Edward Wakelin, apprenticed to John le Sage June 1730, free 1748. By 1747 he had joined the famous George Wickes at Panton Street, entered his first mark (2 sizes) which was almost indistinguishable from the mark of George Wickes, and during the period 1747-1760 Wakelin took virtual charge of the silver side of Wickes’ business. By 1752, Wickes was already making retirement plans although the formal date of the hand over to Wakelin, and his new partner, John Parker I was dated 1760. Wakelin, in partnership with John Parker I, entered a new mark circa 1758-1761 where Parker’s initials appear above Wakelin’s, suggesting that he became the senior partner at this point.

John Parker I and Edward Wakelin retired in 1777 and the business was continued by John Wakelin, Edward’s son, and William Taylor.