John Laughton
The first mention of the Laughton family of silversmiths is a reference to Benjamin Page, free of the Grocers Company in 1660 after service to John Laughton (senior).
His son John Laughton I became free of the Grocers’ Company by patrimony. He is recorded as working on Maiden Lane from 1694 however his first mark was likely to have been the Sterling mark, “IL crowned” dated 1678, recorded in Jackson’s “Silver and Gold Marks” Ian Pickford edition page 135. His New Standard mark undated was presumably entered in 1697 on commencement of the new register. John seems to have specialised in making superb quality cast candlesticks of a particular style and technique associated with Huguenot workers during this period. His wife Ann entered her widow’s mark in 1701.
John Laughton II, son of John Laughton I and brother of Edward, free of the Grocer’s Company by patrimony. Mark entered as largeworker in 1699. Died in 1703 and his wife Mary, no record of apprenticeship or freedom, entered her own mark in 1704.
Edward Laughton, son of John Laughton I and brother of John Laughton II, free of the Grocer’s Company by patrimony 1675. His first recorded mark undated was presumably entered in 1697 on commencement of the new register.
Possible other family members mentioned by Grimwade are Charles Laughton I and Charles Laughton II, both free by patrimony of the Grocer’s Company 1685 and c.1738.
John Laughton
The first mention of the Laughton family of silversmiths is a reference to Benjamin Page, free of the Grocers Company in 1660 after service to John Laughton (senior).
His son John Laughton I became free of the Grocers’ Company by patrimony. He is recorded as working on Maiden Lane from 1694 however his first mark was likely to have been the Sterling mark, “IL crowned” dated 1678, recorded in Jackson’s “Silver and Gold Marks” Ian Pickford edition page 135. His New Standard mark undated was presumably entered in 1697 on commencement of the new register. John seems to have specialised in making superb quality cast candlesticks of a particular style and technique associated with Huguenot workers during this period. His wife Ann entered her widow’s mark in 1701.
John Laughton II, son of John Laughton I and brother of Edward, free of the Grocer’s Company by patrimony. Mark entered as largeworker in 1699. Died in 1703 and his wife Mary, no record of apprenticeship or freedom, entered her own mark in 1704.
Edward Laughton, son of John Laughton I and brother of John Laughton II, free of the Grocer’s Company by patrimony 1675. His first recorded mark undated was presumably entered in 1697 on commencement of the new register.
Possible other family members mentioned by Grimwade are Charles Laughton I and Charles Laughton II, both free by patrimony of the Grocer’s Company 1685 and c.1738.
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1695
John Laughton
10433 William III Antique Silver Candlesticks
£10,750
A superb pair of early English desk candlesticks with square bases and lobed, gadroon decoration. The applied lion masks are extremely charming. The technique of making cast silver sticks was introduced into England circa 1685 and this is one of the early designs. Excellent quality and heavy gauge of silver. Total weight 750g, 24.1 troy oz. Height 15.5cm. Base 10.7cm. London 1695. Maker John Laughton. Sterling silver. 17th century.
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1694
John Laughton
10432 William III Antique Silver Candlesticks
£10,750
A superb pair of early English desk candlesticks with square bases and lobed, gadroon decoration. The applied lion masks are extremely charming. The technique of making cast silver sticks was introduced into England circa 1685 and this is one of the early designs. Excellent quality and heavy gauge of silver. Total weight 750g, 24.1 troy oz. Height 15.5cm. Base 10.7cm. London 1694. Maker John Laughton. Sterling silver. 17th century.
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