John Duck
John Duck, apprenticed to Roger Stevens in 1669, free 1677. Duck married Hannah Stevens (daughter of Roger Steven’s widow Katharine) in 1678. Livery 1687. Deputy assayer 1695, a full time appointment and Duck ceased trading as plateworker. During his working career 1680-1696 Duck bound 6 apprentices. His work was mainly producing household plate (hollowware), such as beakers, porringers, tankards and flagons. His distinctive mark was a duck in a dotted circle.
John Duck
John Duck, apprenticed to Roger Stevens in 1669, free 1677. Duck married Hannah Stevens (daughter of Roger Steven’s widow Katharine) in 1678. Livery 1687. Deputy assayer 1695, a full time appointment and Duck ceased trading as plateworker. During his working career 1680-1696 Duck bound 6 apprentices. His work was mainly producing household plate (hollowware), such as beakers, porringers, tankards and flagons. His distinctive mark was a duck in a dotted circle.
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1685
John Duck
8964 James II Silver Beaker
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A rare early English sterling silver drinking cup of tapering cylindrical form with a flared lip and simple reeded foot. The sides have a deep embossed band of flower heads and leafage, a popular Stuart motif. Contains 280 ml. Weight 115 grams, 3.6 troy ounces. Height 9.8 cms. Diameter 8.8 cms. London 1685. Maker John Duck.
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1683
John Duck
9991 Charles II Antique Silver Beaker
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An early English antique sterling silver beaker of plain tapering design with simple foot wires. Dating from the late 1600’s. Charmingly flat chased with an exuberant scene of exotic birds and foliage in the Chinese style known as “chinoiserie”. To the front there are hand engraved initials “MFD” and the date 1684 and to the reverse are the prick engraved initials “CIE”. Excellent patina and hand beaten finish. Contains 290 ml. Weight 99 grams, 3.1 troy ounces. Height 9.2cm. Diameter 8cm. London 1683. Maker John Duck, well known for his fine period beakers.
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