LongAcker, 17 June 1742. Cripps, Wm., " .att ye Crown and Golde-j Ball," Compton-st., 31 Aug. 174;3. Courtauld, Sam., Shandois-st., 6 Oct. 1746. Carlton, Thos., Old Bailey, 22 June 1744. Carman, Jno., New-st., 4 July 1748. Ditto, Holborn, 30 Sept. 1752. Cooper, Ben., Burmingham, 27 Feb. 1748. Campar, Geo., Cripplegate, 7 Nov. 1740. Cox, Eobt., Albin, Fetter-lane, 10 July 1752. I Ditto, Little Britain. 17 Dec. 1755. Ditto, ditto, ditto. Chesterman, Chas., Carey-lane, 2 Oct. 1752. Corry, Hen., Aldersgate-st. 6 Ajjr. 1754. Cartwright, Ben,, Smithfleld, 22 Apr. 1754. 183 llcl TD TD Collins, J., Hind-ct., Fleet-st., 17 May 1754. CoUier, Thos., Foster-lane, 5 July 1754. Caldecott, "Wm., Silver-st., 8 Mar. 1756. Criirap,Fras., Gutter-lane, 26 Mar. 1756. CartwTiglit, Ben., " at ye King's Arms and Snuffers" in ye Strand, 7 Sept. 1756. Congreve, Thos., Borough, 18 Sept. 1756. Crespin, Paul, Compton-st., 22 Jan. 1757. Cafe, Wm., Gutter-lane, 16 Aug. 1757. Cripps, Mark, " at ye Golden Ball," St. James'-st., 25 Apr. 1767. D. Daintrey, Marmadtike, Noble-st., 20 June 1739. Ditto, Crown, Old-st., 30 May 1747. Dupont, Lewis, Compton-st., 2 July 1739. Duke, Isaac, "Witcli-street, Drury-l.ane, 15 June 1743. Dowdall, Ed., ClerkenweU, 6 Dec. 1748. Daniell, Jabez, Carey-lane, 28 July 1749. DoweaU, Ed., ClerkenweU, 8 Nov. 1751. Dutton, Hy., Green-st., 16 Dec. 1754, Dobson, Prior, and Williams, Pater- noster-row, 10 Feb. 1755. Delmestre, Jno., Whitecliapel, 12 May 1755. Dobson, Ed., Fleet-st., 9 Sept. 1755. Doxsey, Tbos., Bisbopsgate-st., 16 Dec. 1756. Darvill, Ed., Watling-st., 23 Mar. 1757. Davis, Tompson, Holborn, 30 Nov. 1757. Ditto, ditto, ditto. Davis, Tbeophilus, "at ye sifjn of ye Handpou," KLng-st., Seven Dials, 17 Apr. 1758. E. Eckford, Jno., Eed Cross-st., 20 June 1739. Edwards, Griffith, Hemlock-ct., 4 July 1739. England, Thos., Fleet-ditch, 30 July 1739. Edwrrds, Jno., Switbin's-lane, 9 Aug. 1739. Ditto, ditto, 1 Nov. 17^3. M WM CRQ) 19 F. Fossy, Jnthu., Wood-st., 15 June 1739. Farren, Thos., Sweethings-lane, 15 June 1739. Feline, Ed., King-st., Covent-gardeu, 15 June 1739. Le Francois, Abm., Porter-st., Soho, 1 Dec. 1740. Fray, Jno., 3 Crown-court, 4 Jau. 1748. Farren, Ann., Swithens-lane, 19 Dec. 1743. Pox, Mordecai, Swithiu's-lane, 21 Jau. 1746. Feline, Magdalen, Covent-gdn., 15 May 1753. Fueter, D. C, Chelsea, next door to the Man in ye Moon, 8 Dec. 1753. Fray, Jno., Field-lane, 28 Aug. 1756. Frost, Jno, ComhiU, 30 Aug. 1757. Ditto, ditto, ditto. G. Gould, Jas., Gutter-lane, at ye Candle- stick, 30 May 1739. Ditto, ditto, 6 June 174a Gamon, Jno., Staining-lane, 15 June 1739. Gould, Wm., Foster-lane, 15 June 1739. Ditto, ditto, 1 June 174S. Godfrey, Ben., Hay market, 18 June 1739. Ditto, ditto, ditto. Godfrey, Eliza, ditto, 29 Jime 1741. Ganard, Wm., Noble-st., 21 June 1739. Garden, Phillips, Gutter-lane, 23 June 1739. Ditto, ditto, 29 Oct. 1748. Gorham, Jno., Gutter-lane, 7 Jan. 1757. Gurney, Richd. & Co., Foster-lane, 28 June 1739. Ditto, ditto, 30 July 1750. Gosling, Kd., Barbican, 28 June 1739. Ditto, CornhiU, 28 June 1739. Gilpin, Thos., Lincoln's-inn, 2 July 1739 Ditto, ditto, 2 July 1739. Gamon, Dinah, Staining-lane, 6 Mar, 1740. Gurden, Ben., Noble-st., 2 May 1740. 184 S2 Sol ^5) Garden, Phillips, StTaul's Churchyard, 18 Apr. 1751. Ditto, ditto, ditto. Gifrnac, Benj., do karner Greden Kort (Deau's-court), 28 Feb. 17J4. Grundj', Wm., Goff-square, 24 June 17i8. Garrard, Wm., Short's-buildiut^s, 26 May 1749. Ditto, removed to Nob!e-st., 10 Oct. 1755. Gould, Jas., " at ye Golden Bottle" in Avy Mary-lane, 25 Mar. 1741. Guichard, Louis, King-st., 6 Sept. 1748. Goldwire, Eichd., Orford-st., 28 Mar. 1753. Gould, Wm., Old-st., 24 Sept. 1753. Gillois, Pierre, Wardo\rr-st., 20 Nov. 1754. Gwillim, Wm., Carey-lane, 6 May 1740. Griffin, Ben., Bond-st., 27 Jan. 1742. Grundy, Wm., Pettor-lane, 23 Dec. 1743. Gwillim, Wm., and Castle, Peter, Carey- lane, 10 Sept. 1744. 11. Harvey, Jno., "at the Queen's head," Gutter-lane, 18 June 1739. Harwood, Jno., Bunhill-row, 19 June 1739. Hamon, Louis, Church-st.,Soho, 20 Jime 1739. Hutton, Sam., Goswell-st., 21 Jan. 1740. Hillan, Chas.,"att ye Crown and Golden Ball," Compton-st., Soho, 4 June 1741. Hindmarsh, Geo., Glasshouse-st., 27 June 1739. Hebert, Hen.,Lester-fields, 28 June 1739. Ditto, "Te Golding Hart," Dean-st., Soho, 22 Feb. 1747. Ditto, ditto. ditto. Holland, Jno., Bishopsgate-st., 4 July 1739. Hunter, Wm., King-st., Soho, 28 July Ditto, ditto, ditto. Hatfield, Chas., St. Martin's-lane, 10 Aug. 1739. Hill, Eobt., St. Swithin's-lane, 17 Mar. 1739. Hatfield, Susanah, St. Martin's-lane, 14 Apr. 1740. Hutton, Sarah, Goswell-st.,20 June 1740. Hyatt, Jno., Little Britain, 26 Jan. 1741. Homing, Thos., Piccadilly, 12 June 1745. HiEfsrinbotliam, Jno., Rosemary-lane, 22 July 1745. #' QIP Harvey, Jno., Gutter-lane, 19 Nov. 1715. Ditto, ditto, ditto. Herbert, Sam., Aldersgate-st., 3 Oct. 1747. Hartley, Eliz., Mav's-buildings, 6 June 1748. Hunter, Geo., Noble-st., 7 June 1748. Haynes, Heny., Little AVindmill-st., 13 Oct. 1749. Homer, Wm., Foster-lane, 8 Aug. 1750. Harvey, Jno., Gutter-lane, 16 Aug. 1750. Herbert & Co., Foster-lane, 6 Nov. 1750. Hunter, Geo., Little Britain, 31 Oct. 1755. Heme, Louis, and Butty, Francis, Clerk- enwell-close, 13 July 1757. Hyatt, Jno., andSemore, Chas., St. Mar- tin's-le-Grand, 24 Sept. 1757. Heriot, Jos., Gt. St. Andrew's-st., Seven Dials, 30 June 1750. I. J. Jouet, Simon, "at ye White Hart" iu Foster-lane, 18 June 1739. Ditto, ditto, 29 Feb. 1747. Jackson, Chas.,"att je Golden cup," Swithens-lane, 18 June 1739. Jacobs, Jno., Hemming's-row, 20 June 1739. Ditto, ditto, ditto. Jackson, Thos., Paternoster-row, 26 June 1739. Jones, Geo., Greenhill, Foster-lane, 27 June 1739. Justus, Wm., Staynin-lane, 2S June 1739. lunes, Eobt., May's-buildings, 17 Jan 1742. Johnson, Chas.,Gunpowder-aUey, 4 Aug. 1743. Johnston, Alexander, Panton-st., 22 Jan. 1747. Jackson, Eliz., Patcrnoster-row, 4 Aug. 174S, afterwards Oldfield, Eliz., ditto. Jeanes, Thos., Lombard-st., 14 Apr. 1750. Johnson, Lawrence, Strand, 3 Apr. 1751. Ibbott, Geo., Plough-court, 6 Aug. 1753. Jones, Jas., Noble-st., 27 May 1755. Jay, Edwd., Strand, 15 Apr. 1757. Jackson, Thos., Mutton-lane Clerken- well, 30 Sept. 17(i9. 185 m K. Kidney, Win., Foster-Iano, 15 June 1739. King, Jeremiah, Fostcr-lanc, 18 June 1733. Ditto, ditto, 26 Jan. 17-13. Kmdler, Fredk., Harman-street, 25Juue 1739. Ditto, ditto, ditto. KLneard, Jno., Oran^e-st., 17 Oct. 1743. Kirsill, Eichd., Foster-lane, 20 Apr. 1714. Key, Sam., Gutter-lane, 15 Oct. 1715. KersUl, Ann, Foster-lane, 16 June 1717. Kersill, Wm., Gutter-lane, 21 Aug. 1749. Killick, Audw., LiUypot-lane, 7 Sept. 1749. Knopfell, Fredk., Windmill-street, 11 April 1752. Keutenber, Jno., and Groves, Thos., Red Lion-street, Clerkeuwell, 14 June 1757. L. Lucas, Robt., Bow-lane, 25 June 1739. Luif, Jno., Pemberton-street, Gough- square, 25 June 1739. Le Sa^e, Jno. H., Great Suffolk-street, 25 June 1739. Lee, Jere, WatUng-street, 23 June 1739. Lamerie, Paul De, Garard-street 27 June 1739. Laroehe, Louis, Lumber-et.,31 July 1739 Lamb, Ed., Castle-street, 31 July 1710. Laugbton, Cbas., Bedfordbury, 6 Aug. 1711. Lawrence, Thos., Golden-lane, 24 Jan. 1742. Le Francis, Abrm., West-street, Seven Dials, 22 Oct. 1743. Lampfert, Jno., Windmill-street, 12 Nov. 174S. Ditto, ditto, ditto. Lavis, Jno., Bride-lane, 19 May 1740. Le Sage, Simon, Great Suffolk-street, 5 Apr. 1754. Ditto, ditto, ditto. Laithwait, Jno., Liverpool, 23 May 1755. M. Manners, Jas., "of ye Rose, in ye Strand," 25 June 1739. Mackfarlen, J., "at ye Golden Ball and Canister," New-street, Cloth Fair, 25 June 1739. Morris, Heny., Smithfleld, 3 July 1739. mM ^M Morris, Ileny., Fleet-street, 3 July 1739. Mason, Thos., Fish-street-Hill, 6 July 1739. Mann, Thos., Albemarle-street, Clerk- enwell, 13 July 1739. McFarlane, Jessie, Cloth Fair, 31 Oct. 1739. Morison, Jas., Bartholomew Close, 14 May 1740. Mercer, Thos., West-street, Soho, 5 Dec. 1710. Martin, Cha., Husband abroad, 20 Feb. 1740. Moutgomerv, Jno., " The Angel," Silver- street, 1 Sept. 1742. Malluson, Ed., Shoe-lane, 13 June 1743. Methuen, Geo., Hemmiugs-row, 3 Aug. 1743. Marshe, Jacob, Swithings-lane, 24 Apr. 1744. Morison, Jas., Safron Hill, 28 Nov. 1744. Manners, Jas., Junr., Villars-street 26 Sept., 17-15. Manners, Jas., Jun., Villars-street, 26 Sept. 1745. MUls, Hugh, Safron Hill, 14 Feb. 1745. Meriton, Sam., "at ye Anchor," in Huggin-alley, Wood-st., 7 July 1746. Mackenzie, Wm., WindmUl-street, 29 Feb. 1748. Medlycott, Edmd., Foster-lane, 30 June 1748. Morris, Geo., Well-Close-square, 18 May 1750. Montgomery, A., Cambridge-street, 27 June 1750. Moore, Thos., Loudon Wall, 21 Aug. 1750. Morris, Geo., Foster-lane, 12 July 1751. Mills, Dorothj-, Safron HiU, 6 Apr. 1752. Mimns, Jno., Gutter-lane, 27 Mar. 1753. Mills, Richd., 'VVhite-Horse-alley, 14 July 1755. Moody, Willm., Berwick-street, 27 Aug. 1756 Moore, Jno., Fleet-street, 24 Jan. 1758. N. fi=rrn Nclme, Fras., Ave Mary -lane, 19 Juno IFNI 1739. (^^Td) Newton, Jno., Maiden-lane, 21 June {^^\ Nash, Gaweu, Carey-lane, 27 June 1739. RTct Craig, Ann, and Neville, Jno., Norris- st., St. James's, 15 Oct. 1740. Ditto, ditto. ditto. fj^h Neville, Jno., Norris-st., 10 Apr. 1743. 186 m Ouvry, Lewis, New-street, Covent Garden, 21 Aug. 1740. De Oliveyra, Abm. Lopos, Houndsditch, 3 July 1739. Pyc, Thos., Carey -lane, 14 June 1739. PiijTie, Humpy., Cheapside, 14 June 1739. Piiges, Fras., Orange-st., 18 Jan. 1739. Tarr, Thos., Cheapside, 29 Jvme 1739. Pilkington, Eobt., Savoy, 20 June 1739. Pero, Jnc, Orange-street, 22 June 1739. Pargeter, Eichd., New-st., Shoe-lane, 22 June 1739. PoUook, Jno., Long Acker, 26 June 1739. Pilleau, Pere, Chandois-st., 29 June 1739. Paltro, Jas., " at ye Golden Head," n.d., 1739. Pautin, Lewis, Leicester Fields, 29 June 1739. Pero, Isabel, Orange-ct., 11 May 1741. Peaston, Wm., St. Martiu's-le-Grand, 8 Jan. 1746. Piers, Danl., Spur-street, 3 Nov. 1746. Preist, Jno., Salisbury-court, 24 June 1748. Portal, Abm., Eose-street, Soho,260ct. 1749. Payne, Jno., Cheapside, 13 Apr. 1751. Pinard, Paul, Hog-lane, 12 Oct. 1751. Plummer, Wm., Foster-lane, 8 Apr. 1755. Powell, Thos.. St. Martiu's-le-Grand, 7 May 1758. Peaston, W. and E., ditto, 12 July 1756. Powell, Thos., Bolt-court, 10 Feb. 1758. Perry, Jno., Paul's-court, 23 Mar. 1757. Piers, My., Lester Fields, 11 June, 1758. Q. Quautock, Jno., Huggin-alley, 30 May 1734. Ditto, ditto, 30 May 1754. m (^ Ditto, R. Eush, Thos., Aldersgate-street, 18 June 1739. ditto, ditto. <§^ Eoker, Phil., King-street, Westminster 20 June 1739. Kobinson, Jno., Lester Fields, 3 July 1739. Eoby, Sam., Bell-court, Foster-lane, 18 Feb. 1740. Eoker, Jno., Bishopsgate-street, 13 Sept. 1743. Eidoat, Geo., Lombard-st., 17 Oct. 1743. Eowe, Jno., Gutter-lane, 3 June 1749. Eichardson, Jno., Smithiield, 13 Aug. 1752 Eobertson, Wm., Eorter-st., 3 0ct. 1753. Eowe, Thos., Cannou-st., 29 Dec. 1753. Eugg, Eichd., Saffron Hill, 30 May 1754. Eew, Eobt., GreenhiUs Eents, 10 Aug. 1754. Eoker, Matw., Greenwich, 29 Apr. 1755. Eeynoldson, Wm., St. Jamas' Market, 12 Oct. 1757. Spilsbiiry, Fras., Foster-lane, N.S., 12 Dec. 1739. Ditto, ditto, 15 June 1739. Sleath, Gab.. Gutter-lane, 18 June 1739. Soame, Wm., Cheapside, 20 June 1739. Sanders, Jos., Maiden-lane, 22 June 1739. Shruder, Jas., Greek-st., 25 June 1739. Shaw, Wm., Gerard-street, 25 June 1739. Ditto, ditto, ditto. Sanders, Benj., Staining-lane, 28 June 1739. Steward, Jos., Maiden-lane,28 June 1739. Swift, Jno., Noble-street, 29 June 1739. Ditto, ditto, 18 July 1757. Smith, Geo., Gutter-lane, 4 Sept. 1739. Spackman, Jno., Foster-lane, 11 Sept. 1741. Sprimont, Nichs., Comptou-street, 25 Jan. 1742. Swauson, Eobt , Blackman-street, 18 Oct. 1743. Smith, Jas., Monkwell-st., 14 Sept. 1744. Sieber, Ernest, Crown-st.,2 June 1743. Smith, Jas., Old Bailey, 25 Sept. 1746. Solomon, Willm., Church-street, Soho, 19 Oct. 1747. Shaw, Danl., Great Arthiu'-street, 7 Dec. 1748. Shaw, Wm., Maieleu-laue, 3 Jan. 1749. 187 EiTj It^\a^ [13 IT (WT )' Sliaw, Willin., and Priest, "Wm., Maideu- lane, 12 Oct. 17-i9. Smith, Tlios., "Wood-street, 16 Oct. 1750. Smith, G. and S., Foster-lane, 13 Dec. 1751. Scliuppe, Jnc, Dean's-court, 28 June 1753. Sleath, Gabl., and Crumpe, Fras., Gutter-lane, 22 Nov. 1753. Sarbit, Dorothy, Saffron Hill, 13 Dec. 1753. Smith, Saml., Foster-lane, 4 Feb. 1754, Steward, Jno., Grub-st., 29 Jan. 1755. Siervent, Saml., St. Martin' s-lane, 20 June 1755. Sanden, Wm., St. Martin's-le-Grand, 30 June 1755. Sampel, Wm., Baldvvin's-gdns., 29 Aug. 1755. Sheen, Wm., Old Belton-street, 4 Dec. 1755. Sjhurman, Albt., Holbom, 4 Mar. 175G. Saimders, Alex., Noble-st., 3 Seist. 1757. T. Tearle, Thos., Russell-st., 22 Jvme 1739. Taite, Jno., Litchfield-street, Soho, 27 June 1739. Taylor, Peter, "Golden Cup," Strand, 16 Nov. 1740. Tuite, Eliz., York-buildings, 7 Jan. 1741. Tyrrill, Et., Angel-court, Strand, 10 May 1742. Timberlake, Jos., Castle-street, 19 Apr. 1743. Tiu-ner and Williams, Staining-laue, 9 Aug. 1753. Taylor, Saml., Maiden-lane, 3 May 1744. Towmau, Thos., Dolphin-court, 13 Nov. 1753. Tookey, Jas., Noble-st.. 11 May 1750. Turner, Wm., Addle-st., 21 June 1754. Tripn, Job., St. Martin's-lane, 31 Dec. 1754. Thomas, Rd., King's Arms-yard, 20 Mar. 1755. Teulings, Constantine, Dean-street, 16 June 1755. Toivnsend, Jno., Gray's-Inn-lane, 8 Dec. 1755. Tuite, Wm., King-street,Golden-square, 1753. V. Vidoau, Ayme, Green-st., 18 June 1730 Vincent, Ed., Dean-street, Holbom, 25 June 1739. NVTVl Mv^ Verlauder, J., Artichoke-court, 9 Aug. 1739. "Vonham,Fred., George-st.,22 Dec. 1752. Vincent, Phil. Earl-street, Seven Dials, 29 Nov. 1757. w. WalHs, Thos., Little Britain, 8 Mar. 1758. Williams, Jas., Paternoster-row, 30 July 1755. Willaume, David, no address, 19 June 1739. Wood, Sam., Gutter-lane, 15 July 1739. West, Benj., Foster-lane, 18 June 1739. Wliipham, Thos., Foster-lane, 18 June 1739. Wilks, Jas., Fell-street, 20 June 1739. White, Jno., Grean-st., 26 June 1739 West, Jas., " Blackmoors Head," Fost9r-lane, 29 June 1739. Wilks, Dennis, Old-street, 2 July 1739. Wickes, Geo., Pauton-st., 6 July 1739. Whipham, T. and Williams, W., Foster- lane, 1 May 1740. Wood, Ed., Carey-lane, 30 Sept. 1740. Welles, Sam.,Stainiug-Iane, 2Mar. 1740. Woodward, Ch., Tooley-street, 10 Apr. 1741. Willmot, Jas., "at ye Flying Horse," Strand, 3 Aug. 1741. Williams, Wm., Foster-lane, 10 Sept. 1742. Woodward, Wm., Fenchurch-street, 19 Oct. 1743. White, Fuller, "at ye Golden Ball and Pearl," Noble-street, 31 Dec. 1744. Ditto, ditto, ditto, 1758. Wakelin, Ed., Pauton-st., 17Nov.l747. Wirgman, John, Strand, 13 May 1745. Wilks, Dennis, Old-street, 30 Nov. 1747. WooUer, Wm,, Cloth Fair, 14 May 1750. Werritzer, P., Salisbury-st.,23 July 1750. Ward, Michl., Cloth Fair, July 1750. Winkins, Nics., Red Lion-street, 21 Sept. 1751. Wilks, Dennis, and Fray, Jnc, Fore- street, 19 July 1753. ffiJ iT-Wi "'^y^n^' Thos., Bath, 18 Oct. 1754. Em IF-WI Watkins, Wm., Paternoster, E., 9 Feb. 1756. Watkins, W., and Devonshire, T., Pater- noster-row, n.d., 1756. Waysmith, Fras., King's-Arms-court, 20 Aug. 1757. 188 AVliipham, T., and Wricrtt, Clias., Ave Mary-laue, 24 Oct. 1757. Wheat, Sam., Maiden-lane, 11 May 1756. Ditto, ditto, ditto. White, Fuller, aud Frav, Jnc, " Golden Ball aud Pearl," Noble-st., Dec. 1750. Y. , 1 Yonng, Wm., St. Andrew's-street, 29 nam June 1739. Young, Geo., Moorfields, 17 June 1746. Ditto, ditto, ditto. z. Zoiich, Ed., Chequcr-court, June 1739. C. Vol. 3.— Small Workers, 1758-1773. Books Nos. 1, 2, 3.