William Holmes
William Holmes, London silversmith, free of the Lorimers’ Company (no date as the records were destroyed in 1940) and apparently working by about 1762. Holmes recorded as working in partnership with David Whyte from 1768-90. His 1st documented mark as plateworker, in partnership with Nicholas Dumee was entered in 1773. 2nd mark alone 1776. 3rd mark 1792. JS Denwall was apprenticed to him in 1790 and his own son John Gwyn Holmes in 1780.
William Holmes
William Holmes, London silversmith, free of the Lorimers’ Company (no date as the records were destroyed in 1940) and apparently working by about 1762. Holmes recorded as working in partnership with David Whyte from 1768-90. His 1st documented mark as plateworker, in partnership with Nicholas Dumee was entered in 1773. 2nd mark alone 1776. 3rd mark 1792. JS Denwall was apprenticed to him in 1790 and his own son John Gwyn Holmes in 1780.
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1774
William Holmes
10473 George III Antique Silver Tankard
£950
An excellent quality antique silver tankard of plain, coopered design having an attractive pierced thumb piece and bands of concentric lines around the body. The lid has an unusual hinge mechanism. To the front is a hand engraved monogram. Good gauge metal and sturdy construction. Contains 1450 ml. Weight 913g, 29.3 troy oz. Height 15cm, 5.9ins (18.5cm to top of thumb piece). Diameter of top 9.5cm, base 11.25cm. London 1774. Maker William Holmes. Sterling silver.
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Circa 1791
William Holmes
5538 George III Gilt Silver Cup and Cover
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An exceptional quality sterling silver cup and cover with original gilt finish. Tall vase shape with sweeping side handles. The cup has many classical features with a large central band of vine leaf garland and cherub decorated cartouche. Weight 2593 grams, 83.3 troy ounces. Total height 46 cms. London 1791. Maker William Holmes.
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