George Walker I
George Walker, Chester silversmith, apprenticed to Richard Richardson II, free 1767. Admitted to the Company 1770. Warden 1771, 1773-1790. Assay master 1791-1809. His son George Walker II was apprenticed to him, admitted to the Company 1794, free 1799. His other son John became assay master, following his father’s death in 1809. John’s mark “IW” superceded his father’s “GW” when he took over the family business.
George Walker I
George Walker, Chester silversmith, apprenticed to Richard Richardson II, free 1767. Admitted to the Company 1770. Warden 1771, 1773-1790. Assay master 1791-1809. His son George Walker II was apprenticed to him, admitted to the Company 1794, free 1799. His other son John became assay master, following his father’s death in 1809. John’s mark “IW” superceded his father’s “GW” when he took over the family business.
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1784
George Walker I
9849 George III Silver Beaker
£1,450
A very nice piece of English provincial silver. This rare antique silver beaker, of barrel form, has 2 concentric bands and vertical line engraving to represent the pieces of wood forming the barrel. Underneath are the engraved initials S.M.D. Contains 175ml. Weight 101g, 3.2 troy oz. Height 7.5cm. Diameter 6.5cm. Chester 1784. Maker George Walker I. Sterling silver.
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