— Large Workers, 1774-1805. fWAl AC I AC. ICAl (WAl El IWBl in A. Abdy. Stephn., and Jury, WUlm., Lilly- pot-lane, 29 Oct. 1759. Adnms, Step., Lillypot-lane, 8 Oct. 1700. Allen, Juo., Carthusian-st., 10 June 1731. Abdy, Wm., Ote-lane, 26 Feb. 17C5. Ditto, ditto, 5 Oct. 1767. Andrews, Geo., Red Lion-street, 13 Apr. 1763. Aspinshaw, Jno., Whitechapel, 26 May 1763. Calaine, Anty.. Exeter Change, 22 Feb. 176-4. Calame, J. A., Exeter Change, 15 May, 1764. Allen, Jas., Chancery-laue, 15 Dec. 1768. Arnold, Thos., London Wall, 19 May 1770. Adams, Jos., Walsall, 25 Sept. 1772. Aldridge, Chas., and Green, Heny., St. Martin s-le-Grand, 19 Aug. 1775. Abdy, Will., Noble-street, 1 Sept. 1784. Aldridcre, Ch., Aldersgate-street, 20 Sept;i786. Abdv, Willm., Noble-street, 15 Sept. 1790. B. Bell, Wm.,Moukwen-st., 10 Feb. 1759. Bayley, Win., Aldersgate, n.d. Buckett, Jno., St. James'-street, n.d. Baker, Jno., Old BaUey, 11 Apr. 1770. Bromage, Wm., Drurelaiu, by the Nu- church, Strand, 24 Sept. 1770. Barnet, Alex., Jn. Woopen, near Orma- ditch Briedch, 8 Aug. 1759. Bassingwhite, J., Eussell-street, 29 Nov. 1770. Brind, Walter, Foster-lane, 26 Feb. 1781. Boulton, T. P., and Humphreys, Arthur, Poultry, 7 July 1780. AC lAC ITC] RC im Brown, Jno,, Bartholomew Close, Feb. 1774. Barrier, Abm., Eathbone-place, 11 Oct. 1775. Broughton, J., Little Britain, 8 Jan. 1779. Bateman, Hester, Buuhill-row, 17 June 1774. Ditto, ditto, 5 June 1776. Baskerville, G., and Morley, T., Albion BuOdings, 6 May 1775. Beldon, Jno., Paternoster-row, 13 Mar. 1784. Basnett, Wm., Bath, 3 Sept. 1784. Bland, Corns., Aldersgate-street, 25 Sept. 1788. Bateman, Peter and Jonathan, Bunhill- row, 7 Deo. 1790. Bateman, Peter and Anne, Buuhill-row, 2 May 1791. Bland, Jas. and Elizabeth, Bunhill-row, 16 Sept. 1791. Bennett, Wm., Aldersgate-street, 1 Jan. 1796. Bateman, Peter, Anne, and Willm., Bvmhill-row, Jan. 1S80. Burrows, Alice and George, Red Lion- street, Clerkenwell, 16 Aug. 1802. Burwash, Wm., Eed Lion-street, IG Aug. 1802. Bateman, Peter and William, Bunhill- row, 8 Nov. 1805. c. Calame, A., Exeter Change, Feb. 1764. Calame, J. A., Exeter Change, May 17G4. Cowper, Hy., Whitehall, 8 Oct. 1782. Chawucr, Th., Paternoster-row, 15 Oct. 1773. Cowles, Geo., Cornhill, 30 Oct. 1797. Carter, Jno., Bartholomew Close, 21 Sept. 1776. Carter, Rich., Smith, Danl., and Sharp, Eob., Westmoreland-buildings, 9 Dec. 1778. Crossley, Eichd., Foster-lane, 5 Apr. 1782. 189 cf^T^s Chawnor, T., Ave Mary -lane, 31 Slay ^-^ 1783. JjCl Chawuer, Hy., and Ernes, Jolin, Amen LE) Corner, 27 Aug. 1796. Cooke, EicM. Carey-street, 28 Jan. 170n. Courtaukl, Louisa and Saml., Cornbill, 16 Oct. 1777. Chesterman, Chas., Fleet Market, 20 Nov. 1771. LC SC tSS) jvvd] IZ3, rfm WD) IE JTEI ED (W D. Dav, Wm., Eed Lion-court, Grub-street, 30 Oct. 1759. Dellauy, Sam., New-Street-square, 19 Mar. 1762. D^^ane, AV. and J., Ironmonger-road, 19 Oct. 1762. DorreU, W., Smithfleld-bars, 3 Mar. 1763. Deal try, Tb., Eoyal Exchange, 28 Oct. 1765. Darwall, Jno., Eed Lion-sq., 20 Oct. 1768. May, Ed., and Don-ell, Jane, Quakers- Buildings, 3 May 1771. De Lisle, Louis, Angel-ct., 27 July 1773. Duoomieu, Louis, Eatbbone-place, 12 Oct. 1775. Dobson, Ed., Old-Street-square, 3 Dec. 1778. Deacon, Jno., Greenbills Rents, 11 Se^jt. 1776. Deuzilow, J., Westmorland Buildings, 27 Oct. 1774. Dauiell, Tb., Carey -lane, 16 Apr. 1774. Daniell, Th., and Wall, John, Foster- lane, 13 June 1781. Daniell, Tb., Foster-lane, 8 Oct. 1782. Davenport, Sam., Lime-street, 24 Mar. 1786. Dennev, Danl., St. Martin's-le-Graud, 24 July 1786. Dexter, Tbos. Paine, Blue Coat Build- ings, Little Britain, 21 Aug. 1805, and MUe end, 1824. Dumee, Nic, Clerkenwell. E. Eaton, Sam., Hoggon-court, 5 Feb. 1759. Eaton, Jno., Gutter-lane, 15 July 1760. Ellis, Tbos., Cow Cross, 2 Apr. 1780. Evans, Thos., Barbican, 1774 to 1782. Eley, Wm., and Pierrepoint, Geo., Bar- tholomew, Close, 11 Nov. 1778. Edward, Jno., Jewin-street, 24 Nov. 1788. Ernes, Jno., Amen Comer, 10 Jan. 1798. Eley, Wm., and Fearu. Willm., Clerken- well Green, 4 Jan. 1797. m m IWPl DP m WF PS 121 Eg [BTT] TG IG irc F. Fen-is, Mat., Lillypot-lane, 21 Sept. 1759. Freeman, Tbos., and Marsball, J., Bar- tholomew Close, 13 Sept. 1764. Favle, Geo., Wilderness-lane, 25 May 1767. Ditto, J., ditto, 30 Apr. 1772. Freeman, Ph., Wbitechapel, 17 Aue. 1773. Fearn, Wm., Wood-street, 13 May 1774. Foster, Thos., Fetter-lane, 1 Dec. 1769. Freeman, P., Bartholomew Close, Sept. 1774. Foster, W. L., Blue Anchor-alley, 3 Jan. 1775. Fennell, Wm., Foster-lane, 3 Jan. 1775. Fenuell, Ed., Foster-lane, Jan. 1780. Fogelberg, And., o-ad Gilbert, Stephen, Chm-cb-street, Soho, 17 July 1780. Fountain, Wm., and Pontifex, Dan Hosier-lane, 2 July 1791. Frisbee, Wm., Cock-lane, 14 Jan. 1792. Fountain. Jno., Aldersgate-street., 1 May 1792. Frisbee, Wm., and Storr, Paul, Cock- lane, Snow Hni, 2 May 1792. Fountain, W., Eed Lion-street, 1 Sept. 1794. Ditto, ditto, ditto. G. Gimblett, Jno., and Vale, Willm., Bir- mingham, 24 Jan. 1770. Green way, Hy., Giltspur-street., 24 Nov. 1775. Grundy, Wm., Fetter-lane, 20 Sept. 1777. Grundy, Wm., and Fernell, Ed., Fetter- lane, 23 Feb. 1779. GiUois, Peter, Queen-street, Seven Dials, 15 June 1782. Godbehere, Sam., Cheapside, 13 Sept. 1784. Godbehere, Sara., and Wigan, Ed., Cheapside, 13 Sept. 1786. Graham, Thos., Bath, 14 Mry 1792. Gaze, Eobt., Shoe-lane, 5 Jan. 1795. Godbehere, Wigan, and Bult, Cheapside, 15 Mar. 1800. Garrard, Eob., Panton-st., 11 Aug. 1802. Guest, Thos. and Josh., and Cradock, Josh., Eed Lion-street, 15 Aug. 1S06. 190 H. Ho/jue, Juo., Noble-street, 14 July 1758. Hunt, Jas., King-street, Cheapside, 30 July 1760. Hoivard, Win., Clerkenwell, 19 Aug. i7(;o. Hoivland, Sam., Long-lane, 13 Sept. 1760. Heunell, Dav. and Eobt., Foster-lane, June 1763. Hunter, Geo., Shoe-lane, 21 June 1765. Holmes, Wra., and Dumee, Nichs., Clerkenwell Green, 8 Sept. 1773. Hennell, Rob., Foster-lane, 9 Oct. 1773. Holmes, Wm., Clerkenwell, 2 Jan. 1776. Hutson, Juo., St. Jobn-sq., 2 Jan. 1784. Heming, Geo., and Chawner, Wm., Bond-street, 17 Nov. 1774. How, Wm., and Clark, Will., Spittle- square, 12 Aug. 1777. Hougba-ii, Cb., Aldersgate-street, 24 Jan. 1785. Heming', Geo., and Chawner, Wm., Bond-street, 15 Feb. 1781. Harris, Juo., Monkwell-st., 2 Mar. 1786. Hennell, Robt. and David, Foster-lane, 15 July 1795. Hardy, Jos., and Lowndes, Thos., 26 May 1798. Holland, Thos., Temple Bar, 7 Aug. 1798. Hardy, Jos., Clements-lane, 27 Apr. 179.9. Hennell, R. and S., Foster-lane, 28 Oct. 1802. Howell, Thos., Bath, 11 June 1791. Hall, Wm., Finsbury-street, 27 Jan. 1795. (6T| Jackson, Orlando, Wild-st., Aug. 1759. Jones, Rob., Bartholomew Close, fO Feb. 1776. Jones, Rob., and Scofield, Juo., Bar- tholomew Close, 10 Feb. 1776. Jones, Rob., Bartholomew Close, 29 Jan. 1778 to 1796. El [VVKl K. King, Wm., Cross-street, Hatton Gar- den, 21 Oct. 1761. Kendall, Luke, Wood-st., 18 June 1772. Kaadler, Chas., Jermyn-st., 12 Nov.1778. King, Jno., Fore-street, 11 Aug. 1785. Kidder, Jno., Piccadilly, 16 Nov. 1780. ED m RM RM GB ITN) Le Bas, Wm., Red Lion-st., 2 Nov. 1773. Lowe, Ed., Mortlake, 15 Aug. 1777. Laver, Ben, Bond-street, 8 Sept. 1781. Lee, Jno., Bunhill-row, 2 Dec. 1782. Lambe, Jno., Fetter-lane, 8 Feb. 1783. Laver, Ben., Bruton-street, 1 July 1789. Lambe, Jno., Fetter-lane, 17 Oct. 1791. Lan^land, Jno., and Robertson, J., New- castle, 3 Mar. 1780. M. M.e^, Ch., Porter-street, 25 Feb. 1767. Makemeid, My., Shoe-lane, 2 Oct. 1773. Moore, Jno., Silver-st., 18 Jidy 1778. Makepeace, Rt., and Carter, Rd., Bar- tholomew Close, 20 Jan. 1777. Makepeace, Rob. and Thos., Serle- street, 8 Jau. 1794. Makei)eace, Rt., Serle-st., 20 Jan. 1795. Mince, Jas., and Hodg-kins, Wm., Bell- sq., Foster-lane, 23 Nov. 1780. N. Natter, Geo., Fleet-street, 23 Oct. 1773. Northcote, Thos., Shoemaker-row, 1776 to 1789. Northcote, Thos., and Bourne, G., Berkeley-street, Clerkenwell, 5 June 1794. Northcote, Th., ditto, 19 Nov. 1784. Nutting, Hy., Noble-st., 9 Apr. 1796. 0. -_, Ollivant, Thos., Manchester, 12 May 01 1789. '' ^ Orme, Jos. B. , Manchester, 14 Feb. 1793. P. ^__^ Penstone, Wm., Noble-st., 17 Mar. 1774. (RPI Piercy, Rob., Foster-lane, 21 July 1775. frFl Payne, Thos. and Richd., Cheapside. IRPI 30 Oct. 1777. Potter, Wm., Wild-street, 26 Feb. 1777. Preedy, Jos., Westmorland Builuinys. 3 Feb. 1777. Pratt, T. B., and Humphreys, Arthur Poultry, 7 July 1780, Pitts, Wm., St. Martiu's»street, IS Dec, 1781. 191 LPP SB m m fwFI EM ws DS [rll jTs] Peterson, Abm., and Podie, Peter, Salisljiiry-coiirt, 1 May 1783. Pitts, Wm., LitcliSeld-st., 4 May 178G. Plumraer, "Win., Gutter-la., 7 May 1789. Peterson, Abm,, Salisbury-court, 5 Feb. 1790. Pitts, Wm., and Preeiy, Jos., 11 Jan. 1731 ; Litcbtield-st., and Newport-st., 1795. Plummor, Mich., Gutter-lane, 5 Oct. 1791. Pontifex, Danl., Hosier-lane, 10 Sept. 1794. Perkins, J., Sen. and Jun., Hosier-lane, 5 Aug. 1795. Preedf , Jos., Gt. Newport-st., 20 Jan. isoa. Pitts, Wm., Little Wild-st., 21 Dae. 1791). Playfair, Wm., and Wilson, Wm., Port- land-road, 16 May 1783. E. Eoker, Pbil., Bishopsgate-st., June 1776. Eoker, Eliz., ditto, Oct. 1776. Eenou, Thos., St. Jolin-st., 11 Feb. 1792. Eodenbostel, G., Piccadilli-, 5 Dec. 1778. Eobins, Jno., St. Jobn-st., 20 Oct. 1774. Boss, Bob., New-st., Covent-garden, 13 Oct. 1774. Eugg, Eich., St. Johu-sq., 18 Mar. 1775. s. Smith, Geo., Bartholomew-close, Feb. 1774, and Wood-st. to 1782. Stamp, Jas., Cheapside, 1774 to 1779. Ditto, ditto, ditto. Stephenson, Ben., Ludgate-hill, 26 Jan. 1775. Sumner, Wm., and Crossley, Ed.,Clerk- enwell, 1775, 1780. (\;yg[ Sheen, Wm., Cow-cross, 26 June 1775. lYVS] Simons, Wm., Lambeth, 18 Jan. 1776. Smith, Dan., and Sharp, Eob., West- morland-buildings, 7 Feb. 1780. Stamp, Fras., 86 Cheapside, 12 May 1780. Siatton, Jas., 86 Cheapside, 7 JiJy 1780. Sutton, .Ins., and Bult, Jos., 86 Cheap- side, 4 Oct, 1782. Skeen, Wm., AVell-st., FaIcou-sq.,5May 1783. El [LXl am St] ni frw] RG JY Oil Sutton, Wm., 85 Cheapside, 27 Oct. 1784. Shenherd, Thos., Aldersgate-st., Oct, 1785. Stephenson, Wm., Lombard-st., 17 June 1786. Sharp, Et., Westmorland-Buildings, 7 Jan. 1789. Streetin, Thos., Plough-court, 15 Aug. 1791. Sumner, Wm., Clerkenwell, 6 Apr. 1782. Storr, Paul, Church-st., Soho, 12 Jan. 1793. Scofield, Jno., Bell-yard, 1778-1787. T. Tayleur, Jno., Newgate-st., 15 Apr. 1775. Townsend, Jno., Bath, 10 Sept. 1783. Tweedie, Walter, Holywell-st., 1775 and 1779. Tweedie, Jno., ditto, 1 Dec. 1783. Thompson, Jno., Sunderland, 12 May. 1785. Tookey, Thos., Silver-st., 30 Oct. 1773. w. Woods, Chris., King-st., Soho, 12 Juno 1775. Wright, Chas., Ave Maria-lane, 22 July 1775. Wallis, Thos., Monkwell-st., 7 Nov. 1778. Wren, Juo., Bishopsgate-st., 27 Feb. 1777. Wakelin, Jno., and Taylor, Wm., Pan- ton-st., 25 Sept. 1776. Wallis, Thos., Monkwell-st., 7 Nov. 1778. Wintle, Geo., Augel-st., 2 Jan. 1787. Willmore, Thos., Birmingham, 23 Mar. 1790. Wallis, Thos.,Clerkenwell, 15 Sept. 1792. Wakelin, Jno., and Garrard, Eobt., Pan- tou-st., 20 Oct., 1792. Young, Jas., and Jackson, Orlando, Aldersgate-st., 17 Mar, 1774. Young, Jas., ditto, 15 .Apr. 1775. 192 PARLIAMENTARY RETURN, 1773. An account of the names and places of abode of all the Goldsmiths, Silversmiths and Plate-workers now living, that have entered their marks in the Assay Office in Goldsmiths' Hall in the City of London, March 1773, but not the Watch-case makers, Buckle-makers, Button makers, or other small workers. (House of Commons Reports; General Collection, Vol. 32 ) In the following list they are thus distinguished : — P. Plate-workers. G. Goldsmiths & Gold-workers. SM. Spoon makers. HM. Haft & hilt makers. CM. Candle-stick makers. The Goldsmiths' books (C. Vols. 1 and 2) from which the following names were taken by the Committee in 1773, containing also the punches of the makers, are unfortunately not to be found at the Hall, but, as a rule, the marks deposited during this period were of a simple character, being merely the initials of christian and surname in Roman Capitals, enclosed in squares or ovals to suit the letters ; crowns, stars, fleurs-de-lis, or other signs, are seldom seen ; hence reference to this lifct will give the names and addresses of many of the Plate- workers. They had doubtless registered their marks several years previously, but between 1758 and 1773, a period of fifteen years, we have no other specific record to guide us for large workers in plate ; the names of those who died in the interim are not included, and, with the exception of some "small workers" (v. page 188), we have no means of ascertaining them. 1773. A WA Abdy, William, Oat-lane, Noble- street, HM. IGA Alderliead, J. G. Bishopsgate-st., G. n C A Aldridge, Charles, & Green Henrj-, G Aldersgate-street, P. WA Aldi-idge, William, Red Lion-pas- sage, Holbom, HM. JA Alleine, Jonathan, Fenchurch-st., P. EA Andrews, Eichard, Leadenhall - street, G. GA Andrews, George, Eed Lion-street, Clerkenwell, P. 193 TA Augier, Thomas, Brownlow-st., G. SA Ardesoif, Stephen, Fountain-court, Strand, G, lA Arnell, Jno., Little Britain, G. RA Ayscough, Ralph, Ludgate-st., G. B. IB Baker, Jno., New-court, Bunhill- rovv, G. IB Barbe, Jno., West-st.,Seven Dials,P. TB Bamford, Thomas, St. Clements- lane, Strand, P. IB Baker, James, New-court, Bunhill- row, G. PB Baker, Pointer, Compton-sfc., Sobo. IB Barber, James, Bond-street. IB Barrow, Jno, Tottenham-ct.-rd., G. AB Barrier, Abraham & Ducommon LD L&wis, Eathbone-place, SM. IB Barry, Jno, Paternoster-row, G. SB Bates, Samuel, Islington, G. GB Baskerville, George, Albion-build- ings, G. IIB Bateman, Hester, Bunhill-row, G. IE Baxter, Jno., Banbury, G. IB Bayley, Jno., Wood-street, G. IB Beadle, Jno., Old Bailey, SM. E C Beale, Richard, Henrietta-street, Co7ent-garden, G. IB Bcaty, James, Greek-st., Soho, G. \VB Boll, William, Rolls-buildings, G. 1 B Bellis, James, PaU Mall, G. EB Bennet, Edward, Lombard-st., SM. EB Bennet, Edward, Junr., Tooley- street, SM. IB Bennett, Jno.,Threadneedle-st., JiJ/. LB Benoimont, Louis, Fenchurch-st., G. L'B Binger, Christopher, Windmill-st., Tottenham-conrt-road, G. CB Biron, Chi'istopher, Aldersgate- street, P. IB Birkenhead, James, Gutter-lane, G. IB Birt, James, Silver-street, Wood- street, G. MB Bock, Mark, Shoe-lane, EM. IB Bourne, Jno., New-street, Covent- garden, G. AB Borchers, Albrecht, Spaw-fields, G. SB Bradley, Samuel Worcester, G. IB IB WB PB TB FB ND EC 10 10 AB Bourne, Aaron, Ncw-st., Covent- Garden, G. Brockus, Jno., Shoe-lane, HM. Broughton, Jno., St. John's-square, Clerkenwell, G. Brown, William, Cheapside, G. Bruguier, Philip, Bedford-street, Covent-garden, P. Bnmfriss Thomas, Little Trinity- lane, P. Butty, Fras., & Dumee Nicholas, Clerkcnwell-close, G. c. I AC Calame, James Anthony, Esctcr- change, G. Capper, Edward, Round - court, St. Martins-le-Grand, P. Carter, Jno., Bartholomew-close, P. Chaldecott, Jno., Chichester, G. GO Chalmers, George, Sidney's-alley, Leicester-fields, Q. BAC Chambrier, B. A., Church-street, Soho, G. TO Chawner, Thomas, Paternoster- row, G. WG Chawner, William, New Bond-st.,(7. EC Coker, Ebenezer, Clerkenwell - close, G. EC Cooke, Edward, Southwark, Q. LC Courtauld, Louisa, & Oowles, Geo., GO 21 Coruhill, G. 10 Cox, James, Shoe-lane, G. RAO Cox, Robert Albin, Little Britain, G. WC Cox, William, St. Paul's-church- yard, G. GO Coyte, George, Catherine - street. Strand, G. SIC Crespell, Septimus & James, Whit- comb -street, P. 10 Cressvvell, Josh., Strand, G, MO Cripps, Mark, Golden-ball James- street, P. IG Crouch, Juo., & Hannam, Thomas, TU 28 Giltspur-street, P. HO Crouickshank, Robert, Old Jewry, P. FC Crump, Fras., Gutter-lane, P. 10 Cunst, Jasper, Salisbury-court, G. 13 194 D. MD Duintrey, Warmadukc, Ilartlcy- row, Hants, SM. ITD Daniel, Jabcz & Thomas, Carey- lane, G. ID Dare, Jno, 103 