Gilbert Shepherd
Gilbert Shepherd, London silversmith, Apprenticed to William Tyler 1623, free 1631. Died 1667 and his widow Jane Shepherd continued the business for several years. His mark is seen on many cups and porringers of the period 1754-1663.
Gilbert Shepherd
Gilbert Shepherd, London silversmith, Apprenticed to William Tyler 1623, free 1631. Died 1667 and his widow Jane Shepherd continued the business for several years. His mark is seen on many cups and porringers of the period 1754-1663.
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1669
Gilbert Shepherd
7714 Charles II Silver Lidded Tankard
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A rare early English silver flat top lidded tankard in sterling silver with a scroll handle having a decorative thumb piece. Good patina and size. Lovely plain design and hand beaten silver. To the front is a stylised cartouche with an engraved crest of a bird and serpent. Contains 1500 ml. Weight 829 grams, 25.7 troy ounces. Height 18 cms (to top of thumb piece). Diameter 12 cms (top), 14 cms (of base). Fully marked on lid and base, makers mark on the handle. London 1669. Maker’s mark crozier between GS (attributed to Gilbert Shepherd) – see Jacksons page 123.
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1660
Gilbert Shepherd
9574 Charles II Silver Porringer
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A rare early English antique silver caudle cup with cast serpent shaped side handles. Dating to the first year of the Restoration period, the cup retains the more austere decoration associated with the Commonwealth period but also has the engraved tulip decoration more typical of the Stuart period. Good colour. An attractive feature is the base decoration reminiscent of wine tasters of this period. There is a crest engraved to the front and initials and a date to the reverse. Weight 111 grams, 3.5 troy ounces. Spread 12.5cm. Diameter 8.1cm. Height 7cm. London 1660. Maker probably Gilbert Shepherd – ref. Jackson’s “Silver & Gold Marks” and Dr Mitchell’s “Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London”. A very historic piece.
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