Robert King
Robert King, London silversmith, apprenticed to Tobias Coleman in the Girdlers Company, free by service in 1655. There are no records, however it’s likely that Robert was bound during the Civil War period, when there was a high demand for sword belts and other military paraphernalia, which formed part of the girdler’s trade. Coleman was duel trade, both girdler and skilled silversmith sworn to the Ordinances of the Goldsmiths Company, enabling him to continue working when the market for domestic and ecclesiastical plate collapsed in 1642.
Robert had 3 younger brothers, Thomas, John and Adam, all free of the Goldsmiths Company. Robert also bound 3 apprentices including Francis Garthorne who became a leading platemaker and was appointed a subordinate goldsmith within the Jewel House.
Robert King
Robert King, London silversmith, apprenticed to Tobias Coleman in the Girdlers Company, free by service in 1655. There are no records, however it’s likely that Robert was bound during the Civil War period, when there was a high demand for sword belts and other military paraphernalia, which formed part of the girdler’s trade. Coleman was duel trade, both girdler and skilled silversmith sworn to the Ordinances of the Goldsmiths Company, enabling him to continue working when the market for domestic and ecclesiastical plate collapsed in 1642.
Robert had 3 younger brothers, Thomas, John and Adam, all free of the Goldsmiths Company. Robert also bound 3 apprentices including Francis Garthorne who became a leading platemaker and was appointed a subordinate goldsmith within the Jewel House.
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1671
Robert King
9799 Charles II Silver Beaker
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A large antique silver trumpet beaker of tall, tapered, cylindrical design having a plain base with simple foot wires. Around the top there is a band of hatched foliate decoration with flower and scroll ornament trailing below. Unusually large size for a mid 17th century beaker. Underneath there is a date of 1667 engraved together with owners initials. Contains 850 ml. Weight 323 grams. Height 17cm. Diameter 11.5cm. London 1671. Maker attributed to Robert King – see David Mitchell’s “Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London”. Sterling silver.
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