Minorics, G. El) Darvill, Edward, Watling-street, P. BD Davenport, Barrage, Fostcr-lano.P. ID Deacon, Jno., Love-lane, Wood- street, P. TD Dealtry, Thomas, Svvocting's-allcy, HM. IDG De Gruchy, Jno., Oxford, O. PD Desvignes, Peter, Belton-st., Long- Acre, G. FD Deveer, Frederick, Angel-court, Throgmorton-street, G. TD Devonshire, Thomas, Paternoster- row, SM. ID Devonshire, Israel, Aldersgate- street, SM. ED Dobson, Edward, Fleet-street, SM. PD Devese, Peter, Queen-st., Golden- square, G. KD Dovey, Eichard, Ci'aven-buildings, Drury-lane, G. TD Doxsey, Thomas, Gt. St. Helens, G. DD Drury Dru, Strand, HM. ID Drysdale, Jno., Wood-street, G. LD Dumont, Lewis, Seven-dials, G. HD Dutton, Heur^-, Green-st., Leices- ter-fields, P. SE Eastrom, Stephen, Burleigh-st., P. TE Ellis, Thomas, Cow-cross, P. IE Evans, James Morley, Greek-street, Soho, G. TE Evans, Tiiomas, Wood-street, SM. F. TF Fair, Thomas, Golden-lane, H.lf. IP Farran, Jno, Upper Moorfields, G. WP Fearn, William, 75 Wood-street, SM. GF Fayle, George, Dogvvell-ct., White Fryars, HM. IF Fayle, Jno., Wilderness-lane, Salis- bury-court, HM. WF Fisher, Will, 73 Little Britain, P. WF Flints, William, Dogwell-ct., White Fryars, HM. AF Fogelberg, Andrew, Church-sti-eet, Soho, P. TF Foster, Thomas, King's Head-court, Fetter-lane, HM. WF Foster, William, Bishopsgate-with- out, SM. TP Freeman, Thomas, Westmoreland- buildings, P. IF French, Jno.,Paurs-alley,Red-Cross- street, P. IF Fry, Jno., Bulb & Mouth-street, G. RF Fryar, Rob, Gutter-lane, P. G. WG Garrard, William, Noble-street, H^lf. MG Gamou, Michl., Paurs-conrt,Hogan- lane, G. PG Garden, Phillips, Marylebone, G. BG Gignac, Benjamin, Deans-court, St. Mariin's-le-Grand, P. TG Gladwin, Thomas, Houndsditch, P. TG Gilpin, Thomas, Serle-st., Lincoln's- Inn, G. RG Gladwin, Ed., Oxford, P. PG Gillois, Peter, Wardour-st., Soho, P. IG Gould, James, Ave Maria-lane, CM. RIG Gosling, Richard & Josh., Corn- hill, SM. RG Gardner, Richard, Archer-st., Hay- market, P. RG Grignion, Reynolds, Queen-street, Seven-dials, G. BG Gurden, Benjamin, Noble-street, G. WG Grundy, William, Fetter-lane, P. H. Til Hall, Thomas, Denmark- street. Strand, G. TH Hallows, Thomas, Southampton-st., Strand, G. TU Hai-ding, Thomas, Minories, G. TU Harrache, Thomas, Pall Mall, G. 195 HH Hallsworfch, Henry, Bull & Mouth- street, P. HH Haynes, Henry, Little Winclmill- street, P. LH Hauclier, L., Little Cranbourn- alley, G. BH Hawkins, Benjamin, Prying-Pan- alley, Wood-street, G. NH Hearnden, Nicholas, Pick-Axe-st., SM. SH Hedges, Stephen, Salisbury-court, Fleet-street, G. MH Heeser, Maurice, Bed Lion-street., Clerkenwell, G. GH Hemming, George, Piccadilly, G. TU Hemming, Thomas, New Bond- street, G. RH Hennell, Robert, Foster-lane, P. SH Herbert, Samuel, Stratford-gi-een,P. IH Hoist, Jno., Sheffield, HM. HH Hobdell, Henry, Silver-street, G. AH Hogg, Andrew, Northumberland- court, Strand, G. WH Holmes, William, Clerkenwell- green, P. IH Holland, Jno., Bishopsgate-st., G. EH Holmes, Edward, Foster-lane, G. IH Horsley, Jno., Hoxton, CM. NH Horwood, Nat, Dean-street, Soho, P. TH Howell, Thomas, Bath, P. GH Houston, George, Fleet-street, G. WH Howse, William, Temple Bar, G. IH Hughes, James, Ratcliffe - high- way, G. IH Huntley, Jno., near the Bank, G. IH Hunt, James, King-street, Clieap- side, G. Wn Hunter, William, Lombard-st., G. I. J. JJ Jackson, Jno., Little Britain, SM. OJ Jackson, Orlando, Haymarket, P. DJ Jacob, Dennis, Charing- cross, G. I J Jacobs, Jno., Spirr-street, Leicester- fields, P. SJ Jarman, Samuel, Great Newport- street, SM. EJ Jay, Edward, Salisbury-court, P. i NJ Jofforys, Nathaniel, Strand, G. 11 Innocent, Jno., Little Newport* street, SM. TJ Jones, Thomas, Bells - buildings. Strand, P. JJ Johnson, Jno., Maiden-lano, G. JJ Johnston, James, Carey-lane, G. SJ Joyce, Stephen, King-st., Soho, G. II Irvine, Jno., Min'ories, SM. AJ Johnston, Alexander, Old Jewry, P. K. FK Kandler, Frederick, Jcrmyn-st., P. LK Kendall, Luke, 26 Wood-st., G. WK Kendrick, William, Queen-street, Seven-dials, G. JK Kenstebei", Jno., & Groves, Thos., TG Red Lion-st., Clerkenwell, P. IK Kentish, Jno., Cornhill, G. IK Kidder, Jno., Heddon-street, P. IK King, James, Kensington-grove, G. IK King, Jno., 73 Little Britain, P. IK Kingman, James, Leadenhall st., G. WK Kin man. Will, East Harding-street, Hill. IL Lamb, Jno., Fetter-lane, SM. TL Langford, Thomas, Angel-street, St. Martin's-le-Grand, P. IL Langford, Jno., & Sebille, Jno., St. IS Martin's-le-Grand, P. FL Lawley, Fras., Green Arbor-coiu't, HM. IL Lautier, Jno., 20 Fleet-street, G. CL Leadbetter, Charles, Oat-lane, G. IL Lejeune, Josh., Lichfield-street, G. AL or Lesage, Augs., Gt. Suffolk-st., G. AS TL Liddiard, Thos., St. Paul's-cliurch- yard, G. SL Littlewood, Samuel, 9 Lombard- street, Gr. M. LM McDufE, Lawrence, Old Bailey, P. CM Makemeid, Christopher, Shoe-la., P. '^ 13 * 196 TM Mallison, Thomas, Cornhill, G. IM Malpas, Jos., Wood-street, G. SM Masscy, Samuel, 8 Foster-lane, G. WM Mears, William, St. Martiii's-lo- Grand, G. LM Merz, Lauret, Plow-court, Carey- street, G. RM Metham, Robert, Butcher Hall- lane, P. IM Moliere, Jno., & Jones, Dyall, DI Clerkenwell-green, P. EM Moore, Edward, Gracechurch-st.,G. IM Moore, Jno., Fleet-street, P. IM Morisset, James, Denmark-street, Soho, G. HM Morris, Henry, Fleet- street, G. RM Morrison, Richard, Cheapside, G. RM Morson, Richard, & Stephenson, BS Benjamin, Ludgate-hill, G. PM Muire, Peter, Coventry-street, G. N. IN Naylor, Jno., Bridgewater-sq., SM. PN Norman, Philip, St. Martin' s-la., P. P. LP IP E\V TP IP Pantin, Lewis, 45 Fleet-street, G. Parker, Jno., & Wakelin, Edwai'd, Panton-street, G. Parr, Thomas, Whetstone, G. Payne, Jno., Cheapside, G. AP Pars, AlbertuSjFurnival'sInn-ct. G. IP Peacock, James, 103 Minories, G, WP Penstone, William, Noble-st., SM. IP Perry, James, 131 Chancery-lane, EM. Phillips, Jno., Cold Bath-square, G. Phipps, James, Gutter-lane, P. Picasse, Stephen, Denmark-st., G. WP Pickett, William, Ludgate-hill, G. RP Piercy, Robert, Foster-lane, P. TP Pitts, Thomas, Air-st., St.James's.P WP Plummer, William, Gutter-lane, P. IP Pont, Jno., Maiden-laue, HM. AP Portal, Abraham, Ludgate-hill, G. WP Portal, William, Orange-street, UM. TP IP SP TP Po\vell,Thomas, Craigs-ct., Charing Cl'OSS, P. EP Price, Edmd., Maiden-lane, Wood- street, G. WP Priest, William & James, White- IP cross-Street, P. Q. IQ Quantock, Jno., Wood-street, P. E. IR Raeburn, Jno., New-street, Fetter- lane, HM. IR Randies, Jno., Upper Moorfields, G. WR Rawle, William, Castle-st., Strand, HM. IR Reynolds, Jno., New-street, Fetter- lane, HM. WR Reynolds, William, Swallow-st., P. WR Robertson, William, Newport- st., P. RR Rogers, Robert, Lombard-st., G. PR Roker, Philip, Bishopsgate-st., SM. IR Robinson, Jno., New Bond-street, G. MR Roker, Mathew, Greenwich, SM. ER Romer, Emick,123 High Holborn,P. IR Romer, Jno., Compton-st., Soho, P. PR Romilly, Peter, King-st., Soho, G. BR Rooksby, Benjamin, Basing-la., G. RR Ross, Robert, Salisbury-court, SM. IR Rowe, Jno., Gutter-lane, P. FR RuflBn, Fras., Cripplegate, G. RR Rugg, Richard, St. Johu's-square, Clerkenwell, P. ER Russell, Elias, Su£folk-st., G. IR Russell, Jno., Northumberland- street, G. RR Rawlins, Richard, Grafton-st., Soho. RR Rew, Robert, Greeuhill's-rents. s. RS Sallam, Robert, Watling-street, P. IS Sa£Eory, Jno., Tokenhouse-yard, G. RS Salmon, Robt., St. Martin's-church- yai-d, SM. AS Saunders, Alexander, St. Martin's- cliurchyard, P. HS Sardet, Henry, Uigli Holborn, G. 197 IS Sariiey, Jr.o., Gutter-lane, P. IS Schuppc, Jno., St. Martin's-le- Grand, P. TS Satchwell, Thomas, Patornostcr- row, G. ES Scales, Edward, 33 Strand, 0. GS Seatoun, Geo., Gutter-lane, G. WS Shaw, William, Bishopgate-st., P. SS Shelley, Samuel, Bartholomew - close, G. WS Sheen, William, St. Annes-lane, P. ES Simkiss, Richard, Maideu-latie, Wood-street, G. WS Simons, William, 6 Barbican, 8M. DS Smith, Daniel, and Sharp, Robert, RS Aldermanbury, P. IS Smith, James, Fleet-street, G. GS Smith, George, 110 Wood-st., SM. WS Smith, William, Cheapside, G. FS Spilsbury, Eras., 24 Gutter-lane, P. IS Stamp, James, Cheapside, P. IS Stirling, Jno., Bartholomew-close, G. GS Storey, Chas., Sidney 's-alley, G. IS Sutton, Josh., New-street, Covent- garden, G. IS Swift, Jno., Noble-street, P. TS Swift, Thomas, Old Bailey, HM. PT Tabois, Peter, Red Lion-street, G. PT Taylor, Ptr., Golden Cup, Strand, G. WT Tant, William, junior, Grub-st., SM. ST Taylor, Samnel, Maiden-lane, P. MT Thomegay, Mark, Moorfields, G. CT Teulings, Constantine, Duke's-ct.,P. FT Thurkle, Eras., Fetter-lane, HM. MT Tokett, Marmaduke,WardoTir.st., G. ET Tookey, Eliz., Silver-street, SM. WT Townshend, William, Bath, P. WT Tnite, William, Gt. Qneen-street, Lincoln's Inn, P. WTTweedie, Walter, Hollywell-st.,SJ/. V. ly Voro, Jno. Ilcnry, 48 Lombard- street, G. EV Vincent, Edmd., King's Arms-ct.,P. AV Videau, Ayme, Green st., Leicester, fields, P. PY Vorlander, Pliilip, Brick-lane, P. WV Vincent, William, St. Anne's-lane,P. lU Underwood, Jno., Noble-street, G. FV Vonham, Frederick, York-bdgs. P. w. TW Wallis, Thomas, Monkwell-street.P. HW Walter, Herman, Spaw-fields, G. IW Weldring, Jno., St. Clement's, Strand, P. TW Webb, Thomas, Chichester, G. WW Weston, Will, Silver-street, SM. SW Wheat, Samuel, Maiden-lane, G. TW Whipham, Thomas, Fleet-street, G. FW White, Fuller, Noble-street, P. SW White, Samuel, Oat-lane, P. DW Whyte, David, 19 Little Britain, P. IW Wiburd, James, Tooley-street, P. WW Winter, William, Bunhill-row, G. GW Wirgman, Gabriel, Red Lion-street, Clerkenwell, G. SW Wood, Samuel, Southgate, P. CW Wood, Christopher, & Filkin, Thos., TF Battersea, SM. AW Worboyes, Arthur, Wine-office-ct., G. WW Worthington, William, 158 Fleet- street, G. CW Wright, Charles, Ave Maria-la., P. PW Wright, Paul, 12 Foster-lane, G. Y Young, James, Aldersgate-street,P. 198 THE REGALIA. The date of the following order for the first dispersion of the Crown Jewels was in the first year of the reign of King Charles I., 1625, when, influenced by his father's favourite, the Duke of Buckingham, he declared war against Spain, having previously obtained the alliance of Holland. This portion of the Regalia was pawned to Holland to pay the great expense of the fleet in manning ninety vessels and raising an army of ten thousand soldiers, when the Duke, as Lord High Admiral, started on his disastrous expedition to Cadiz. The Commons only voted a subsidy under great restriction for one year, which had usually been granted to a new sovereign for life, and this was the commencement of the dispute between the King and Parliament; an enormous debt had been incurred, and a new subsidy refused for continuing the war. The King's desire to be an absolute monarch with control of the ai'my, and the refusal of supplies, were the main elements of the conflict which ended in the civil war. The following sumptuous pieces of gold plate and jewels were formerly included in the Regalia, and are described at length in Rymer's '" Foedera," vol. xviii., pp. 236 et sequitur. " A greate riche Jewell of goulde called the ' Mirroiir of Greate Brittaine ' " (set with diamonds). " A fFaire Jewell in fashion like a feather of goulde " (set with diamonds). " A fi'aire Fflower of goulde with three greate Balasses in the middest a great pointed dyamond and three greate pearles with a faire pearle pendant called ' The BreihrenJ " A greate pointed Dyamond with the collett, taken from a coller of goulde wherein yet remains eight greate pearles set in twoes, and a long pearl pendant. " A broken coller of goulde of thirty pieces, where of fifteene are roses and fifteene crowned cyphers of the late Kinge and Queens names. 199 wherein are now remaining eleaven poynted dyamonds and nine table dyamonds. " A Jewell of goulde of the letter I (set with diamonds) and pearle pendant. " The greate Collar of Ballast Rubies, &c, " One greate Saphire cut in fosselts, S:c., in a collett of goulde enamelled. "A greate Amatist in a collett of goulde." The list enumerates and describes separately the following splendid pieces of gold plate, mostly set with jewels : — Ozs. 16 gold cups, some with covers and set with precious stones, including those with the arms of Denmark and " Anna Regina." The Constable's cup. An agate cup, having a gold cover with " The morris dance." A cup called " l"he Dreamc of Paris." Weighing . . . . . .902 13 gold ewers, lavers, basons, porringers, some jewelled and some with the arms of Denmark . . 1,263 4 gold salts, one in form of a ship, another in form of a castle. " The morris dance,'' &c. . . . 667 29 gold dishes and trenchers, some with arms of Denmark 627 1 gridiron of gold . , . . .22 A looking-glass set in gold and garnished with precious stones. " The Steele of aggott of twoe little boys, one holding a pearle, and five pearles hanginge; on the other parte of the body is a man on horseback, the body being a clocke within a crystall, garnyshed with fower dyamonds and fifty-five rubies, with fower antique boyes enamelled white; the base standing upon fower round crystalls, garnished with ten rubies, and fower naked women, of gould, stand- ing at each corner, and a man at the toppe being naked" ...... 97f A collar of gold with roses and knots . . .30 Total . . . 3,609 "All which Jewells and Plate have been received by the Duke of Buckingham, our High Admiral, and the Enrl of Holland as our Ambassadors Extraordinary to the States of the United Provinces, to 200 be disposed of by tbem for our especiall service accordin 3 Daniel Bellingham } fl 22-30 Henry Slingsby. 30 Thomas Neale. James II. I Thomas Neale. 4 John Trinder Thomas Goddard William Talbot William Brumfield Francis Rice Edward Fox W^alter Plunket (Limerick). William and Mary. 1-10 Thomas Neale. II Sir Isaac Newton. Major Wyvil (York). (Dublin). 229 Anno. George I. 4-12 Sir Isaac Newton. 11. George 12 John Conduit. 11-13 Honble. Richard Aruudell. Anno. 18 The same. 18-30 William Chetwind. George III. All Noblemen. Comptrollers of the Mint. Edward II. 5-15 EogerFrowicke (Canterbury). Edward III. 3-4 John Ponteyse. 23 and 28 Richard de Grymmesby (London and Canterbury). 28-34 Henry de Brusle (York). 36-37 Gauter de Bard 44. 37-43 Eustas de Glaston. Richard II. 2-5-14 William Fitzhugh Gold- smith. 13 Thomas Drayton. Henry V. 5-7 William Fitzhugh. Henry VI. 1-8 John Derlyugton. 1 Thomas Rotherham (York). 8 John Tyse. 9-10 John Hexham. 13-19 Henry Ragley. 16 and 23 Giles Seyntlowe (Calais). 23-28 Thomas Thorpe. 22 William Weever (Calais). 29 Richard Joynour. 30-38 Humphrey Hayford, Gold- smith Edward IV. 1 Thomas St. Legier. Henry VII. 1-3 Nicholas Flynte. Henry VIII. 3-10 Henry Wyott. 33 Peter Meawtas. 34-36 Hugh Egglionbie. 36 Robert Brookes. Edward VI. 3 Sir John Godsalve. Robert Recorde (Bristol). 4 Thomas Fleetwood. Oliver Dawbeney (Dublin). Elizabeth. 1 Thomas Stanley. 37 Andrew Palmer. James I. 2-15 Richaid Rogers. Charles I. 1 Richard Rogers and William Wood. 15 Henry Cogan and William Wheeler. Commonwealth. 1 Henry Cogan. 3 Barnardiston. Charles IL 13 James Hoare. James II. 4 Holland, Morgan, Osborn, and Dempsey (Dublin). William and Mary. James Hoare. Anne. 2 John Ellis. 10 Edward Phelips. 13 Martin Bladen. George I. 1 Martin Bladen. George II. 2-29 Lord Aylmer. 28 John Buller. George III. 26 John Buller. 38 John Carthew. 230 King's Ass\y Masters. Anno. Henry III. t) Kobertus de Grettone. Galfridus de Frowic. 32 Richard Bonaventure. Galfridus Rikewai'd (Canter- bury). 33 Peter Delveday (Winchester). 34 Bartholomew de Castello. Edward I. 1 and 2 Bartholomew de Braun- cesu*e. 3 Gregory Eokesley. 5 Richard de Bentley (St. Ed- munds). 