John Macfarlan
John Macfarlan, London silversmith, no record of apprenticeship or freedom. 1st mark entered as smallworker 1734. 2nd mark as largeworker, 1739 at the address “at the Golden Ball and Canister in New Street, Cloth Fair, West Smithfield”. Presumably deceased by 31st October 1739 on the entry of Jessie McFarlan’s mark in the same street.
John Macfarlan
John Macfarlan, London silversmith, no record of apprenticeship or freedom. 1st mark entered as smallworker 1734. 2nd mark as largeworker, 1739 at the address “at the Golden Ball and Canister in New Street, Cloth Fair, West Smithfield”. Presumably deceased by 31st October 1739 on the entry of Jessie McFarlan’s mark in the same street.
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1749
John Macfarlan
10436 George II Antique Silver Basket
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A delightful little miniature George II silver swing handled sweetmeat basket of oval form. Very small size. The quality is excellent with heavy gauge silver and good colour. The handle and border are expertly cast with finely executed shell, scroll and flower decoration. The body has pierced lattice design, the centre hand engraved with an armorial within a decorative cartouche. The cast feet have interesting figural face masks standing on shell feet. Weight 316g, 10.1 troy oz. Height 12.2cm, 4.8ins (total including handle), 4.8cm, 1.9ins (basket only). Top measures 14.8cm, 5.8ins x 12.7cm, 5ins. London 1749. Maker James Morrison. Sterling silver.
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