John Smithsend
John Smithsend, London silversmith, free of the Haberdashers Company by service to Isaac Dighton. Mark entered as largeworker, undated, probably 1697 on commencement of the register.
John Smithsend
John Smithsend, London silversmith, free of the Haberdashers Company by service to Isaac Dighton. Mark entered as largeworker, undated, probably 1697 on commencement of the register.
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1698
John Smithsend
10338 Antique William III Silver Bleeding Bowl
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An early English silver side handled porringer or bleeding bowl of plain circular form. Britannia standard silver*. Very charming with the shaped pierced handle and original hand beaten finish. Hand engraved to the front is an armorial within plumage feathers, typical of the period, and there is a crest to the handle. Weight 253 grams, 8.1 troy ounces. Diameter 13.5 cm. Height 5.4 cm. Spread 20.5 cm. London 1698. Maker John Smithsend. Britannia standard silver 95.8% pure.
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