8 John de Rede (St. Edmunds). — Fache. 10 John Guyot. 25 Hugh Howton (St. Edmunds). 28 John de Sandale. Edward II. 12 Lapine Roger (Canterbury). 14 John de Redgrave (St' Ed- munds). Edward III. 1 John de Pontoise (London and Canterbury). 6 Arnold Delescapoins. 11-19 Geoffrey de Thoresby (Can- tei'bury). William de Salop (Calais). 25 and 30 and 35 Hugh de Wy- chyngham. 26-28 Richard de Grymesbi (Lon- don and Canterbury). 32 Peter de la Grote. 35 Clare de Court. 41 Eustace de Glaston. 49-50 John de Leycestre. 49 John de Maunsfeld (Calais). Richard II. 1-11-14 John Leycestre. 17 John Wildeman. 17-18 Richard Clytherowe (Calais). 20-21 Walte Merwe. 20 John Feld (Calais). Henry IV. 1-14 William Fltzhugh,Goldsmith. 18 Thomas Drayton. Anno. Henry V. 5 -7 William Fitzhugh. 9 John Derlyngton. Jacob Shaft (Calais). Henry VI. 1-8 John Derlyngton. 1 Thomas Rotherham (York), 1 Jacob Shaft (Calais). 8 John Tyse. 9-10 John Hexham. 13 Henry Hagley. 16 Giles Seyntlowe (Calais). -^g C Henry Hagley. ( Thomas Thorpe. 23-28 Thomas Thorpe. 29 Richard Joynour. 30-38 Humphrey Hayford. Edward IV. 1 Thomas St. Legier. Henry VII. 1-3 Nicholas Flynte. Henry VIIL 1-4 Henry Wyott. 35-36 Hugh Eglonby. ^ John York. .jf, \ William Billingsley. ^^ 1 William Knight. (_ Thomas Stanley. 36 Laurence Warren, Goldsmith. Edward VI. 3 William Billingsley. Thomas Stanley. 4 William Kuight. 4-6 William Williams (Ireland). Elizabeth. 1-3 William Humphreys. 1 John Bull. C William Hurafrie. [William Williams. 25-32 William and Walter Wil- liams. 18 Jabies I. 8-15 Walter Williams and Andrew Palmer. 8 John Reynold. 231 Anno. Charles I. 1 Andrew Palmer and G. Turner. 8 Andrew Palmer. 12 George Turner and others. COMMOKWEALTH. 1 Andrew Palmer and Thomas Woodward. Charles II. 23 Sir John Brattle. William and Mary. 3 Sir John Brattle. Daniel Brattle. Charles Brattle. A List of E William I. ok II. Otto the Elder. Henry I. Otto the Younger. William Fitz Otto. John. 6 William Fitz Otho. Henry III. 6 Mich de St. Elene. 27 William Fitz Otho. Richard Abel. 49 Thomas Fitz Otho. 52 Ralph le Blund. Edward I. 8 Hugh Fitz Otho. 18 Thomas Fitz Otho. 22 Otho Fitz William. 30 John Lord Boutetort. Edward III. 3 William Lord Latimer. 27-47 Ditto. Richard II. 12 John Edmund, Goldsmith, pointed by the King. Henry V. 9 Gilbert Van Brandeburgh. Henry VI. 1-9 Gilbert Brandeburgh. Anno. George I. 3 Charles Brattle. 9-12 Hopton Haynes. George II. 2 Hopton Haynes. 7 Joshua White. — Whitaker. 19-24 Joseph Harris. 24 Joseph Lucas. George III. 4 Joseph Harris. 4 Joseph Lucas. 29 Stanesby Alchornc. 38 Robert Bingley. NG RAVERS TO THE MiNT. 10-19 John Orewell. 32 William Wodeward. 39 German Lynch (Ireland). Edward IV. 2 Edmund Shaa (London and Calais). Richard III. 1 John Shaa. Henry VII. 2 Nicholas Flynte. Henry VIIL 1-4 John Sharpe. Demaire. Edward VI. 6 Deric Anthonie. Philip and Mart. Vincent ius. Elizabeth. 2-18 Derrick Anthony. Menestrelle. ap- James I. 8 Charles Anthony. John Dicker. Charles I. 3-8 Nicholas Briot. 5 Edward Greene. 21 Thomas Simon. 23 Thomas Rawlins. 232 Anno Commonwealth. 1 Thomas Simon. Ceomwell. 2 Thomas Simon. Charles II. 12 Thomas Simon. John Eoettier. James Roetier. Norbert Roetier. Philip Roetier. Joseph Roetier. 14 Thomas Simon and John Roetier. 32 Henry Harris, William and Mary. 1 Three Roetiers. Anne. 4 John Ci'oker. Samuel Bull. Gabriel Clerk. George I. 12 Samuel Bull. John Croker. Anno. George II. John Croker. I John Rolles. — Beresford. 2-13 J. Sigismund Tanner. 14 James Anthony Dassier. Richard Yeo. J. Ralph Ocks, Jun. 15 J. Sigismund Tanner, J. R. Ocks, and John Tanner. 22 J. Sigismund Tanner, J. E. Ocks, and J. A. Dassier. 23 Tanner, Dassier, and Yeoman. 24 Tanner, Dassier, Yeoman, and R. Yeo. 25 Tanner & Yeo. 28 Tanner, Yeo, and Dassier. 31 Tanner, Yeo, and Ocks. George III. 4 Lawrence Natter. II Thomas Pingo. 19 Lewis Pingo. 27 John Pingo. 37 Nathaniel Marchant. 233 CELEBEATED GOLDSMITHS. (Compiled from Lacroix, Du Sommerard, and various other sources.) Italy. IX. cent. Wolvinus. The Paliotto of St. Ambrose, Milan. He also (835) made the celebrated Golden Altar of Milan. In one of the medallions the artist signed his name, dated 835, Wolvinus Magister Phaser. 1138 Leo of Molino. Venetian Goldsmith. 1286 John of Pisa. Goldsmith at Florence. 1300c Clone, his Pupil, Goldsmith. Gothic Bas-relief, the Altar In tlie Church of St. John the Baptist at Florence, 10 feet wide by 3^ feet deep, 4 feet 3 inches high. 1300 Bertucci of Venice. 1334 Mondino of Cremona. 1338 Ugolino of Siena. The Eeliquary of Orvleto. 1371 Leonardo dl Fer Giovanni, Goldsmith of Florence. The Gothic Silver Altar of Pistoia, weighing 447 ounces. 1382 Glacomo dl Marco Benato of Venice. 1398 Andrea Arditi of Florence. Born 1400, died 1481 Lucca Delia Eobbla. Commenced his career as a Goldsmith at Florence, afterwards a Sculj)tor. 1415 Bartoluccl Ghlberti. Shrine of St. Zanobl. ,, Nicolo Bonaventura and Enrico his Nephew. 1446 Thomasso Ghlberti. Chandeliers of the Baptistery, Florence. 1450 Lorenzo Ghlberti. The Bronze Gates of the Baptistery, Florence. 1498 Antonio del Pollaluolo, Pupil of Bartolomeo Ghlberti. „ Giovanni Turlnl of Siena. Pupil of Pollaluolo. „ Bartolomeo Cennl. 1477 Andrea del Verocchlo. Baptistery of Florence. ,, Antonio Salvl. 1483 Giacomo dl Fllippo of Padua. 1484 Antonello dl Pietro. Venice. „ Alessandro Leopardl. Venice. 1452 Maso Finiguerra. Worker in Niello, &c. 1487 Francesco Raibolini ; called Francla 1450-1517. 1495 Tomasso Corradl del Ghirlandajo. Florence. „ Alberto dl Pietro. Venice. 234 1500 Ambrogio Foppa ; called Oaradosso of Milan. ,, Paolo Eizzo. Damascener, Venice. Surnamed " Azzimino." „ Michelagnolo di Giuliano. Florence. Master of Cellini 1470 Sandro Botticelli 1446-1510 (Alessandro Filipepi). 1520 Andrea del Sarto (son of Agnolo, a tailor), Florence. XVI. cent. Antelletto Bracciaforte of Piacenza. Maggiano of Piacenza. Antonio di Sandro. Master of Cellini. Giovanni da Firenzuola. Carlo Sovico. Milan. Damascener on Gold. Girolamo dal Prato. Son-in-law of Caradosso. Luca Agnolo. AVorkman of Cellini. 1540 Benvenuto Cellini. Born 1500, apprenticed at thirteen to Michael Angelo di Giuliano the Goldsmith, travelled to Pisa, Bologna, Kome, &c., thence to Florence and Paris j died 1570. XVI. cent. Valerio Vincentiuo. Pilote. Piero, Giovanni and Romolo del Tovalloccio. Piero di Mino. Lautizio of Perugia. Vincenzo Dati. Giovanni Pietro Figino. Damascener of Milan. Bartolomeo Piatto. „ „ Francesco Pellizzone. „ „ Martino Ghinello. „ ., Spain. Quoted by M. Riano from a Loot of specimens presented for admission into the Corporation of Silversmiths of Catalonia, by artists who worked in gold and enamel, with dates and subjects of their designs. 1534 Juan Masanell. Jeweller. Jewels and pendants. 1537 Rafael Ximenes. A dagger. ,, Antonio de Valder. A dagger. 1545 Benedict Sabat. An enamelled jug. 1545 Gabriel Comes. A hand-screen with delicate handle. 1551 Pero Juan Poch. Goldsmith to Empress Isabella. A vase. 1553 Antonio Conill. A dagger. 1559 Francisco Perez. A necklace. 1561 Juan Ximenez. Pendant jewel. ,, Francisco Vida. Figure of Phaeton. 1567-97 Felipe Ros. Enamelled medallion and vase. 1572 Juan Font. A vase. 1575 Narciso Valla. Pendant jewel. 1586 Juan Pau. Medal of Santiago. 235 1513 Enrique d'Arfe. Uoldsmith from Germany. Custodias made for the Cathedrals of Cordova and Toledo, where they remain. XVI. cent. Becerril, Carrion, and Merino are mentioned as makers of Ecclesiastical ornaments and utensils. Fba:mce. 474 Mabuinus, a Callic goldsmith, is noted in the will of Per- petuus, Bishop of Tours, who died in 474 : — "A toi frere et cveque, tres cher Eufronius, je donne et legue mon reliquaire d'argent, J'entends celui que j 'avals coutume de porter sur moi ; car le reliquaire d'or qui est dans mon tresor, les deux calices d'or, et la croix d'or fabriquee par Mabuinus, je les donne et Icgue a mon eglise." 588 Abbo, of Limoges, vras goldsmith and Mint-master to Clothaire II. XL cent. Odoram, a monk of Dreux, in Normandy, made many chasseS; crucifixes, and Church ornaments. 1242 Bonnai'd of Paris, goldsmith was the maker of the Chasse of St. Genevieve, in which he employed 193 marcs of silver and 7| marcs of gold. It is in form of a Gothic Church, adoi'ned with statuettes. Alcuin, 735-804, was the friend and adviser of Charlemagne, who was possessor of the greatest wealth of any monarch of the west in his age, and especially encouraged the Gold- smiths' Art. Alcuin was the founder of many monasteries, which were nurseries of art as much as seats of learning : and Ecclesiastical utensils, reliquaries, &c., were made, to embellish the Churches under his supervision. 1292 Gilbert (Englishman). Goldsmith at Paris. „ John of London, „ „ „ Eobert of England. „ ,, ,, Richard. Enameller, of London. Goldsmith at Paris. Sendrin. „ „ „ „ 1322 Nicolas di Nigella. Goldsmith. Paris. 1352 Jehan Le Brailler. Goldsmith to John II. (The Good). 1354 Jehan de Lille. 1364 Jean de Mautreux. Goldsmith to Roi Jean. 1370 Jean de Maucroix of Paris. 1382 Jean de Premierfait of Troyes. 1389 Perrin Bonhomme. 1407 Jean Fauconnier of Tours. 1394 Pierre Blondel. 1396 Hans Croist. Goldsmith to the Duke of Orleans. 1400 Nicolas Giffart of Paris. Goldsmith to the Duke of Orleans. 236 1400 Jean Delut of Paris. Goldsmith to the Duchess of Orleans. Jean de Bry. Ghiselin Charpentier, of Tournay. Hannequin. Goldsmith to Charles V. Henry. Goldsmith to Duke D'Anjou. Jean de Piguigny. Goldsmith to Duke of Normandy. 1405 Jean Mainfroy. Goldsmith to Duke of Burgundy. 1417 Michel Blondel of Paris. 1425 Jean Martin of Boulogne. 1428 Jean Desprez of Lille. 1432 Huart Duvivier. Jeweller. 1433 Pierre de la Haye. 1435 Pierre le Charron. Goldsmiths' enameller. 1453 Jean Gilbert of Tours. 1440 Jacques Coeur of Bourges. Goldsmith and Councillor of Charles VII. 1455 Gilbert Lorin. Goldsmith to Charles VII. 1495 Jean Gallant. Goldsmith to Charles VIII. 1498 Charles Faulcon. Goldsmith to Louis XII. 1499 Arnould de Viviers. Goldsmith to Anne of Brittany. 1514 Louis Deuzan. Goldsmith to Louis XII. and Francis I. „ Pierre Mangot. „ „ „ 1538 Benedict Pamel. „ „ „ 1529 Jean Cousin of Paris. 1535 Eobert Rouvet of Paris. Goldsmith to Francis I. 1538 Pyramus Triboullet. Mounter of vases. 1540 Benvenuto Cellini. Worked in France for five years — 1540-45. 1541 Jean Cousin the Elder. „ Jean L'eufant. „ Matthieu Marcel. „ Mathurin Lussault. 1544 E-ichard Toutin. 1550 Claude Marcel (born 1520) of Paris. Goldsmith to Henri III. 1555 Gilles Suramond. Goldsmith to Henry II. 1556 Jean Doublet. „ „ „ Pierre Woeriot of Lorraine. 1560 Francois Briot. A goldsmith, whose models in pewter are preserved. 1570 Fran9ois Desjardins. Goldsmith to Charles IX. „ Claude de la Haye. „ ,, 1573 Francois Guyard. Goldsmith to Henry III. ,, Etienne Delaulne of Strasbourg (called Stephanns). 1584 Guillaume Arondelle. Goldsmith to Catherine de Medicis. „ Jean de la Haye (son of Claude). Goldsmith to Henri IV. and Gabrielle d'Estrees. 1608 Pierre Courtois. Goldsmith to Henri IV. 237 1608 Nicolas Roussel. 1618 Jean Toutin. Euameller. 1621 Gredcon Lssgare of Cliaumont. 1623 Laurent Lessrarc. „ Rene de la Haye. Goldsmith to Cardinal Mazarin. 1624 Vincent Petit. 1631 Raymond Lescot. 1635 Fran9ois Lefebvro. 1638 Jacques de Launay. 1642 Jacques Roussel. Goldsmith to Louis XIII. ,, Roberdet. „ Mazarin. 1645 Claude Ballin. „ Louis XIY. 1647 Nicolas Delaunay. „ „ Thomas Merlin. „ 1663 Gilles Legare. ,, 1665 Claude de Yillars. 1667 Pierre Germain. ,, 1677 Pierre Bain. ,, 1698 Pierre de Montarsy. „ 1681 Claude Ballin (nephew). 1689 Jean Baptiste Loir. „ Les Courtois. 1703 Pierre Bourdon. 1704 Thomas Germain (son of Pierre) was a celebrated Goldsmith in Paris. He was buried in the Chapel of St. Thomas de Cantorbery in Paris. 1714 Philippe CafQeri. 1723 Just Aurele Meissonnier. Designer. „ Claude de Villers at the Gobelins. 1745 Jacques Roettiers. Goldsmith to the King, and Graver of Puncheons. „ Charles Roettiers. Goldsmith to Louis XV. 1748 Antoine Bailly. 1752 rran9ois Thomas Germain. 1761 Robert Joseph Auguste. The Crown of Louis XVI. 1 766 Gouthiere. Mounter of Vases, &c. „ Claude Nicolas Delanoy. 1770 Jacques Nicolas Roettiers (the son). 1774 Jean Claude Odiot. Enamellev. Germany. X. cent. St. Bernward, Bishop of Hildesheim, born about 960, conse- crated 992, died 1022. Among the treasures of the Cathedral are preserved several of Bernward's artistic works, executed in the precious metals, notably, — the brass door of the Cathedral, sculptured with various subjects; 238 the Bernward Altar Caudle-sticks, made for the Chm'ch of St. Mary Magdalen at Hildesheim ; and the Gold Cross, set with precious stones, inscribed with his name and date MXV. A Silver Crook, or Episcopal Staff, is also preserved in the Cathedral. A Golden Chalice and Paten, weighing 20 pounds, Censers, and other costly works, are spoken of by his historian, Thangmar, which were melted down in times of distress. XI. cent, Thoophilus, a monk, but of what country is unknown — whether of Italy, Germany, or France — wrote an essay, entitled " Diversarum Artium Schedula," in the middle of the XI. century, on Goldsmiths" work, enamels, painting on glass, &c., minutely describing the various processes, and especially treating of Ecclesiastical vessels. His treatise was evidently intended to instruct the monks of other convents how to fabricate and adorn Goldsmiths' work generally, niello and engraving on metal plaques. He was, without doubt, a Goldsmith himself, as well as a worker in glass and painter upon it. 1181 Nicolas of Verdun. The Antependium of Kloster Neuberg. „ Conrad of Husse. The Grand Chalice of Weingartein in Suabia, executed and signed by him. 1472 Hans Grieff. Enamelled statuette and reliquary. 1482 Heinrich Hofnagel of Augsburg. 1528 Albert Durer. Apprentice of his father. Goldsmith, Nuremberg. „ Wenzel Jamnitzer of Nuremberg, 1508-1585. 1548 Theodore de Bry. Frankfort. 1583 Christopher Jamnitzer of Nuremberg. XVI. cent. Kellerthaler of Nuremberg. „ Anton and Franz Schweinberger of Augsburg. 1589 Jonas Silber of Nuremberg. 1595 Daniel Mignot of Augsburg. „ Hans Pegolt of Augsburg. XVII. cent. Mathaeus Walbaum of Augsburg. Made the famous Silver Images of the Chest of the Dukes of Pomerania, now in the Kunstkammer of Berlin. 1685 Johan Melchior Dinglinger. Oh. 1731. Born 1665. Gold- smith of Augustus. He studied at Augsburg, and settled in Dresden in 1702. Many of his works are preserved there in the Green Vaults. 1734 Johann Andreas Thelot of Augsburg. XVII. cent. Marc Krundler. „ Hans Schroder. „ Jean A. Sande. „ Jean Helleck. Adam Krafft of Nurembercr. 239 1520 Hans Krug or Kruger of Nuremberg. 1440-88 Martin Schongauor (Martin Schoen). Apprenticed to his father, Goldsmith. XVI. cent. Peter Vischer of Nuremberg. 1564 Jacob Hof maun „ 1570 Hans Maslizer „ Johann Kornemann of Augsburg. ,, George Prunl of Augsburg. ,, Meutings of Nuremberg. „ Lucas Kilian. Holland. XVII. cent. Laurent Jans Mieker of Amsterdam. Adrien Muntinck. ■ Adam Van Vianen. Abraham HecMus. Heinricb Janssen. Michael Le Blond of Amsterdam. 1656 Jean Lutma. Goldsmith of Amsterdam, whose portrait., etched in 1656 by Rembrandt, is well known. Belgium. Principally of the XV. century. Goldsmiths to Dukes of Burgundy. 1449 Simon Lachengon of Ghent. 1466 Baldwin the Priest „ 1405 Jean Mainfroy (" Orfevre de Monseigneur "). Duke of Bur- gundy. 1420 Louis Leblasere of Bruges. 1450 Gerard Loyet. 1431 Jean Pentin of Bruges. 1393 Josse Cunin of Bruges. 1432 Collart Lefevre of Bruges. „ Jehan Van Berghen of Brussels. 