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Edward Charles Brown

Edward Charles Brown, apprenticed to George J Richards 1845, free 1852. Another apprentice, William Comyns, was also freed in 1852. Brown became a partner in George Richards’ business in 1857 trading as Richards & Brown. Brown continued with this business name after Richards’ retirement in 1867 until Brown retired at the end of 1882. He died 1883.

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Edward Charles Brown

Edward Charles Brown, apprenticed to George J Richards 1845, free 1852. Another apprentice, William Comyns, was also freed in 1852. Brown became a partner in George Richards’ business in 1857 trading as Richards & Brown. Brown continued with this business name after Richards’ retirement in 1867 until Brown retired at the end of 1882. He died 1883.

  • 1867 - 1871

    Edward Charles Brown

    8944 Antique Silver Owl Condiment Set

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    A rare set of antique sterling silver owl condiments. All in a fitted case, retailed by Asprey. The matching set consists of an owl sugar caster, owl salt shaker and pair of owl peppers. All with glass button eyes and finely chased decorative detail. Castor – 102 grams, 3.2 troy ounces, height 11 cms. Salt – 41 grams, 1.3 troy ounces, height 7.5 cms. Peppers – 57 grams (pair), 1,8 troy ounces, height 6 cms. All London 1867/71 and same maker Charles Edward Brown.

  • 1871

    Edward Charles Brown

    9295 Victorian Silver Owl Peppers

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    A delightful pair of antique sterling silver novelty pepperettes, each in the form of an owl with detachable head and glass eyes. Beautifully modelled and engraved, the quality is very realistic. Total weight 87 grams, 2.7 troy ounces. Height 7.5 cm. London 1871. Maker Edward Charles Brown.

  • 1866

    Edward Charles Brown

    7470 Victorian Silver Trophy Cup

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    A handsome antique sterling silver cup with matching cover and wooden stand. Bright original gilt interior to cup and cover. The decoration is particularly good with deep relief chased flowers, leaves and scrolls and there’s a large cartouche to front and back with a crest and a military inscription from the Bath Troop N.S.Y.C 1893. Weight 1216 grams, 39 troy ounces. Height 40 cms , 46 cms (with plinth). Spread across handles 26 cms. Diameter 16 cms. London 1866. Maker Richard & Brown.

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