Robert Smythier
Robert Smythier, London silversmith, apprenticed to plateworker Henry Greenaway, free 1660. Livery in 1647 and Renter Warden in 1682. Member of the Court of Assistant 1688. Died in 1689 following which his widow registered her mark on the Mark Plate. His brother William was apprenticed to Thomas Vyner, a silversmith with Royal connections who later became Lord Major of London.
Robert Smythier
Robert Smythier, London silversmith, apprenticed to plateworker Henry Greenaway, free 1660. Livery in 1647 and Renter Warden in 1682. Member of the Court of Assistant 1688. Died in 1689 following which his widow registered her mark on the Mark Plate. His brother William was apprenticed to Thomas Vyner, a silversmith with Royal connections who later became Lord Major of London.
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1680
Robert Smythier
9097 Antique Charles II Silver Porringer
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A rare early English porringer with matching lid and side handles. The cup has a clean form with sharp features and rope twist borders. The body with cut card decoration, the lid with acanthus leaf design and ring handle. The front has a large hand engraved armorial and the lid has a crest. Excellent weight and colour. Weight 884 grams, 28.4 troy ounces. Height 17cm (with lid), 12cm (without lid). Spread 21.5cm. Diameter 14.5cm. London 1680. Maker Robert Smythier.
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