1486 Corneille de Bonte of Ghent. Established in 1472 (A Gothic Silver " Boite aux huiles Salutes," is in the possession of a collector at Ghent), with his punch and date 1486. XV. cent. Van Houten of Ghent. ,, Van Eavenscoot of Ghent. ,, Jean Van Acken. 1424 Michelet Ravary of Bruges. „ Jean de Cologne. Goldsmith and Ai'chitect. XV. cent. Jean de Bry of Tournay. „ Gilles Steclin of Valenciennes. „ Robert Lenoble of Burgundy. ,, Jacques Alart of Douai. „ Jean Domenique of Bruges. 240 XV. cent. Jean Van der Kelde. „ Clasquin. „ Victor Mas of St. Omer. ,, Jean Godele of Liege. „ Jean Collaert of Antwerp. „ Eegnault de Barbier of Arras. Jean de Miron. INVOICES OF MESSRS. CHILD AND ROGERS 1685-1687, The following extract from an account of the Earl of Devonshire with Messrs. Child and Rogers, Goldsmiths, Temple Bar, in 1687, may interest some of our readers : — jffor a greate silver cisterne, weight 3,496 oz., at 7s. per oz ffor a case ...... ffor a suger-box, weighing 32 oz., at 7s. per oz. ffor graveing a bason and ewre ffor bojleing the plate, which I sauld at 5s. 8d. per oz. ffor a greate jarr, 2 flower potts, 4 little jarrs, a bottle with a spoon, weight 255| oz., at 6s. per oz. . ffor a pair of andirons, 143 oz. 12 dwt., at 7s. 2d. per oz ffor the iron worke ..... ffor 2 flfigures on pedestalls, 164 oz. 10 dwt., at 6s. 8d per oz. . ffor 2 branch candlesticks, 172 oz. 14 dwt., at 6s. per oz ffor 1 dozen and ^ of silver guilt plates, 475 oz., at 8s. 6d per oz., is .... . The Honble. Charles Bebtie, in account with Messrs. Child and Rogers, 1685. For a punch bowle and cover, guilt all over, weight 223| oz., at 10s. per oz., is . . . . Ill 15 For graveing it . . . . . .200 For a case and a box . . . . . . 1 13 In one of Alderman Edward Backwell's ledgers (now at Messrs. Childs'), under date 29th April 1670, is a charge for plate supplied to Prince Rupert : — To 12 dishes, 4 plates, 3 pairs of candlesticks, 1 pair of candlesticks guilt, 5 dozen plates, 1 sweetmeat stand, 2 Cannes, 6 sconces, 24 forks, 24 spoons, 2 sugar casters, 12 salts, 1 pepper box, 1 mustard pot, 2 cruetts, 2 snuffer pans, 2 pairs of snuffers, wey. 272 ozs. 3 dwts. 9 grs., with fashion and engraving . . . .£960 3 9 £ s. d. . 1223 12 6 10 11 3 3 1 15 1 76 13 51 9 12 49 7 61 16 . 201 17 6 241 INVOICES OF PAUL DE LAMERIE 1721-1725. I AM indebted to the kindness of Lieut.-General P. W. Phillipps Treby, E.A., for permission to publish an interesting document which has been preserved in his family. It is an invoice of plate supplied by Paul de Lamerie to the Honble. George Treby, Privy Counsellor and Secretary at War in the time of Queen Anne, and M.P. for Plympton, South Devon, who was son of Sir George Treby, Chief Justice of Common Pleas in 1692, died a.d. 1700. The plate therein described, weighing 4,500 ounces, was charged upwards of =£2,000, and delivered in the years 1721 to 1725. A few of these pieces still remain in the family, and will be found noticed in the subjoined list. According to the pi-actice of Goldsmiths at that time, the bill first states the mint price of silver of the new standard, with the duty of 6d. added, amounting to 6s. Id. Then the fashion per ounce, ranging from 8d. to as high as 6s. per oz., according to the labour be- stowed upon the piece. The engraving is also charged separately ; thus, for engraving the coat of arms on a salver, the charge was =£8 8s. Two double salts, weighing only 27 ozs. 10 dwts., amount to =£8 14s. ; the fashion being =£8 8s. Gilding was an expensive operation, and cost 2s. 6d. per oz. This will account for the superiority perceptible in old gilding as compared with that of the present day, which from its beauty and durability may be called plating with gold, rather than washing or that process now so economically accomplished called electro gilding, just as the contrast is noticed between the fine old Sheffield silver plating and the modern Birmingham system of gilding and silvering by the electro deposit. A certain amount of confusion has arisen in attributing to Paul de Lamerie the marks of some other silversmiths. One of these, Pierre Platel, used the same initials, and nearly the same accessoi-ies of a crown and star above with a fleur de lis below, between the years 1697 and 1720. By comparing the two marks of Paul de Lamerie and Pierre Platel, the variations are clearly perceptible. The shapes of the escutcheons are different. That of de Lamerie has a semi-circular top and straight sides. That of Platel has a straight wedge-shaped top with concave sides. The letters P.L of de Lamerie have a dot between. The PL of Platel have no dot between. Independent of this, de Lamerie used, according to the Act of Parlia- ment, from 1712 to 1732, on Britannia silver the letters LA. During the same period, Platel used the letters PL, commencing in June 1699, before de Lamerie's time. Platel appears, from the word " dead " being placed against his name in the Goldsmiths' book, to have died about 1720. A Philip Platel, perhaps his son, entered his 16 242 name in November 1737, but without the crown, I'ose, or fleur de lis— PP within a double scroll. Paul de Lamerie, in June 1739 adopted script letters, PL. Another manufacturer, who appears to have been a spoon maker adopted, by equal right, the letters LA in script under a coronet, not a regal crown, but previous to de Lamerie' s time — a certain John Ladyman, who entered his name in 1697, of which specimens are quoted in our list of 1698-1703 and 1704. 1721-1725. Delivred 6 dozens of plates and 18 dishes, weighing to gether 2,355 oz. 11 dwt., att 6s. 2d. per oz. Fashion 8d. per oz. . Engraving of all att 5s. each Delivred a fyne polished surtout cruette frame, casters branches' and saucers, weighing together 505 oz. 10 dwt att 6s. 4d. per oz. . Fashion 3s. 6d. per oz. . Engraving of all ... For 8 square cristall botles For ye tronk for it all . Delivred a lardge silver cupp and cover, weighing 176 oz 14 dwt., att 6s. 4d. per oz. . Fashion 18d. per oz. . Engraving .... Delivred a terrinne, weighing 138 oz. 15 dwt. Fashion 18d. per oz. . Engraving .... 12 kDifs,12 spoons, 12 forks for desert, weighing 47 oz. 12 dwt Fashion of ye knifs, att 5s. each Fashion of ye spoons and forks, att 3s. each Engraving of all ... Gilding of them all . Blades ..... Case for them all . . . Delivred 6 litle salvers, weighing 78 oz. 5 dwt. Fashion 18d. each Engraving .... 4 ladles or ragoos spoons, weigh 27 oz. 10 dwt. Fashion 2s. per oz. Engraving .... 726 5 10 78 10 6 22 10 161 1 6 88 9 5 10 4 3 10 55 19 2 13 15 1 43 18 9 10 8 12 15 1 5 3 3 12 1 10 6 6 1 4 1 10 24 15 I 5 17 1 10 8 14 2 14 6 ^1,292 9 9 243 Delivred 4 sauce boats, Aveighing 90 oz. 15 dwt. Fashion 4s. per oz. Engraving 6 salts, weighing 27 oz. 2 dwt. Fashion 12s. a piece Engraving 2 doble salts for ye surtout, 27 oz. 10 dt. Fashion of ye two Engraving For ye 3 tronks . <£ s. d. 26 14 18 1 12 8 11 8 3 12 6 8 14 8 8 12 8 =£84 09 8 Totall . £ s. cL 1,292 9 9 84 9 8 ^1,376 19 5 £ s. d. Delivred 2 lardge salvers, weighing 103 oz. 15 dwt.,att 6s. 4d per oz. . Fashion, 18d. per oz. Engraving of ye two A ring, weighing 41 oz. 8 dwt. Fashion 2s. Engraving 32 17 2 7 16 1 10 13 2 2 4 2 4 c£59 11 4 We have selected the following from a number of other receipts bearing his signature : — Apnlye 25th, 1721. Reced noiv d- formcrbj yc sumvie of one thounsand (sic) pounds in part of my bill by me. jei,ooo. IG 214 Delivred a lardge fyne rouglit dishe, cupp and cover, weigh ing 266 oz. 10 dwt., att 6s. Id. per oz. Fashion 3s. per oz. . Chasing ye coat of arms one ye dishe . Engraving ye cupp and cover Gilding of ye cupp and cover, att 2s. 6d. per Cases for them both Delivred 6 forks, att 13 shillings a piece Engraving 9d. each Case for them all . . . For making a new spout to ye coffee pot, weighin than ye cock, 3 oz. 10 dwt. For altering, boyling and burnishing For boyling and burnishing of a lardge tea pot For planishing and burnishing a little bason For burnishing and boyling a dishe . For burnishing and boyling 4 jars and covers 6 salvers ditto .... Tea ketle and lampe with a chafing dish, boyling a nishing and furnishing two chains 4 seances ditto .... 6 salts and a ladle .... id bur £ s. d. 81 1 2 39 19 6 8 8 7 6 10 16 1 10 3 18 4 1 1 1 1 15 5 5 5 16 15 1 5 16 6 6 .£153 15 Delivred a chamber pot, weighing 35 oz. 14 dwt., att 6s. 2d. per oz. . Fashion 2s. per oz. . Engraving .... For altering ye two dishes Delivred 6 candlesticks, weighing 85 oz., att 6s. 2d. per oz. Fashion 2s. Od. .... Engraving att 2s. piece . For altering ye 4 handles to ye cruetts and making of them longer, silver and making A waxe candlestick, weighing 5 oz. 1 dwt. . Fashion ..... Delivred a fyne sett of dresing plate, fynely carved all over and chased, weighing together 637 oz. 18 dwt., at 6s. 2d. per oz. ...... . Fashion 5s. per oz. . . . . . Engraving of all ye armes, &c. .... For ye glase and wooden frame .... £ 8. (/. 11 2 3 11 6 2 10 26 4 2 8 10 12 2 10 1 11 1 10 196 13 10 159 10 6 6 5 5 245 £ s. d. For ye 2 glasses for wliater . . . .0160 For lyniug of ye two comme (comb) boxes, ye 2 draughts, and that of ye juelle tront For ye lock to ye juelle tronk .... For ye tronk for all ye dresing plate For 4 brushes to clean ye cloth and commese (combs) . Eeceived of ye old dishes 11 oz. 15 dwt. make Remains due In the " Biogi-aphical Notices of \Y. Hogarth," by J. Nicholls (3rd edit., p. 416), we find the following allusion to a plateau, which shows that Hogarth engraved plate made by Paul de Lamerie, and that the latter used the prefix de, by which he was generally spoken of : — " Impression from a coat of arms engraved on a silver dish made by Deleniery, purchased by Sir Gregory Page, Bart., who erased the original arms and had his own put in ; Tlie dish was afterwards sold at Cliristie's, and when 25 impressions had been taken it was destroyed by P. Morrison, in 1781." He adds : " I wish some of these discoveries of Hogarth's engravings had been made by people who had no immediate view to their own profit and the sale of their acquisitions. Too many of our collectors are become dealers." 2 2 1 1 5 5 15 434 18 4 3 1 6 ^431 16 10 Examples. First Entry. — " Paul de Lamerie, Windmill Street, near the Hay- market," on the hth February 1712, stamped his mark in the book at Goldsmiths' Hall, which according to the Act of 1697, regulating the New Standard, was the two first letters of his surname. (The stamp is blotted in the Goldsmiths' Book.) LA 1717-8 Two-handled cup and cover. Duke of Devonshire. (This cup has two Britannia stamps close together.) 1717-8 Gold; two-handled cup and cover. Berkeley Castle. (Per W. Cripps, Esq.) 1720-1 Large two-handled cup and cover chased. Lord Hotham. (Per W. Cripps, Esq.) „ Small salver. General Phillipps Treby, K.A. ,, Large rat-tail spoon. Ditto. 1723-4 Gilt cup and cover. Ditto. „ Large chased salver. Admiral Parker, 1724-5 Portions of a toilet set. Ditto. 1726-7 Large salver on feet. Messrs. Hunt and Roskell. „ Circular salver, engraved with scrolls and masks. Eev. Charles Evans, Solihull. 1727-8 Piece of plate. Messrs. Hancock. 1729-0 Four square waiters. W. A. T. Amherst, Esq. (Per "VV. Cripps, Esq.) 216 1730-1 Chocolate pot. W. A. T. Amherst, Esq. (Per W. Cripps, Esq.) „ Branches of candehibra. Duke of Westminster. 1731-2 Four salt-cellars with masks and wreaths. Lord Hotham. (Per W. Cripps, Esq.) „ Cake basket (wicker pattern). J. C Dent, Esq. (Per W. Cripps, Esq.) Paul de Lamerie continued working New Standard silver twelve years after the alteration in the Act of 1720. His Second Entry in the Goldsmiths' books was 17/7i March 1732, when he adopted the Old Standard, and stamped his mark of the initials of Christian and surname : " Paul de Lamerie, att the Golden Ball, Windmill Street, St. James's." PL 1732-3 Pair of large tankards, 101 oz. each. Earl of Stamford and Warrington. 1733-4 Bread-basket. J. Dunn Gardner, Esq. „ Table spoon. Dasent Collection. „ Tea-kettle and stand. Brett Collection. „ Two-handled cup and cover with chased strap-work orna- ments. W. A. T. Amherst, Esq. (Per W. Cripps, Esq.) 1737-8 Dinner service (dishes and plates.) Mansion House. (Per W. Cripps, Esq.) „ A piece of plate. Messrs. Hancock. His Third Entry is thus recorded : " Paul de Lamerie, Garard Street, 27tTi June 1739." The Act of 1739 required an alteration of all the Goldsmiths' stamps used previously, and he adopted initials in script letters. Jy^-i 1739-0 Two-handled cup and cover, chased. Lord Tredegar. (Per W. Cripps, Esq.) ,, Two-handled cup and cover, ditto. Goldsmiths' Comj^any. 1740-1 Two-handled cup and cover. Clothworkers' Company. „ A piece of plate. Messrs. Hancock. 1741-2 Very fine ewer (classical subjects). Goldsmiths' Company. ,, The salver to match. Ditto. ,, Saucepan (plain). Messrs. Lambert. „ Large oval dish (gadroon edge). Trinity College, Cam- bridge. 1742-3 Milk-jug. Dr. J. B. Ashford. „ Cup and cover (figures and flowers). IMessrs. Hunt and Eoskell. 247 1744-5 Mug plain, with Landle. W. A. T. Amberst, Esq. (Pov W. Cripps, Esq.) „ Tea-caddies (Chinese subjects). Quentin Hogg, Esq. (Per W. Cripps, Esq.) „ Coffee-pot (fluted). Messrs. Hancock. 1746-7 A set of three mugs (i>laiu). Mrs. Mitford. (Per W Cripps, Esq.) „ Mug. W. A. T. Amherst, Esq. (Per W. Cripps, Esq.) 1747-8 Pair of tea-caddies. J. Dunn Gardner, Esq. 1749-0 Round salver. W. A. T. Amherst, Esq. (Per W. Cripps, Esq.) 1750-1 Cruet-stand. J. Dunn Gardner, Esq. „ Small square waiter. W. Boore, Esq. „ A piece of plate. Messrs. Hancock. Paul de Lamerie died in the summer of 1751. PIERRE HARACHE (Senior and Junior). Suffolk Street, Charing Cross. Examples. Mark : The letters under a crown and two ermine spots. PH 1691-2 Peter Harache, Sen. A two-handled cup. Old Standard. R. Temple Erere, Esq. HA 1697 Peter Harache, Sen. Helmet-shaped ewer and female figure and scroll handle, applique leaves at the base, gadroon borders, weight 69 oz. 2 dwt. New Standard. Engraved with the Royal Arms of William III. Pre- sented by the King to the Duke of Devonshire. Mark : The letters under a crown and two ermine spots ; hetiveen them a fieur de lis, and below a crescent ; all on the New Standard plate. HA 1700-1 Peter Harache, Jun. Wine fountain, weight 348 oz. (Marlbro' plate). Earl Spencer. H A 1700-1 Peter Harache, Jun. Deep cistern to correspond, weight 372 oz. (Marlbro' plate). Earl Spencer. H A 1701-2 Peter Harache, Jun, Large ice-cistern, weight 1,920 oz. (Marlbro' plate). Earl Spencer. HA 1701-2 Peter Harache, Jun. Pair ewers and salvers, weight 500 oz. (Marlbro' plate). Earl Spencer. HA 1700-1 Peter Harache, Jun. Helmet-shaped ewer, Arms of William III. Lord Willoughby de Eresby (Hereditary Great Chamberlain of England). HA 1 700-1 Peter Harache, Jun. Large salver. Earl Bathurst. H A 1705-6 Peter Harache, Jun. Helmet-shaped ewer. Vintners Company. 248 11 A 1705-6 Peter Haraclie, Jun. Large two-handled cup and cover. Berkeley Castle. II A 1705-6 Peter Harache, Jun. Lai-ge and finely chased waiter, attributed to Hogarth, 196 oz. Hancoclcs. To one of the entries this signature is attached — / ^jL&^^L^AcyJrJCLcJie^ THOMAS HARRACHE. (Pall Mall.) Mark: The letters T.H crowned. (Crown above.) T 11 1758-9 Thomas Harrache. A noble gilt ewer, repousse leaves and flowers, snake handle. O. E. Coope, Esq. TH 1759-0 Thomas Harrache. Pair elegant sauce-boats, covers and stands. Eeginald Cholmondeley, Esq. TH 1761-2 Thomas Harrache. Bread-basket, pierced and chased, with Arms of Greorge III. Her Majesty the Queen. T II 1761-2 Thomas Harrache. A gilt ewer and a pair large gilt Coronation salvers, with Royal Arms of George III. Lord Willoughby de Eresby (Hereditary Great Cham- berlain of England). TH 1763-4 Thomas Harrache. Christening basin and spoons, part of a service for Prince of Wales. Her Majesty the Queen. TH 1771-2 Thomas Harrache. Pair elegant figure candle-sticks. Duke of Westminster. TH 1771-2 Thomas Harrache. Large and elegant ewer and salver, with the initials C.R crowned, made for Queen Charlotte. Duke of Westminster. TH 1771-2 Pair of caskets, finely chased. Duke of Westminster. 