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John Fawdery I

John Fawdery I, William Fawdery’s younger brother, was apprenticed to Anthony Nelme 1688, free 1695. 1st mark undated, probably 1697, address Foster Lane. Livery 1705. Buried 1724.

John’s son John Fawdery II, apprenticed to Edward Cornock 1719, freedom unrecorded. Mark entered 1729, address Hemings Row, St Martins Lane.

William Fawdery, John’s elder brother, apprenticed to Robert Cooper 1683, free 1694. 1st mark (Britannia standard) entered as largeworker 1697. 2nd mark, (Britannia standard) 1720. 3rd mark (Sterling) 1720. Died circa 1727 when Hester Fawdery, his widow, entered her own mark.

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John Fawdery I

John Fawdery I, William Fawdery’s younger brother, was apprenticed to Anthony Nelme 1688, free 1695. 1st mark undated, probably 1697, address Foster Lane. Livery 1705. Buried 1724.

John’s son John Fawdery II, apprenticed to Edward Cornock 1719, freedom unrecorded. Mark entered 1729, address Hemings Row, St Martins Lane.

William Fawdery, John’s elder brother, apprenticed to Robert Cooper 1683, free 1694. 1st mark (Britannia standard) entered as largeworker 1697. 2nd mark, (Britannia standard) 1720. 3rd mark (Sterling) 1720. Died circa 1727 when Hester Fawdery, his widow, entered her own mark.

  • 1718

    John Fawdery I

    10345 George I Antique Silver Caster

    £1,950

    An antique silver sugar caster (muffineer) from the early 1700 period in the desirable octagonal shape. The pull off top has panels of pierced decoration. Hand engraved to the front is a decorative cartouche containing a family armorial. Weight 361 grams, 11.6 troy oz. Height 21 cm. London 1718. Maker John Fawdery I. Britannia standard silver 95.8% purity.

  • Circa 1707

    John Fawdery I

    10430 Queen Anne Antique Silver Caster

    £850

    A charming little antique silver spice caster of lighthouse form from the early 1700’s period with gadroon borders and bayonet fitting. Dinky small size. Hand engraved to the front is a bird crest over a coronet. Weight 67g, 2.1 troy oz. Height 9.5cm, 3.7ins. London circa 1705. Maker probably John Fawdery I. Britannia standard silver 95.8% purity.

  • 1700

    John Fawdery I

    8838 William III Antique Silver Mug

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    A fine early antique silver tankard of cylindrical form with coopered bands and a shaped handle. Britannia standard silver. Excellent plain styling and a hand engraved plumage armorial to the front. Good colour. Contains 550 ml, 1 imperial pint. Weight 351 grams, 11.2 troy ounces. Height 11.3 cms. Spread 3.2 cms. Diameter 8.2 cms (top), 9.4 cms (base). London 1700. Maker John Fawdery I.

  • 1714

    John Fawdery I

    9183 Set of 3 George I Silver Casters

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    An excellent set of 3 antique silver castors with pierced removable tops. Britannia standard silver. Classic plain style. Very heavy gauge. To the front of each there is a hand engraved bird crest. An unusual feature is that one small caster has been fitted with a plain inner sleeve; this is known as a “blind caster” which is the earliest form of mustard pot. Tall castor – height 17.5 cms. Pair of smaller castors – height 14 cms. Weight 623 grams, 20 troy ounces. London 1714. Maker John Fawdery I.

  • 1702

    John Fawdery I

    3862 Queen Anne Antique Silver Castor

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    An antique silver muffineer in the traditional lighthouse design and having a bayonet fitting. This lovely piece is of heavy quality and feels good in the hand. The base is simply styled with gadroon borders, the top is beautifully pierced and engraved and there is the original coat of arms engraved to the front. Weight 10.5 troy ounces. Height 21 cms. London 1702. Maker John Fawdery I. Britannia standard silver, 95.8% purity.

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