George Smith III
George Smith III and IV. The number of London silversmiths called George Smith in the 18th Century is very confusing. The spoonmakers were father and son, and are generally referred to as George Smith III and IV, and were unrelated to I, II, V & VI. Both used the mark “GS”.
George Smith III was apprenticed to Thomas Chawner in 1765, turned over to Pierce Tempest, freedom unrecorded. 1st mark as spoonmaker 1774. 2nd–5th marks 1774, 1775, 1776, 1776, 1778. 6th (2 sizes) 1780. 7th (5 punches) 1782. 8th in partnership with William Fearn 1786.
His son George Smith IV was apprenticed to William Fearn in 1786 and worked from 1799-1807.
George Smith III
George Smith III and IV. The number of London silversmiths called George Smith in the 18th Century is very confusing. The spoonmakers were father and son, and are generally referred to as George Smith III and IV, and were unrelated to I, II, V & VI. Both used the mark “GS”.
George Smith III was apprenticed to Thomas Chawner in 1765, turned over to Pierce Tempest, freedom unrecorded. 1st mark as spoonmaker 1774. 2nd–5th marks 1774, 1775, 1776, 1776, 1778. 6th (2 sizes) 1780. 7th (5 punches) 1782. 8th in partnership with William Fearn 1786.
His son George Smith IV was apprenticed to William Fearn in 1786 and worked from 1799-1807.
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1781
George Smith III
8566 Set of 6 Georgian Silver Dessert Spoons
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A handsome set of antique sterling silver spoons on the popular Old English pattern. Lovely plain style. Each bears the hand engraved crest of a dragon. Weight 228 grams, 7.33 troy ounces. Length 7.5 cms. Bowl 6×3.5 cms. London 1781. Maker George Smith III.
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