249 INDEX. A. A, 111, IL'4. A A, 181. A B, 111, lU, UG, 13G, Ul, 142, 170, 171, 181, 188. A C, 109, 144, 145, 146, 158, 182. 188. A C E F, 172, 173. A C I X, 185. A D, 135, 137, 170. A F, 119, 158, 183. A F S G. 189. A H, 122, 175. A I, 175, 184. A K, 122, 125, 185. A L, 170, 183, 185. A M, 121, 185. A N, 128, 131, 132, 135, 170, 177. A N E, 130, 132. 134, 177. A 0, 143, 177, 186. A P, 186, 191. A P P P, 191. A R, 141, 142. 170. A R P 0, 142. A S, 118, 135, 179, 187. A T, 170. A U, 147, 152, 170, 187. Abbott, John, 136, 140, 170, Abdy, Stephen, 188. Abdy, WilHam, 188, 192. Abel, Edward, 59. Abel, Richard, 24. Abercrombie, Robert, 147, 150, 170, 174, 181. Aoton, John, 15, 54. Adam, Charles, 135, 137, 170. Adams, Stephen, 188. Adams, Jos., 188. Addis, John, 70. Ade, 25. Adys, John, 37. Adys, Miles, 38. Albans, Abbot of St., Robert, 22. ALBANS, ST., DUCHESS OF, 78. Alchorne, Chas., 144, 170. Alderhead, John, 181, 192. Aldewyn, Nicholas, 44, 47. Aldridge, Charles, 147, 156, 157, 158, ICO, 188, 192. Aldridge, Edwd., 154, 155, 181. Aldridge, William, 192. Alexander, WilUam, 181. ALFRED JEWEL. The, 21. Alfred the Great, 20. AUeine, Jonathan, 192. Allen, James, 188. Allen, John, 188. Allen, Jos., 170, 181. Alsop, Robert, 13, 91. Ahvyn Fitz Henry, 24. Alwyn Fitz Leofstane, 23. Allen, Robert, 47. Allen, Thomas, 170. Amades, Robert, 42. AMERICAN GOLDSMITHS, 222. Andrews, George, 188, 192. Andrews, Richard, 192. Andrews, Robert, 181. Andrews, WilUam, 131, 132, 135, 170. x\.nkerirus de Averne, 28. Anketil of St. Albans, 22. ANNE-S, QUEEN, FARTHINGS, 80 Anneslev, Arthur, 181. APPENDIX, 227. Archambo, Peter, 83, 141, 142, 143, 144 151, 170, 181. Archbold, Fras., 170. Archer, Andrew, 170. Ardesoif, Stephen, 155, 181, 193. Arnell, John, 193 Arnett, Hugh, 142, 170. Arnold, Thos., 188. Ash, Fras., 56,57, 170. Ash, Thomas, 135, 138. Ashley, 41. Ashley, Jeremiah, 181. Aspinshaw, John, 188. ASSAYERS TO THE MINT, 225, 230. ASSAY OFFICE LETTERS, LONDON, 100, 102. ASSER QUOTED, 20. Atkinson, Christopher, 170. Atkinson, WiUiam, 83, 143, 170. Atte Hay, Thomas, 34. Attwell & Co., 85. Aubin, Henry, 170. Augier, Thos., 193. AURIFABER, 1. AURIFEX, 1. AURUM Infectum, Signatum Factum, 1. Austin, William, 35. Averell, Henry, 47. Ayscough, Ralph, 193. 250 B. B, 112, 119. B A, 134, 137, 139, 140, 141, 170, 171. B B, 152, 171 181, 182. BB T R, 181. BC, 114, 117, 182,183. B E, 136, 138, 13!), 140, 170. 171. B F, 115, 120, 173. B G, 145, 174, 183, 184. BI, llo, 130. 137, 170, 17i B L, 170, lyo. B M, 159. B N, 109, 142, 177. B 0, 130, 131, 170, 171. B P, 113. 122. B R, 130, 170, 171. BS, 147. 180,186, 191. BU, 116, 170, 171. B W, 180, 181, 187. Baby, Thomas, 35. Backe, John, 130, 131, 170, 172. Backwell & Co., 88. Backwell Aid. E, 63, 64. Bagnall, \Yilliam, 182. Baggs, Henry, 59. Bailey, Richard, 137, 139, 140, 141, 148. 150, 170, 181. Bainbridge, Mary, 170. Bakeley, William, 34. Baker, Geo., 182. Baker, James, 193. Baker, John, 188, 193. ■ Baker, Pointer, 193. Baldwin of St. Albans, 22. Ballard, John, 70. Bambridge, Wilham, 134, 170. Bamford, Thos., 171, 182, 193. Bamme, Adam, 32. Banister, Henry, 56. BANK OF ENGLAND FOUNDED, 79. Barbe, John, 171, 181, 103. Barber, James, 193. Barbitt, James, 170, 181. Barbitt, Josei^h, 170. Barclay, James, 85. Bardolph, John, 47. Barentine, Sir Dm, 32. Barker, Josh., 182. Barnard, John, 170. Barnes, William, 170. Barnett, Alexander, 188. Barnett, Edwd., 170. Barnett, Hoare & Co., 65. BARONETS CREATED, 52, Barons, John, 47. Barrett, John, 36, 171. 182. Barrier, Abraham, and L. Ducommou, 188, 193. Barrow, John, 193. Barry, John, 182. Baseniro, William, 35. Baskerville, Geo., 171, 182, 188, 193. Basnett, William, 188. Bassingwhite, I., 188. Bateman, Anne, 188. Bateman, Hester, 159, 160, 188, 193. Bateman, Jonathan, 188. Bateman, Peter, 160, 188. Bates 84. Bates, Aaron, 171. Bates, Henry, 171, 182. Bates, Samuel, 171, 182, 193. Bauduinus, 22. Baven, Thos., 47. Bayley, Henry, 182. Bayley, William, 188. Bavley, John, 182, 193. Baxter, John, 193. Beadle, John, 193. Beale, George, 170. Beale, Richard, 145, 146, 171, 181. 193. Beare, Thos., 182. Beaty, James, 193. Boesley, Henry, 170. Beezley, Thos., 182. Beldon, John, 188. BELGIUM, GOLDSMITHS OF, 239. Bell, David, 182. Bell, Joseph, 139, 170. Bell, Josh., 182. Bell, William, 188, 193. Bellamy, William, 171. Bellasyse, Charles, 83. Bellasyse, William, 33, 83, 110, 170,171. 182. Bellingham, Daniel, 62. Bellis, James, 193. Benn, Sir William. 13. 91. Bennett, Edwd., 171, 181, 193. Bennett, Edwd., jun., 182. 193. Bennett, John, 193. Bennett, Peter, 171, 181. Bennett, Wilham, 188. Benoimont, Louis, 193. Bentley, Benjamin, 136, 138, 170, 171, Berkeley, Thomas de, 31. Berkinge, William de, 28. Berking, Simon de, 31. Bernes, John, 33. Bernward of Hildesheim, 237. Berthellot, John, 182. Berthet, Eraye, 171. Beschefer, James, 170, Betham, James, 182. Betts, John, 170. Bevan & Co , 85. Bevault. Thos., 170, Bigge, Richard, 170. Bignell, John, 142, 171. Billingsley, Fras., 170. Bindon, Geo., 182. Binger, Christopher, 193. Bird, A, HI, 124. Bird, John, 92. Bird, Jos., 130, 137, 170, 171 Birds, 121. Birkenhead, .las., 193. Biron, Christopher, 193. Birt, James. 193. Blachford, John. 91, 17C, Blachford, T., 13. Black, Louis, 182. Blackborow, Samuel, 171. Blakeley, Ben, 170, 171. 182. Blanchard, Robert, 62, 70. 251 Bland, Cornelius, 188. Bland, Elizabeth, 188. Bland, Hugh, 25. Bland, James, 188. Bland, John, 65. Bland, Nathaniel, 170. BLONDEAU, PETER, 225 BLOOD, THOS., attempt to steal Regalia, 208. Blount, Ralph, 26. Blundell, Peter, 54. Bock, Mark, 193. Bodington, Edmund, 82. Bodington, John, 82, 130, 131, 170. Boits, Charles, 81. Boldero, Henry, 92. Bolitho & Wilson, 70. Bolter, John, 47. Bolton, Job, 70. BOND, Mr. E. A., quoted 28. Bond, William, 154, 155, 182. Bone, Ishmael, 170. Bonny, Thos., 59. Bonte, Corneille, 163. Boothby, Geo., 83, 145, 171, 181. Borchers, Albrecht, 193. Boult, Michael, 170, 171. Boulton, Thos., 188. Bourne, Aaron, 193. Bourne, Geo., 190. Bourne, John, 193. Bouteiller, Pierre, 171. Bowes, Sir Martin, 20, 44, 47. Box, Robert, 30. Bradley, Jonathan, 130, 170. Bradley, Samuel, 193. Bradshaw, Anthony, 15,61. Bradshaw, Bennett, 171, 181. Braford, Benjamin, 170. Brames, Arnold, 64. Brandeburg, Gilbert, 34. Brandon, Robert, 46. Brassey, John, 170. Brattle, Chas., 14, 72. Brattle, Daniel, 72. Brattle, John, 72 Breakspeare, William, 36. Brett, William, 170. Brewood, Benjamin, 152, 182. Brice, Sir Hugh, 37, 38. Bridge, John, 160. Bridge, Rundell and, 94, 160. Brind, Henry, 150, 182. Brind, Walter, 159, 182, 188. Briscoe & Morrison, 159. Britaine, Richard, 30. Brithnodus of Ely, 22. Broake, John, 170. Brookes, Edwd., 170. Brocklesbury, Robert, 56 Brockus, John, 193. Brodier, Matthew, 182. Brogden, Francis, 64. Broker. Nicholas, 33. Brokesby, Abel, 171. Bromage, William, 188. Brome, Geo., 171. Bromley, John, 170. the Brooke, Simon, 50. Brooker, James, 171. Broughton, John, 188, 193. Brown, John, 188. Brown, Robert, 147, 171, 181. Brown, William, 193. Browne, Adam, 33. Browne, Moses, 170. Browne, Thomas, 47. BRUGES, GOLDSMITHS OF, 163-239. Bruguior, Philip, 182, 193. Brumhall, John. 171. Bruth, Philip, 170. Bryan, John, 171, 181. Brydon, Geo., 171. Brydon, Thos., 170. Buckett, John, 188. Bull, Nicholas, 47. Bull, Wilham, 170. Bullen, Geo., 59. Bult &Co., 189, 191. Bumfriss, Thos., 182, 193. Burde, John, 49. BURDETT COUTTS, 78. BURGUNDY, DUKES OF, 163 Burne, .Tamos, 171. Burridge, Thos., 170. Burrows, Alice, 188. Burrows, George, 188. Burton, Robert, 182. Burwash, Wm., 188. Butcher, William, 182. BUTE, MARQUIS OF, 78. Buteux, Abraham, 142, 171. Buteux, Elizabeth, 171. Buttall, Sarah, 182. Butty, Francis, 153, 156, 184, 193. c. C, no, 117. C A, 109, 144, 171, 172, 188. C A H G, 147, 156, 157, 158, 160. C B, 113, 114, 117, 182, 188. C C, 101, 121, 147, 157, 172, 182, 189. C D, 117. C G, 174. CH, 120, 130, 132, 134, 145, 159, 171, 172, 174, 175, 184, 190. G H W C, 190. G I, 115, 116, 142, 175. 184. C K, 126, 147, 176, 190. G L, 140, 141, 172, 185. C M, 144, 145, 147, 177, 185, 190. C 0, 130, 131, 132, 134, 135, 137, 138. 139, 141, 171, 172. C P, 112, 17S. C R, 171, 172, 182. C S, 180. C T, 187. C U, 172. C W, 113, 114, 157, 158, 159, 191. C W T W, 188. Cachart, Ehas, 150, 151, 182. Cafe, John, 149, 154, 182. Cafe, William, 154, 155, 183. Calame, J. A., 158, 188, 193. 252 Caldecott, Wm., 183. Callard, Isaac, 172, 182. Callard, Paul, 182. Calton, Heniy. 44. Calton. Thos., 45, 40, 47. Cauipar, (leo., 182. Campbell, Goo., 78. Canii. John, 182. Gamier, Christr., 171, 172. Capill & Killwrne, 70. Capper, Edwd., L54, 157, 193. Carlton, Thos., 182. Carman, John, 182. Cai-telage, Thos., 37. Carter, John, 157, 158, 188, 193. Carter, Richd., 158, 188, 190. Carter, Wm., 50. Cartwriffht, Benjn., 182, 183. Carv, Nicholas, 70. Castle, A , 109. Castle, Peter, 184. Caiiston, Thos., 172. CAVENDISH, LIFE OF WOLSEY, 42. CAXTON'S"MIRROUR OF Ye WORLD." 38. Chadwick, James, 132, 134, 171. Chaldecott, John, 193. Chalmers, Geo., 193. Chamberlin, John, 171. Chambers & Usborno, 58. Chambers, Wm., 47. Chambrier,B. A., 193. Chapman, Daniel, 172. Chapman, John, 172. CHARLES II.— STATUE, GO. Charnelhouse, Wm., 171. Chartier, Daniel, 182. Chartier, John, 130, 132, 171. Chaundeler, John, 44. Chawner, Henry, 188. Chawner, Thos., 154, 155, 157, 159, 188, 189 193. Chawner, William, 154, 155, 157, 190, 193. Cheaube, Pierre le, 172. CHELSEA CHINA FACTORY, 89. Cheney, Richd., 56. Chesterman, Chas., 156, 182, 188. Chicheley, William, 34. Chichester, John de, 30. Child & Rogers, 63, 75, 240. Child & Tudman, 79. Child, Sir Eras., 39, G3, 73-75, 80 Child, Sir Josiah, 73. Child, Sir Robert, 74, 75. Child, Samuel, 75. Child, Stephen, 73. Churchill, Mr., 70. Clare, oToseph, 140, 141, 172. Claris, Christian, 147, 172. Clark, Charles, 182. Clark, Thomas, 172. Clark, Will, 190. Clarke, Catherine, 157. Clarke, Henry, 172. Clarke, John, 172. Clarke, Richd., 172. Clausen, Nicholas, 172. CLIFFORD, SIR THOMAS, 21L CHfton, John, 172. Clifton, Jonah, 140, 143, 171. Coats, Alexander, 172, 173. Coggs, John, 69, 70. Coker, Ebenezer, 182, 193. Colds, Lawrence, 131, 138, 17L Cole, Henry, 41. Cole, John, 171. COLE (Mr. R.) ON THE REGALIA, 201. Coleman, Stephen, 132, 171. Coleman, Tobias. 59. Collier, Thos., 183. Collins, Henry, 171. CoUins, John, 153, 157, 183. Oolvill, John, 65. Comins, Rafe, 29. Compasses, 115. COMPTROLLERS of the Mint, 224, 229. Conen, Edwd., 172. Congreve, Thos., 183. Conrad the goldsmith, 26. Conyngham, Daniel, 172. Cook & Care}', 70. Cook, Sir Thos., 62, 70. 89. Cooke, Edwd., 92, 193. Cooke, John, 171. Cooke, Richd., 189. Cooke, Thos., 148, 150, 152, 153, 172, 174. Cooper, Benjn., 182. Cooper, George, 93. Cooper, Matthew, 171, 172. Cooper, Robert, 130, 134, 137, 171. Coote, Henry, 38. Cope, John, 171. COPPERPLATE AT THE HALL, 162- 166. Corbet, Thos., 171. Cornasseau, Isaac, 172. Cornhill, Henry, 24. Cornock, Edwd., 144, 171. Cornyshe, Rasel, 47. CORONATIONS, 201, 206, 208. Corosey, John, 171. Corporon, John, 172. Corry, Henry, 182. Cory, John, 135, 141, 17L Coste, Henry, 42. Courtauld, Augustin, 87, 139, 141, 144, 145, 146, 172, 182. Courtauld, Louisa, 87, 189, 193. Courtauld, Samuel, 87, 153, 172, 182, 189 Courthope, Edwd., 171. Courthope, Geo., 15, 57. COUTTS, BURDETT, BARONESS, 78. Coutts, James, 78. Coutts, Mrs., 78. Coutts, Thomas, 78, 79. Cove, iTohn, 171. Cowles, Geo., 87, 188, 193. Cowper, Henrj', 188. Cox, Geo., 171. Cox, James, 103. Cox, Robt. Albin, 182, 193 Cox, William, 193 Coyte, Geo., 193. Crab, A, 112. Cradock, Jos., 189. Craig, Ann, 185. 253 Cramb, John, 32. Crepin, Ralph, 28. Crescent, 109, 110, 112, 113, 115, IIG, 119. Crespell, Sebn. and Jas., 154, 155, 15G, 193. Crespin, Paul, 90, 14G, 118, 152, 172, 182, 183. Creswell, Joseph, 193. Crew, Randall, 64. Cripps, Mark, 183, 193. Cripps, William, 151, 182. Critz, John de, 55. Croft & Co., 88. Croker, John, 80. Crompton. Richd., 49. CROSBY HALL, 35. Croshaw, Richd., 5G. Crosier, A, 116. Cross, A, 109. 114. Crossley, Richard, 159, IGO, 188, 191. Crouch, John, 155, 158, 193. Crouickshank, Robt., 193. CROWNS OF SOVEREIGNS, 203-207 Cramp, Francis, 83, 182, 183, 193. Crundale, Richd. de, 26. Cruteher, Jno., 171. Crutchfleld, Jonathan. 171. CUNEATOR TO THE MINT, 225. Cuust, .Tasper, 193. Cuny, Louis, 145, 171. CUP-BEARER AT CORONATIONS, 40. 41. Cuthbcrt, Mr., 70. D. D, 115, 124, 126, 183. D A, 140, 172. D B, 182. D C, 114, 116, 117, 172, 182. D D, 189. D E, 132, 133, 135, 172. D E B A, 130, 131, 172. D G, 123, 124, 183. D H, 161, 175. D H R H, 156, 190. D I, 127, 142, 172, 175. D M, 152, 177, 185. D M T S, 150. D 0, 130, 134, 172. D P, 152, 186, 191. D P W, 183. D R, 109, 110, 111, 119, 120, 122, 124, 172. D S, 152, 186, 187. D S R S, 156, 159, 19L D T, 180. D V, 172. D W, 118, 119, 146, 147, 149, 181, 187. D Y, 172. Daintrev, Marmaduke, 87, 183, 194. Dale, John, 47. Dalton, Andrew, 172. Dalton, Isaac, 172. Daniel, John, 47. Daniel, William, 15. Daniel, Wm., 61. Daniell, Jabez, 183, 194. Daniell, Josiah, 172. Daniell, Thomas, 189, 194. Dare, John, 194. Darel & Co., 88. Darkeratt, Wilham, 87, 140, 143, 145, 172 Darvill, Edwd., 183, 194. Darnall, John, 189. DATE LETTERS OF ASSAY, 100-102. Davenport, BuiTage, 194. Davenport, Isaac, 172. Davenport, Samuel, 189. David, Fleurant, 172. Davis, Thompson, 183. Davy, Ohver. 36. Davys, Theophilus, 183. Day, Wm., 189. Deacon, John, 157, 189, 194. Dealtry, Thos., 189, 194. Deane, W. & J., 189. De Gruchy, John, 194. De Lamerie, Paul, 15, 85, 140, 143, 144. 145, 146, 148, 149, 151, 176, 185, 241 to 246. Ditto His AUTOGRAPH, 243. De Lisle, Louis, 189. Dell, Henry, 172. Dell, Saml, 172. Dellany, Saml., 189. Delmestre, John, 183. Delves, Edwd., 50. Denne and Snow, 84. Denney, Daniel, 189. Denny, Wm.. 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 172. Denzilow, John, 189. Dericke, Anthony, 46. Desvignes, Peter, 194. De Veer, Fredk., 194. Devese, Peter, 194. DEVIL TAVERN, 76. Devonshire, Israel, 194. Devonshire, Thos., 194. Dexter, Thos. P., 96, 189. Dicken, Arthur, 142, 172. Dickson, — , 48. Diggle, John, 172. Dighton, Isaac, 172. DIRECTORY, LITTLE LONDON, 70. Dobson, Edwd., 183, 189, 194. Dobson, Prior & Williams, 183 Doe, Sir Chas., 13, 61. Dorrell, Jane, 189. Dorrell, Wm., 189. Dovey, Richd., 194. Dowdall, Edwd., 183. Downes, John, 130, 134, 172. Doxsey, Thos., 183, 194. Drake, Wescombe, 172. Draper, Robt., 44, 47. DRAPERS' COMPANY, 16. Drax, Sir Jas., 62. Drinkwater, Sandilands, 92 Drummond, Messrs., So. Drurv, Dru, 194. Drysdale, John, 159, 194. Duckett, Lawrence, 27. Ducommein, Louis, 189, 193. Dudley and Ward, 58, 60. Duke, Issac, 183. 254 Dumee, Nicholas, 153, 150, 189, 11)0, 193. Dumont, Lewis, 194. Buncombe, Chas., 70, 72. Dunstan, Saint, 11, 18. Dupont, Louis, 172, IH.'J. Button, Henry, 183, 19-t. Bymond, Edwd., 172. E. E A, 134, 154, 155, 172, 181. E B, 171, 181, 182. E C, 125, 141, 144, 150,151, 154, 157, 172, 173, 182. E B, 119, 172, 173, 183, 189. E B P I, 173. E F, 149, 159, 173, 183, 189. E G, 121, 124, 126, 143, 153, 173. 