William Abdy
William Abdy I, London silversmith, free by redemption 1752. Livery 1763. 1st mark as smallworker 1763. 2nd & 3rd marks 1767, 4th & 5th marks 1769. 6th mark (2 sizes, 1779. 7th mark as plateworker 1784. Died 1790.
His son William Abdy II, free by patrimony, entered his 1st mark in 1790 shortly after his father’s death. 2nd mark (2 sizes) 1790. Moved to Wilson St, Finsbury in 1821. Livery 1791-1823.
William Abdy
William Abdy I, London silversmith, free by redemption 1752. Livery 1763. 1st mark as smallworker 1763. 2nd & 3rd marks 1767, 4th & 5th marks 1769. 6th mark (2 sizes, 1779. 7th mark as plateworker 1784. Died 1790.
His son William Abdy II, free by patrimony, entered his 1st mark in 1790 shortly after his father’s death. 2nd mark (2 sizes) 1790. Moved to Wilson St, Finsbury in 1821. Livery 1791-1823.
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William Abdy
9034 George III Silver Tea Caddy
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A good quality George III sterling silver caddy of plain rectangular design with canted corners. The lift off cap doubles as a tea measure. Hand engraved to one side with a crest, to the other there is a decorative monogram. Weight 152 grams, 4.9 troy ounces. Height 10 cms. Base 6.1 x 4.5 cms. London 1789. Maker John Farnell.
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