William Keate
William Keate (Keatt), London silversmith, apprenticed to John Spackman 1681, free 1689. Livery 1705. 3 marks entered In one undated group as largeworker, the first two presumable 1697 on commencement of the new register. His elder son Edmund was apprenticed to John Johnson 1715. Died circa 1735 when his son William was apprentice to Robert Nelson.
William Keate
William Keate (Keatt), London silversmith, apprenticed to John Spackman 1681, free 1689. Livery 1705. 3 marks entered In one undated group as largeworker, the first two presumable 1697 on commencement of the new register. His elder son Edmund was apprenticed to John Johnson 1715. Died circa 1735 when his son William was apprentice to Robert Nelson.
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1694
William Keate
9836 William & Mary Silver Bowl
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A large early English silver side handled porringer (or bleeding bowl) of plain circular form and distinctive bellied shape. With a shaped and pierced handle. Very charming with the original hand beaten finish. A useful serving bowl, handy for nuts and sweets. Weight 244 grams, 7.8 troy ounces. Diameter 12.7cm. Height 5cm. Spread 19.7cm. London 1694. Maker William Keate (also known as William Keatt). Sterling silver.
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