174, 183. E H, 120, 123, 175, 184. E I, 175, 184. E L, 185, 190. E M, 185. E N, 173. E N Y A, 173. E 0, 184. E P, 143, 144, 145, 146, 178. ER, 114,179, 191. ES, 112, 119, 186. E T, 117, 187. E V, 124, 144,187. E W, 143, 145, 147, 150, 151, 173, 181. E y, 181. Eagle, 112, 114. East, Mr., 70. East, John, 134, 142, 172, 173. Eastrom, Stephen, 194. Eaton, John, 189. Eaton, Samuel, 189. Eckford, John, 141, 144, 172, 173, 183. Edgar, Jas., 172. Edmonds, Stephen, 173. Edmunds, Edwd., 56. Edmund, John, 32. EBWARB in., TOMB, 29. Edwards, Griffith, 173, 183. Edwards, John, 142, 172, 173, 183, 189. Edwards, Riehd., 173. ELEANOR OF CASTILE, her tomb, 20. ELECTRO SILVERING & GILBING, 4. Eley, William, 159, 161, 189. Eley, Wm., and Fearn, Wm., 189. Ehgius, Saint, 21. Ehot, Christopher. 40. ELIZABETH, QUEEN, her tomb, 55. EUis, Thos., 189, 194. Eloi, Saint, 21. ELSING SPITAL, lire at, 45. Elsinus, of Ely, 22. Ely, Roger of^ 30. Eman, Timothy, 64. Emes,John, 161, 189. England, Thomas, 145, 173, 183. ENGRAVERS TO THE MINT, 225, 231, 232. Ernest, John, 38. Espagne, William d', 31. Eswy, Ralph, 25. Evans, Jas. Morley, 194. Evans, Thos., 159, 189, 194. EVELYN, QUOTEB, 66. Everard, — , 24. Everard, Chas., 65. Ewesdin, Thos., 173. Ewing and Norington, 70. EXCHEQUER, CLOSING OF THE, 69, 210. EXCHEQUER RECORBS BESTROYEB, 201. Esmew, Sir Thomas, 40, 44. F. F, 117, 134, 173. F A, 128,132,134, 135, 136, 138, 139, 140 173. F B N B, 153. P C, 119, 182, 183. F B, 172. F E, 173. F F, 123. F I, 148, 173. F K, 176, 185. P L, 121, 136, 138, 139, 140, 173. F N, 185. F 0, 173. F P, 148, 178, 186. F R, 140, 173. PS 110, 123, 120, 180, 186, 191. P T, 115, 180. P V, 187. F W, 151, 187. P W I P., 188. Pair, Thos., 194. Falcon, 111. Farendon, Sir Nicholas, 28. Parendon, Wilham, 28. Farmer, Rachel, 93. Farnell, John, 140, 173. Farran, John, 194. Parren, Anne, 183. ■Parren, Thos., 134, 138, 139, 140, 148, 173, 183. Pawdery, Hester, 173. Fawdery, John, 132, 134, 173. Pawdery, Wilham, 135, 136, 173. Fawler, Thomas, 173. Payle, Geo., 189, 194. Payle, John, 194. Peak, John, 59. Feake, Wilham, 56. Fearn, Wilham, 161, 189, 194. Feline, Edwd , 149, 173, 183. Feline, Magdalen, 152, 153, 183. Fells, Mr., 65. Femiell, Edwd., 189. Pemiell, Wm., 189. Penruther, Robert, 40, 41. Pernell, Edwd., 159, 189. Ferris, Matthew, 189. Feure, Ralph Le, 28. Ficketts, Anthony, 77. Field, Joshua, 173. FIRE OF LONBON IN 1006, 13 Fish, A., 109 2.55 Fisher, William, 194. Fitz Alwyn, Honrj', L*.". Fitz Hugh, William, o4. Fitz Otho, Husrh, 25. Fitz Otho, Thoma.s, 2o. Fitz Otho, Wm., 25. Fitz Patrick, John, 2G. Fitz William, William, 25. Flael, Ralph, 22. FLAXD.ERS, GOLDSMITHS OF, 1C3. Flavil, John, 173. FLAXMAN QUOTED, 35, 95. Flecher, Edith, 173. Fleming, WiUiam, 136, 138, 139, 140, 17 Fletcher, Bernard, 173. Fletcher, John, 173. Flight, John, 173. FHnts.Wm., 194. Floyer, Peter, 80, 92. Flower, Francis, 92. Fogelberg, Andrew, 158, 189, 194. Folkingham, Thos., 142, 173. Fordham, William, 173. Fossey, John, 173. Fossey, Jonathan, 183. Foster, Jacob, 173. Foster, Thomas, 189, 194. Foster, William, 194. Foster, Wm. Lewis, 189. Fountain, John, 189. Fountain, William, 189. Fowles, Sir Thomas, 70, 79. Fox, John, 55. Pox, Mordecai, 151, 152, 181, 183. Fraillon, Blanche, 173. Fraillon, Jas., 140, 173. FRANCE, GOLDSMITHS OF, 235. Frances, John, 33. Francis, William, 173. Fran9ois, Abrm. Le, 183. Fray, John, 183. Freame, Jos. and Gould, 85. Freeman, John, 47. Fi-eeman, Philip, 157, 189. Freeman, Thos., 189, 194. French, Edwd., 172, 173. French, .John, 33. French, John, 194. Frende, John, 47. Frensham, Joshua, 173. Frisbee, Wm., 189. Frith, Ralph, 173. Frost, John, 183. Frowick, Sir Thos. de. 27. Fry, John, 194. Fryar, Robt., 194. Fueter, Dan. Crist., 183 Futter, Henry, 59, G4. G. G, 110. G A, 79, 132, 134, 137, 141, 173, 188. G B, 145, 171, 181, 182. G B T M, 188. G C, 182, 188. GD, 118, 121. G E, 173, 174, 183 G F, 189. G G, 12(J, 174. G II, 146, 156, 170, 174, 175, 184, 190. G H W C, 121, 190. G I, 131, 134, 136, 142, 144, 173, 174, 175, 184. G L, 174. G M, 122, 185. G N, 177, 185, 190. G 0, 116, 133, 173, 174. G R, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 141, 145, 173, 178, 179, 186, 191. G S, 120, 143, 145, 160, 179, 180, 186, 191. G S S S, 187. G S F C, 187. G U, 141, 174. G W, 122, 145, 159, 181, 191. GY, 181,188. Gahegan, John, 174. Gamble, Ellis, 79. Gamble, Wilham, 79, 132, 134, 141, 173. Gamon, Dinah, 183. Gamon, John, 145, 174, 183. Gamon, Michael. 194. GAND, GOLDSMITHS OF, 163. Garden, Phillips, 140, 152, 183, 184, 194. Gardner, Richd., 194. GARLANDIA, JOHANNES DE, 2. Garnier, Danl., 173. Garrard, Robert, 94, 189, 191. Garrard, Wm., 87, 174, 183, 184, 194. Garthorne, Fras., 137, 173. Garthorne, Geo., 173. Gate, A., 116. GAY, POET, QUOTED, 84. Gaze, Robert, 161, 189. GERMANY, GOLDSMITHS OF, 237. Gerrard, Christr., 174. Gibbon, Edwd., 143, 174. Gibbon, Simon. 15, 61. Gibbons, Chas.', 174. Gibbons, John, 131, 134, 136, 173, 174. Gibbs, Richd., 57. Gibson, Edwd., 173. Gibson, Wm., 173. Gideon, Sampson, 84. Gignac, Benj., 184, 194. Gillingham, Geo., 173, 174. Gillois, Peter, 184, 189, 194. Gilpin, Thos., 86, 183, 194. Gimblett. John, 189. Gines, Richd., 142, 173, 174. Gladwin, Richd., 194. Gladwin, Thomas, 172, 174, 194. GLOUCESTER CANDLESTICK, 23 Gloucester, Henry de, 29. Gloucester, William de, 24. Glyn, Sir Richd., 91. Glyn, SirR. Carr, 91. Godbehere, Saml., 189 Goddard, Philip, 174. Godfrey, Benjn., 145, 174, 183. Godfrey, Ehsa, 153, 183. Godfrey, of Wood Street, 31. Godwin, Benjn., 174. Godwin, Meshach, 142, 174. Gold, Isaac, 64. Goldbeter, Bartholomew, 34 256 Goldeville, Hemy, 47. GOLD PLATE, EXAMPLES OF, IG, 17. GOLDSMITH AND SILVERSMITH, DEFINED, 2. GOLDSMITHS' AND TAYLORS' QUARREL, 27. GOLDSMITHS' ART, POLITICAL ECONOMY OF, G. GOLDSMITHS' COLLECTION OF PLATE, 211. GOLDSMITHS' COMPANY, 11. GOLDSMITHS, FOUNDERS OF PEERAGES, 3. GOLDSMITHS' HALL - MARKS FOR 1878, 103-lOG. GOLDSMITHS, HISTORY OF, 18,-97. GOLDSMITHS' INVOICES, 241-248. GOLDSMITHS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES, 233, 240. GOLDSMITHS' PAGEANTS, 9. GOLDSMITHS' PALL OR HERSE CLOTH, 37 GOLDSMITHS' PAY-NOTES, 210. GOLDSMITHS' ROW, 9. GOLDSMITHS' SHOPS, 8. GOLDSMITHS' SHOP SIGNS, 262-218. GOLDSMITHS' WARES, TOUCHSTONE FOR, 2, 12. Goldwire, Richd., 184. Goode, John, 133, 173. Goodwin, Elizabeth, 174. Goodwin, James, 141, 173. Gorham, Jno., 174, 183. Gorsuch, John, 174. Gosling, Messrs., G8, 148, 183, 194. Gosling, Richard, 183. Gossen, William, 173. Gould, James, 142, 147, 148, 174, 183, 184, 194. Gould, William, 148, 174, 183, 184. Graham, Thos., 189. Grant, Dorothy, 173. Grantham, John de, 30. Grantham, William, 33. Grapes, 111. Green, David, 173. Green, Geo., G9. Green, Richd., 134, 136, 137, 138, 141, 145, 173, 174. Green, Samuel, 174. Greene, Henry, 147, 15G, 157, 158, IGO, 173, 188. Greene, Nathaniel, 173. Greene, Thomas, 50, 71. Greenway, Henry, 160. Greenway, Hen., 189. Gresham, Sir Thos., 42, Griffin, Benjn., 184. Griffith, Jeffrey, 174. Grignion, Rej-nolds, 194. GROCERS' COMPANY, 15. Groves, Thos., 185, 195. Grundy, Wm., 150, 152, 15G, 158, 184, 189. 194. Guerdain, Aaron, 58. Guerrie, John, 174. G-aest, Josh., 189. Guest, Thos., 189, Guichard, Louis, 184. GUILFORD, COUNTESS OF, 78. Gulliver, Nathaniel, 174. Gurden, Benjn., 93, 183, 194. Gurney & Co., 89, 148, 150, 152, 153. 172, 174, 183. GUTHURON'S LANE, SILVER OF, 27 Gwillim, William, 184. H. H, 118. H A, 130, 132, 133, 135, 139, 143, 170, 174, 175. H A M P, 142. H B, 150, 151, 159, 160, 182, 188. H C, 112, 113, 172, 182, 188. H CI E, 189. H D, 172, 183. H G, 160, 172, 189. H G C A, H H, 175, 184. HI, 118, 119, 141, 174, 175. HL, 113 118. H M, 117, 148, 149, 150, 177, 185. H N, 119, 190. H 0, 131, 140, 174, 175. H P, 128, 142, 144, 177, 178, 183. H R, 111, 112, 120. II S, 111 116, 126, 179. II T, 116, 125, 127. H V, 135, 174, 175. H W, 110. Hague, John, 190. Hall, Edwd., 175. Hall, Eras., 57. Hall, Geo., 93. Hall, Robert, 33. Hall, Thos., 194. Hall, Wm.. 190. Hallifax, Thos.. 92. HALL-jMARKS, 98-lOG. Hallows, Thos., 194. Hallsworth, Henry, 194. Hamlet, Thomas, 96. HAMMERMEN, 1. Ilamon, Lewis, 175, 184. Hancock, C. F. & Co., 96. Hand, William, 50, 93. Hanet, Paul, 139, 141, 143, 174 Hankey, Messrs., 77. Hanks, Job., 174. Hannam, Thos., 155, 158, 193 Harache, Pierre, 59, 81, 127, 130, 132, 133, 135, 174, 247. Ditto, his AUTOGRAPH, 248, Harding, Robert, 40. Harding, Thos., 194. Hardy, Jos., 190. Harloy, Sir Robt., 58. Harrache, Francis, 81. Harrache, Jean, 81. Harrache, Thos., 81, 90, 153, 154, 155. 156, 194, 248. Harris, Benjn., 174. Harris, John, 174. Harris, John, 190. Harrison, Robt., 50 257 Harrison, Thomas, 13, 36. Hart & Co., 88 Hartley, Elisabeth, 184. Harvey, John, 184. Harwood. John, 175, 184. HASTINGS, LORD, 38. Hatcombe, Edmd., 47. Hatfield, Chas., 145. 175. 184. Hatfield, Susanah, 184. Hatwoode, — , 44. Haucher, L., 194. Havers, Geo., 174. Hawkes, Saml., 174. Hawkin of Liege, -!9. Hawkins, Benjn., 11)4. Hayford, Danl, 175. Hayford, Humphrey. .3G, 38. Haynes, Henry, 184. Haynes, Henry, lil4. Hays, Cornelis, 47. Hays, Thos.,33, 47. Head (A), 114. Healy, Josh., 175. Hearnden, Nicholas. 195. Heath, Gabriel, 88. Hebert, Henry, 175, 184. Hede, William, 37. Hedges, Stephen, 195. Heeser, Maurice, 195. HELENS, PRIORY OF ST., 25. Helmet (A), 115. Hely, John, 174. Hemming, Geo., 190, 195. Hemming, Thos., 184, 195. Hennell, David, 15«. ICl, 175, 190. Hennell, Robt., 15(J, IGl, 190, 195 Henry, de Cornhill. 24. Herbert & Co., 152, 184. Herbert, Saml., 150, 151, 184, 195. Heriot, Geo., 53. Heriot, Geo., his seal, 53. Heriot, Jas., 70, 79. Heriot, Jos., 184. Heriot, Joseph, 79. Herkins, Margery, 43. Hern, Peter, G4 Heme, Louis, 184. Hessey, Thos., 31. Hetherington, Hiimphrey. 87. Heydon, Alderman, 46. Heyford, Humphrey, .30. 38. Hickman, Edmd., 175. Higginbotham, John, 184. Hill, Ann, 175. Hill, Caleb, 175. Hill, Charles, 159. Hill, Robert, 141, 174. 184. Hilland, Charles, 184. Hilland, Christian, 175. Hillyard, John, 50. Hillyard, Nicholas, 50. Hind, Jno., and Garwood, Thos. 70. Hinde, John, 62, 70. Hindmarsh, Geo., 146. 170, 174. 175, 184. Ilinton, Benjn., 70. Hinton, William, 174. Hitchcock, Saml., 174, 175 Hoare, Barnetts & Co., 05. Hoare, Henry, 72. Hoare, John. 50. Hoare, Sir Richard, 72. Hobdell, Henry, 195. Hodges, Geo., 175. Hodgkins, Wm., 190. Hodgkis, — , 140, 175. Hodson, John, 174. HOGARTH, WILLIAM, 79, 80, 245. Hogg, Andrew, 195. Hoist, John, 195. Holaday, Edwd., 174. Holaday, Sarah, 174, 175. HOLBEIN, HANS, 46. HOLLAND, GOLDSMITHS OF, 239 Holland, John, 174, 184, 195. Holland, Joshua, 174. Holland, Thos., 174, 190. Holmes, Edwd., 195. Holmes, Wm., 190, 195. Holton, Wade, 93. Homer, Wm., 184. Hood, Saml., 131, 174. Hopkins, John, 175. Hopkins, Wm., 175. Hore, James, 70, 71. Hornby, Joseph, 65, 69, 70. Horsley, John, 195. Horton, Rogier, 44, 47. Hortopp, Robert, 47. Horwood, Nathaniel, 195. Hosier, Chas., 12. Hough, William, 59. Hougham. Chas., 190. Houston, Geo., 195. How, Wm., 190. Howard, Will, 190. Howe, Richard, 80. Howell, Thomas, 190, 195. Howland, Sam, 190. Howse, Wm., 195. Hoyte, Francis, 174. Hubert the Goldsmith, 26. Hudell, Rene', 174. Hudson, Alex., 174. Hughes, James, 195. Hughes, Richard, 92. HUGUENOTS, 168. Humble, George, 60. Humble, Richard, 57. Humble, Ward, 57. Humble, Wilham, 57. Himiphrey, John, 174. Humphreys, Arthur, 188. Hunt & Roskell, 95. Hunt, James, 190, 195. Hunter, George, 156. 184, 190. Hunter, William, 148, 184, 195. Huntley, John, 195. Hutchinson, Richard, 135, 174, 175. Hutson, John, 190. Hutton, Samuel, 175, 184. Hutton, Sarah, 184. Hyatt, John, 184. Hyltoft, John, 32. Hynt, Roger, 50. 17 258 I A, 114, 125, 132, 140, 170. 175, 181, 188. I A C. 188. I B, 111, 113. 129. 142, 100, 171. 181, 182, 188. I B 0, 190. I C, 123, 12G, 128, 141, 143, 149, 153, 154, 157, 158, 171, 172, 182. 183, 188. I C T H, 158. I C W C, 154. I D, 128, 157, 159, 183, 189. I E, 13G, 137, 142, 144. 101, 172, 173, 175, 183 189 I F, 117, 120. 173, 183, 189. I G, 141. 142. 145, 147. 148. 174, 17C, 183. 184. I G W V, 189. I H, 113. 117. 119, 121. 174, 175, 184, 190. I H T L, 190. 1 1, 118, 124, 125, 152, 175, 184. I K, 115. 123. 12G. 149. 155, 170, 185, 190. I K T G, 185. I L, 143, 144, 158, 160, 170, 185, 190. I L G, 176. I L I R, 190. I L I S, 155. I M, 115, 151, 156, 158, 176, 177, 185, 190. I M W H, 190. I N, 113, 121, 144, 177, 185. I N E, 185. I 0, 109, 136, 140, 175, 177. I P, 111, 125, 149, 151, 152, 178, 182, 186. 190, 191. I P E W, 154, 157. I Q, 151, 186. I R, HI, 115, 118, 119, 122, 128, 143, 149, 151, 175, 186, 191. I S, 113, 116, 120. 121, 123, 125, 126, 145, 146, 148, 149, 150, 152, 155, 158, 160, 161, 175, 176. 179, 180, 181, 185, 186. 187, 191. I S H C, 184. I S I B, 191. I T, 115, 143, 144, 180, 187, 191. I U, 175, 187. I W, 118, 119, 120, 127, 143, 145 146. 147, 150, 152, 153, 156, 157, 181, 187. 191. I W R G, 191. I W W T, 158, 159, 191. I Y, 126, 191. I Y I, 191. Ibbott, Geo., 184. Ilger, — , 24. Impev, Dike, 175. Inne.s^, Robert, 151,184. Inuocont, John. 195. INVOICES OF GOLDSMITHS, 241-248. Ironside, Edwd., 13, 91. 175. Irvine, John, 195. Issod, .Joyce, 175. Issod, Thomas. 141. 175. ITALY, GOLDSMITHS OF. 233. .Tackson, Alex., 57. Jackson, Chas.. 140, 142, 175, 184. Jackson, Elizh., 184. Jackson. John, 132, 175, 195. Jackson, Orlando, 182. 190. 191, 195. Jackson, Thos., 175, 184. Jackson, Wm., Hit. Jacob, Dennis, 195. Jacob, John, 152, 175, 184, 195. .Jameson, Thos., 62. .Jarman, Samuel, 195. .Jay, Edwd., 184, 195. Jay, Henry, 175. .Jeanes, Thos., 184. Jefferys, Nathaniel, 195. Jefferys, Saml., 175. Jenkins, James. 175. .Jenkins, Thos.,' 136, 175. .Jenner, Robt., 56. Jemiings, Edwd., 139, 175. Jerningham. Hem'v. 87. JERSEY, EARL AND COUNTESS, 75 76. Jocee, — , 27. John of Limoges, 27. Johnson, Chas., 184. .Johnson, Glover, 140, 175. Johnson, Jas., 70. .Johnston, James, 195. Johnson, John, 195. Johnson, Laurence, 154, 184. Johnson, Mary, 175. Johnson, Nicholas, 47. Johnson, William, 59. Johnston, Alex., 184. 195. Jolland, Anthony, 175. Jones, Edward, 175. Jones, Geo., 142, 144, 175, 181. Jones, James, 184. Jones, John, 175. Jones, Laurence, 136, 175. Jones, Robert, 190. Jones, Thomas, 195. Jouet, Simon, 175, 184. Joyce, Stephen, 158. 195. .Jumbard, ^Martin, 39. .Juson, ^Yilliam, 175. Justis, WiUiam, 146, 175, 184. K. K, 128. K A, 176. K A M U, 176. K E, 131, 175, 176. K I, 175, 176. K S, 122. Kandler, Charles, 147. 176, 190. Kandlcr, Frederick, 176. 185, 195. Kavle, Hugh, 54. Keatt, WiUiam, 131. 175. Keble, Robert, 175. Keigwin, John, 17(). Kelke, Stephen, 38. Kempton, Robert. 175 259 Kendall, Luke, 190, 195. Kemlrick, William, 150, 195. Kenstenbor, John, 185-195. Kent, Richard, 70, 72. Konton, Francis, 50, 09, 70. Kentish, John, 195. Kevsill, Ann, 185 KersiU, Richard, 185. Kersill, William, 185. Ketch, Mr.. 70. Kev (A), 109. Key, Samuel, 185. Kevlway, William. 47. Kidder,' John, 190, 195. Kidney, William, 17(;, 185. Kilborne and Capill, 70. Killik, Andrew, 185. Killmayne, David, 176. Kineard, John, 185. King, James, 195 King, Jeremiah, 149, 17G, 185. King, John, 190, 195. King, Will, 190. Kingeston, John de, 31. Kingman, James. 195. Kinman, William, 195. Kirke, Jonah, 175. Knopf ell, Frederick, 185. L. L A, 130, 131, 135, 139, 140, 143, 144, 176. L B, 182. L C, 122, 124, 128, 145. L C S 0, 189. L D, 183, 189. L E, 133, 134, 135, 136, 176. L G, 184. L H, 175, 184. L H F B, 184. L I, 128, 139. 