Robert Cooper
Robert Cooper, London silversmith, apprenticed to Thomas George 1664, free 1670. Livery 1685. There are records of one Old Standard mark pre-1697 mark. His New Standard mark, undated, was probably April 1697 on commencement of the register. Warden 1707,1711 and 1712 and Prime Warden 1717.
Robert Cooper
Robert Cooper, London silversmith, apprenticed to Thomas George 1664, free 1670. Livery 1685. There are records of one Old Standard mark pre-1697 mark. His New Standard mark, undated, was probably April 1697 on commencement of the register. Warden 1707,1711 and 1712 and Prime Warden 1717.
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1683
Robert Cooper
10383 Charles II Antique Silver Porringer
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A rare early English silver cup and cover with finely engraved chinoiserie decoration to the body and lid. Large size and good heavy weight. The fantastical Chinese forest landscape contains exotic long tailed birds and spidery plants depicted in beautiful hand chased ornament. To the front there is a widow’s armorial, owner’s initials, and the date “1683”. The shaped handles are typical of this early period. Weight 575g, 18.4 troy oz. Height 11.2cm (to rim), 17.5cm (to top of finial). Spread 21.8cm. Diameter 14.1cm. London 1683. Maker Robert Cooper. Sterling silver. 17th century.
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1710
Robert Cooper
9763 Queen Anne Silver Armorial Charger
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A fine early English silver charger, or sideboard dish, having a broad rim with applied gadroon border. Britannia standard silver*. Hand engraved to the centre is a magnificent and finely executed coat of arms. Weight 936 grams, 30 troy ounces. Diameter 33.5cm. Height 3cm. London 1710. Maker Robert Cooper.
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