Thomas Jenkins
Thomas Jenkins, London silversmith, no record of apprenticeship or freedom in the Butchers Company. 1st apprentice bound in 1669 and 1st surviving piece with the makers mark TI, two escallops between, dates to 1668/9. A higher standard mark (Britannia) was entered in 1697. Between 1669 and 1700 Thomas Jenkins bound 12 apprentices within the Butchers Company including Jacob, son of Hugeunot goldsmith Samuel Margas, who became free by service in 1706. His own son Richard Jenkins was apprenticed to Ralph Mansell. Assistant 1688. Renter Warden 1692. Third Warden 1693. Master of the Company 1699. Died 1707.
Jenkins is described in Jackson’s “Gold and Silver Marks” as a maker of much fine silver of the late 17th century.
Thomas Jenkins
Thomas Jenkins, London silversmith, no record of apprenticeship or freedom in the Butchers Company. 1st apprentice bound in 1669 and 1st surviving piece with the makers mark TI, two escallops between, dates to 1668/9. A higher standard mark (Britannia) was entered in 1697. Between 1669 and 1700 Thomas Jenkins bound 12 apprentices within the Butchers Company including Jacob, son of Hugeunot goldsmith Samuel Margas, who became free by service in 1706. His own son Richard Jenkins was apprenticed to Ralph Mansell. Assistant 1688. Renter Warden 1692. Third Warden 1693. Master of the Company 1699. Died 1707.
Jenkins is described in Jackson’s “Gold and Silver Marks” as a maker of much fine silver of the late 17th century.
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1696
Thomas Jenkins
9781 William III Silver Bowl
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An early English silver side handled porringer (or bleeding bowl) of plain circular form. Very charming with the original hand beaten finish. The shaped and pierced handle has initials hand engraved to the centre. A useful serving bowl, handy for nuts and sweets. Weight 285 grams, 9.1 troy ounces. Diameter 12.8 cm. Height 9.8 cm. Spread 14.5 cm. London 1696. Maker “TI two escallops between”* attributed to Thomas Jenkins (see Jackson’s “Silver & Gold Marks” and David Mitchell’s “Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London”). Sterling silver.
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