154, 176, 184. L K, 190. L L, 176, 185. L 0, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 176, 186. L P, 147, 178, 186. L T, 110 L U, 132, 133, 136, 176. Laithwait, John, 185. Ladvman, John, 130, 131, 135, 176. Lamerie. Paul dc, 15, 85, 140, 143, 144, 145, 146, 148, 149, 151, 176, 185, 241- 246. Lamb, Henry, 70. Lamb, John, 190, 195. Lambe, Edward, 185. Lambe, George, 139, 176. Lambe, Jane, 176. Lambe, John, 158, 160. Lambe, Jonathan, 176. Lambert, Geo., 96. Lamljsrt, W^alter, 47. Lamberts, 95, 96. Lampfei-t, John, 185. Langford, John, 155, 195. Langford, Thomas, 176, 195. Langland, John, 190. Langloy, Sir John, 51. Langlois, James B., 176. Laploy, James, 71. Laroeho, Louis, 176, 185. Lathom, Ravife, 44, 47. LATIMER, BISHOP, quoted, 225. La\ighton, Charles, 185. Laughton, John, 131, 176. Laundry, Samuel, 176. Lautier, John, 195. Laver, Benjamin, 190. Lavis, .John, 185. Law, John, 89. Lawerd, Robert, 47. Lawley, Francis, 195. Lawrence, Thomas, 185. Lea, Saml., 142. Leach, John, 136, 176. Leadbettor, Ghaides, 195. Leadham, Thomas, 14, 55 Le Bas, William. 190. Le Blund or Blount, Ralpii 2G. Lee, Edmond, 47. Lee, Jere, 185. Lee, John, 190. Lee, Luke, 64. Lee, Samuel, 135, 176. Leeke, Ralpho, 133, 176. Le Francis, Abraham, 185. Le Sage, Augustus, 88, 195. Le Sage, John Hugh, 88, 146, 176. Le Sage, .John F., 185. Le Sage, Simon, 88, 153, 176, 185. Leghtone, Thomas de, 26. Lejeune, Josiah, 195. Lenyde, Thomas, 33. Loo, of Elj^ 22. Leofstane, Fitz, 23. Lewes, John, 47. Lewis, George, 133, 134, 176. Lewis, Hugh, 69. Ley, Petley, 176. Ley, Timothy, 136, 176. Liddiard, Tliomas, 195. Liger, Isaac, 139, 176. Liger, John, 143, 144, 176. Limoges, John of, 27. Lincoln, John de, 29. Lindsay, John, 70. Lincoln, Thomas dc, 30. Lincoln, Walter de, 29. Lingard, John, 176. Lis, 110. Littlewood, Samuel, 195. Lofthouse, Mary, 145, 17{'>. Lofthouse, Matthews, 138, 140, 143, 176. Lofthouse, Seth, 137, 138, 139, 176. Lock, Nathaniel, 134, 135, 137, 138, 139, 176. LONDON ASSAY OFFICE LETTERS. 100-102. Lonorye, Richard, 31. Lonison, John, 52. Looker, William, 139, 140, 170. Lote, Stephen, 33. LOTTERIES, 46, 88. Louth, John de, 28. 260 Lovcjoy, John, HO. Lovell, Robert, lau, 176. Lowe, Edward, 190. Lowndes, Thomas, 190. Lowth, 41. LUCAS, LORD, 80. Lucas, Robert, 32, 145, 176, 185. Ludlow, .John, 170. LulY, John, 185. Lukin, William, 132, 133, 136, 17G. Lyas, German, 35. L;y'm.son, William, 47. Lynch, Germaine, 37 M. M, 110, 114, 120. M A, 121, 133, 134, 13G, 137, 139, 140, 176, 177. M B, 171, 182. M 0, 171, 172, 183. M D, 183. M E, 134, 139, 110, 176. M F, 151, 152, 153, 181, 183, 189 M G, 129, 142. M I, 131, 175, 176, 177. M K, 123. M L, 143, 145, 176. M M, 190. M 0, 141, 176, 177. M P, 178, 186, 191. M R, 179, 186. M U, 176. Macduff, Lawrence, 195. Mackarness, .John, 56. Mackenzie, William, 185. Mackfarlen, Jessie, 185. Maekfarlen, T., 185. Madden, .Jonathan, 176. Madden, Matthew, 176. Madding, 93. Maidman, Ralph, 177. Maitland, James, 177 Makemeid, Christopher, 195 Makemeid, Mary, 190. Makenhened, John de, 31. Makepeace, Robert, 93, 158, 190. Makepeace, Thomas, 93, 190. MAKERS MARKS ON COPPER PLATE, 162-166. MAKERS MARKS WITH EMBLEMS, 219. MaUison, Thomas, 196. Malluson, Edward, 185. Malpas, Joseph, 196. Malvayne, Herro, 32. Malyn, Isaac, 176. Maning, Mr., 15, 61. Manners, James, 177, 185. Marcchal, Robert Le, 31. Margas, Jacob, 137, 139, 176, 177 Margas, Samuel, 177. MARKS OF PLATE-WORKERS IN GOLDSMITHS' BOOKS, 167-191. MARLBOROUGH, DUCHESS OF, 74. Marriott, Gabriel, 59. Marriott, John, 49, 69. Marshall, Sir N., 13. INIartin Charles, 144, 145, 177, 185. Marot, Daniel, 72. Marsh, Richard, 56. Marshall, Sir Henry, 91. Marshe, .Jacob, 185. Martin, Sir Richard, 15, 51. Maserer, Simon le, 31. Masham, Willoughby, 133, 184, 176. Mason, Matthew, 57. Mason, Thomas, 140, 145, 177, 185. Massey, Samuel, 157, 196. MASTERS OF THE MINT, 224, 227- 282. Mathew, William, 136, 141, 176, 177. Matthew, George, 176. Matthew, John, 176. Matthew, Mary, 176. Maun, Thomas, 177, 185. Mawson and Co., (J9, 71. May, Richard, 189. Mayhew, John, 33. Mears, William, 196. Medlyeott, Edmund, 185. Mercer, Thomas, 185. MERCHANT TAYLORS' COMPANY, 15 Meriton, Samuel, 185. Merry, Thomas, 177. Merton, Walter de, 27. Merz, Lauret, 196. Metcalf, Thomas, 47. Metham, Robert, 196. Methuen, George, 151, 185. Mettayer, Lewis, 134, 139, 140, 176. Meure, Peter, 83, 151, 181. Meynell, Alderman Francis, 6i. Michell, Edward, 59. Middleton and Campbell, 77. Middelton, Sir Hugh, 51. Middelton, Sir Thomas, 51. Middleton, George, 77. Middleton, Richard, 51. Middleton, Wilham, 131, 176. Miog, Ch., 190. MILAN CANDLESTICK, 24 Miller, Henry, 148, 177. Millington, John, 177. Mills, Dorothy, 150, 152, 185, Mills, Hugh, 150, 185. Mills, Richard, 185. Mince, .James, 190. MINT, SEIZURE OF MERCHANTS DEPOSITS, 210. MINT, THE ROYAL, DESCRIPTION AND ORGANISATION, with names of the ofHcials engaged, 224-232. MISSISSIPPI SCHEME, 90. Molde, Nicholas, 47. MoHere, John, 196. Montgomery, A., 185. Montgomery, John, 177, 185. Moody, William, 185. Moore, Andrew, 176. Moore, Edward. 196. Moore, John, 156, 185, 190, 196 Moore, Samuel, 57. Moore, Thomas, 185. Morisset, James, 196 261 Morlev, John. 54. Moi-lev, Thomas, 188. Morrell, Richard, 15, 57, G2. Morri.s, George, 185. Morris, Henry, WJ, 150, 185, 19G. Morrison, James, 151, 185. Morrison, Richard, 196. Morse, Thomas, 177. Morson, James, 141. 177. Morson, Richard, I'M. Mortimer, Johu, 95. Moser, G. J\I., 89. Motherby, John, 177. Moulsey, John, 80. Mountfort, Hezekial], 177 Mowden, David, 177. Muiro, Peter, 196. Mmiday, Sir John, 42. Mimdy, Roger, 42, 44, 47 Mundye, Wyncent, 47. Munns, John, 158, 185. Murray, Charles, 176. Murray, I., 176. Muschamp, Thomas, o6, 48. N. N A, 177. N B, 120. N C, 172. N D, 189. N E, 128, l.",7. 138, 141, 143, 177. N I, 132, 177. N 0, 112. N R, 113, 114. N S, 110, 111, 149. 186. N W, 122. Nash, Bowles, 142, 177 Nash, Gawen, 177, 185. Natter, George, 190. Naylor, John. 196. Neale, Anthony, 47. Nelme, Anthony, 81, 130. 131, 132, 134, 137, 138, 140, 177. Nolme, Francis, 81, 143, 177, 185. Nelthorpe, Henry, 71. Neville. John, 185. Newhall, Henry, 49. Newman, Alen, 38. Newman, Gaiiis, 55. NEW RIVER SUPPLY, 51. NEW YORK, GOLDSMITHS OF, 132, 177. NEWTON, SIR ISAAC, 225. Newton, John, 144, 177, 185. Newton, Jonathan, 177. Newton, Samuel, 177. Nicholl, Mich., 177. Nightingale, Richard, 132, 177. Noel, Thomas, 57. Norman, Philip, 196. Norrington, 70. Northcote, Thomas, 190. Nutting, Henry, 190. 0. O I, 182, 100. S, 121, 126. U, 177. Y, 177. Odoricus, 26. Oldlield, EHzahoth, 184. Olivoyra, Abraham do, 143, 177, 186. Ollivant, Thomas, 190. Orb and Cross, 112. Orewell, John, 34. Orme, Joseph, 190. Otho, Fitz Hugh, 25. Otto, Fitz Thomas. 25. Otto, Fitz WiUiam. 24. Otto the Elder, 23. Otto the Younger. 23. Ourry, Lewis, 186. Overing, Chas., 177 Owen, Wm., 177. Owing, John, 177. Osendly, Robt., 44. Oxeneye, Solomon, 33. Oyle, Philip, 177. P, 127. P A, 130, 132, 135, 137, 138, 139, 142, 143, 144, 177, 178, 181. P APM, 151. P B, 119, 160, 181, 182. P B A B, 188. P B I B, 188. P B W B, 188. P C, 119, 146, 148, 152, 172, 182, 183. P C W G, 184. P E, 133, 134, 138, 139, 141, 177, 178, 179. P. F., 157, 189. P G, 112, 117, 149, 152, 174, 183, 184, 189. P H, 127, 174, 178. P H, 129, 141. P I, 177, 178. P K, 126. P L, 133, 137, 138, 140, 145, 146, 148, 149 150, 151, 176, 177, 178, 185, PM, 112, 124, 181. P N, 196. P 0, 139, 177, 178. P P, 144, 145, 152, 178, 186. P R, 124, 141, 177, 178, 179, 186, 191. P S, 160, 161, 180, 191. P T, 150, 180, 187. P V, 187. P Y, 132, 133, 137, 139, 141, 177 Paddesley, John, 34. PAGEANTS or RIDINGS, 9. Pages, Francis, 148, 178, 186. Paillet, Mark, 132, 137, 177. Paine, Robert, 56. Palmer, Lymond, 47. Palmer, William, 38, Paltock & Snow, 84. Paltro, James, 186. Pantin, Lewis, 147, 178, 186, 196 Pantin, Mary, 178. 262 Paiitin, Samuel, 177, 178. Pantin, Simon. 82, 137, i:'.!), 178. PAPER MILL AT DARTFORD, 51. Paradise, Wm., 142, 178. Pardoc, Tliomas. 71. Pargeter, Richd.. 178, 186. Pargiter, John, (if). Parker, John, !)4. 154. 157, 1!)(). PARLIAMENTARY RETURN 1773, VJ2. Parr, Sarah. 145, 177. Parr, Tho.s.. 92, 177, 178, 180, 19G. Pars, Albertus, IOC. Partridge, Affabel, 46. Paterson, WiUiam, 79. Patterson, John, 44. Patterton, 47. Paul, Sir J. D., 84. PAWNES and PAWNBROKERS, 77. Payne, Humphrey, 82, loO, 135, 138, 13'J, 142, 144, 177, 186. Payne, John, 82. 92. 152, 186, 196. Payne, Thos. and Rifhd., 190. Peacock, Edwd., 178, 179. Peacock, Jas., 196. Peake, Robert, 133, 134, 1 77. Pearce, Edmd., 138, 139, 178. Pearce, James, 177. Pearson, William, 178. Peaston, William, 157, 186. Peele, Thos., 178. Pemberton, Sir Jas.. 54. Penford, John, 177. Pension, Wm., 150, 151. 152, 153, 186, 190, 196. Penstone, Henry, 177. Penstone, William, 177. 178. PEPYS, QUOTED, 6, 58, 61, 05, 66, 68, 69. Percefull & Evans. 71. Perchard, Matthew, 92. Perchard, Peter, 93. Perkins, Jonathan, 101. Pero, Isabel, 186. Pero, John, 141, 178, 186. Perrier, Charles, 178. Perry, James, 196. Perry, John, 186. Perryn, John, 57, 62, 64. Pertt, Robt., 178. Peter, Abbot of Gloucester, 23. Peter, the Roman citizen. 26. Peterson, Wm., 190. Petley, William, 133, 177, 178. Petrij,.Jeun, 178. Philip, Sir Mathew, 37. PHILIPPA, QUEEN, her tomb, 29. Phillip. Phyllis, 144, 145, 178. PhiUips, John, 154, 178, 196. Phipps, Jas.. 155, 182, 196. Picasse, Stejjhcn, 196. Pickering, Matthew, 178. Pickett, William, 196. Pieroy, Robert, 154, 155, 190, 106. Picrrepoint, Goo., 189. Piers, Daniel, 152, 186 Piers, Mary, 186. Pierson, William, 78. Pilkington, Robert, 186. Pilleau, Perc, 152, 178, IGG. Pinard, Paul, 186. Pincking. Israel, 177. Pincknoy, Henry, 58, 69. j Pinckney, William, 58. Pitches, Geo., 173. Pitts, Thomas, 196. Pitts, William, 160, 190, 191. PLATE AT GOLDSMITHS' HALL in 1468, 13. DITTO in 1883, 211. PLATE, CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF, 109, 161. PLATE, DERIVATION OF THE WORD, 3. PLATED WARE, 4. PLATE-WORKERS' MARKS, passim. Platel, Philip, 178. Platel, Pierre, 82, 133, 137, 138, 140, 1 77. Flavor, Gabriel, 177. Playfair, William, 191. Plummer, Michael, 101. Plinnmer, AVilliam, 154, 186, 101, 196. Plymlev, Fras., 140, 178. Pocock, Edwd., 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 170, 178. Podio, Peter, 191. Pole, Thomas, 33. POLITICAL ECONOMY, 6. POLLEN, MR., QUOTED. 24. Pollock, John, 140, 151, 178, 186. Pont, John, 178, 196. Pontifex, Daniel, 191. Port, Thos., 130, 178. Portal, Abraham, 186, 106 Portall, Wm., 106, Porter, John, 177. Porter, William, 35. Portman, .John, 69. Potter, Wm., 190. Potts, Thos., 171, 178. Poultraine, Maximn., 55. Powell, Thos., 152, 155, 186, 190. Pratt, Thos. B., 190. Preedy, Jos., 160, 100, 191. Prest, Walter, 33. Price, Edmd., 196. Price, Harvey, 178. Price, Heueage, 73. Price, Thomas, 71. Prichard. Thos., 178. PRIDEAUX, WALTER, HIS EVIDENCE, 103. Priest, John, 186. Priest, WiUiam, 153, 196. Prockter, Edmd., 177. Pyc, 178, 186. Pye, Thos., 178, 186. Pyne, Benjn., 81, 132, 133, 137, 130, 141, 177. Q. Quantock, John, 151, 186, 196. E. R, lis, 125. R A, 112, 117, 136, 147, 150, 174, 178, 181. 263 R A Cox, 182. R A C, 18L'. R B, 115, 1-15, 146, 147. 148, IHO, 171,181, 182. R C, 114, 116, 117, 124, 12,-), 128, 15'J, IGO, 182, 188. 18i). RODS, 188. R D, 109, 110, 111. 120. R E, 127, 128, 135, 17:3, 178. R P, 173. R G, 125, 127, 128, 148, 173, 174, 183, 184, 189. R G T 0, 148, 150, 152, 153. 101, 172, 183. R H, 112, 122, 123, IGl. 174, 175, 184, 190. R H D H, 190. R H S H, 190. R I, 151, 178, 179, 184, 190. R II S S, 190. R K, 110, 185. RL. 117, 123, 145, 17G. 185. R M, 112, 113, 118, 120, 177. 185, 189, 190. R M R C, 158, 190. R M T M, 190. R 0, 116, 130, 133, 135, 136, 178, 179. R P, 116, 127, 151, 154, 1.55, 178, ISC. 190. R R, 117, 154, 157, 186, 191. R S, 116, 119, 124, 126, 160, 178, 179, 186, 191. RT, 123, 127, 153,187. R V, 111, 130, 131, 137, 178. R W, 113, 114, 115, 119, ISO, 181. Raebui'n, Sir Henry, 93. Raeburn, John, 196. RAIKES, QUOTED, 208. Ramsay, Dame Mary. 53. Rainaiid, Philip, 178. Raine, Riehd., 178. Rand, John, 136, 178. Randies, John, 196. Rankin, Edwd., 50. Raven, Andrew, 178. Ravenscoot, Van, 163. Rawdon, Edward, 34. Rawlc, William, 196. Rawlings & Lambert, 96. Rawlins, Richd., 196. Rawlinson, Sir .Jas., 13. Rawlinson, Sir Thos., 91. Rawson, William, 49, 69. Raynham, Thos., 31. Read, Jno., 135, 178. Reade, Bartholomew, 35. Readshaw, Joshua, 178. Rede, Thos., 47. Reeve, William, 179. REGALIA, 108, 198-208. Remonde, 34. Reynolds, John, 55, 196. Reynolds, Wm., 158. 196. Reynoldson, Wm.. 157. 18G. Renoii, Thos.. 160, 191. Row, Robert, 154, 18':, 196. Reyncs, Robert, 47. Riboulaii, Isaac, 179. RICHARD II. AND HIS QUEEN, their tomb, 33 Richardson, Aldn., 92. Richarason, .lohn, 143, 179. ISO. RICHMOND, :MARGA11ET, GOUXTERS OF, her toml), 43. Ridout, Geo., 186. Rilev, Christopher, 178. RILEY, QUOTED, 30, 33. Roberts, Hugh, 130. 178. Robert, of St. Albans. 22. Robertson, Wm., 186, 196. Robins, John, 191. Robinson, Jonn., 149, 179. Robinson, John, 186, 196. Robinson, Philip, 178, 1 79. ROBINSON'S MERC. SCISS. SCHOL., 49, 56, 59, 60, 62. Robinson, Ralph, 56 Robinson, Richard, 50. Roby, Samuel, 186. Rockley, William, 35. Rodenbostel, Geo., 191. Roe, Ebenezer, 178. Roe, Nathaniel, 178. Roger of Ely, 30. Rogers, Riehd., 57. Rogers, Robt., 196. Rogers & Child, 63. Roker, Eliz., 191. Roker, John, 186. Roker, Mathew, 186, 196. Roker, Philip, 136, 141. 178. 186, 191, 196. Rokcsley, Gregory do, 26. Rokesley, Thomas de. 31. Rollos, Philip, 133, 178. Roman, Ann, 178. Romer, Emick, 196. Rouier. John, 196. Romilly, Peter, 196. Rongent, Estienue, 179. Rood, James, 178. Roode, Alex., 135, 178. Roode, Gundry, 178. 179. Roode, Mary, 178, 179. Rooksby, Benjn., 196. Rose, Joseph, 93. Rosette, 110, 112. Roskell, Robert, 95. Ross, Robt,, 191, 19G. Rous, William, 36. Rowlett, Rafe, 47. Rowe, John, 151, 186, 196. Rowe, Thos., 69, 71, 186. Rugg, Richd., 157, 186, 191, 19G. Ruffin, Eras.. 196. Russell, Ehas, 196. Russell, John, 196. Rundell & Bridge, 94. 95. 161. RUNNING CASHES, 70. 210. RUPERT (PRINCE) JEWELS. 74. Rush, Thos., 146, 149, 179. 186. Rushforth, Fendall, 92. RUSHWORTH, QUOTED, 8. RUSKIN, QUOTED, 6, 7. Ruslen, .John, 130, 131, 137, 178. Russo, William, 36. Russell, Abraham, 178. RYMER'S FrKDEIi.V. QUOTED, 198 264 S. S, 109, 121, 126. S A, 118, 137, 138. 139, Wr,. 179, 181. 191. S A W I, 191. SB, 112, 113, 171,182. S C, 125, 128, 130, 131, 153. 179. S CI 0, 154, 155, 156. S D, 129, 189. S E, 132, 139, 179. S G, 174, 189. S G E W, 189. S H, 111. 126, 131, 136, 139, 150, 151, 152, 174, 175, 179, 180, 181. 190. S I, 135, 158, 179, 184. S K, 110, 185. S L, 129, 136, 137, 142, 153, 176, 179, 185. S M, 134, 157, 177. 179, 185. S N, 110, 120, 122. 179. S P, 137, 145, 177, 178, 179, 186. S Q, 131, 179- S R, 121, 124, 186. S S, 187. S T, 123, 131, 150, 153, 179, 187. S U, 119, 120, 130, 135, 136, 179. S W, 109, 123, 129, 144, 145, 147, 149, 154. 156, 180, 181, 187. S Y, 131, 136. Sadler, Arthur, 92. Sadler, Thomas, 137, 138, 139, 179. Saffory, John, 196. Sage, Le John Hugh, 179. Sallam, Robert, 196- Salmon, Robert, 196. Sampel, William, 187. Sandby, William, 84. Sanden, William, 187. Sanders, Benjamin, 147, 180, 186. Sanders, John, 15, 72, 179. Sanders, Jos., 145, 146 149, 180, 186. Sandwith, Ralph, 27. Sankey, William, 59. Sarbit, Dorothy, 152, 187. Sardet, Henry, 196. Sarney, John, 197. Satchwell, Thos., 197. Saunder.s, Alexander, 187, 196. Saunders, Hugh, 179. Savage, James, 180. Scales, Edw., 196. Scarlet, Richard, 179. Scarlett, William, 130, 131, 132, 179, 180. Schoonen, Van, 163. Schrimpshaw, Michael, 71. Schuppe, John, 187, 197. Schurman, Albert, 187. Scofield, John, 158, 160, 1<)0, 191, Seabrook, James, 139, 179. Scale & Temple, 70, 71. Seatoun, Geo., 197. Sebille, John, 155. Solys, , 39. Soman, Bartholomew, 33. Semore, Ghas., 184. Seymour, Thos., 15, 80. Shua or Shaw, Sir Jolui, 41. Shaa, Sir Edmond, 38, 40, Sharp, Robert, 156, 159, 160, 188, 191. 197. Sharpe, Goslings, 68. Sharrington, Sir William, 47, Shaw, Daniel, 186. 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