William Norman
William Norman, apprenticed to the plateworker William Whitmore 1652, turned over to Arthur Manwaring, free 1659. Died circa 1678. His mark “WN” over 4 mullets within a heart shaped shield is found on The Henley Cup 1663/4 and the gilt salver on foot in the Duke of Portland’s collection. Norman bound 3 apprentices, the last was Robert Slingsby.
William Norman
William Norman, apprenticed to the plateworker William Whitmore 1652, turned over to Arthur Manwaring, free 1659. Died circa 1678. His mark “WN” over 4 mullets within a heart shaped shield is found on The Henley Cup 1663/4 and the gilt salver on foot in the Duke of Portland’s collection. Norman bound 3 apprentices, the last was Robert Slingsby.
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1667
William Norman
9673 Charles II Gilt Silver Salver on Foot
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An outstanding piece of early English silver. A rare antique silver tazza, dating from Charles II period, having a plain form, thick gadroon borders, and a bright gilt finish. To the centre is a large, hand engraved coat of arms within a plumage feathers cartouche, very typical of the period. The quality of the piece is excellent and the finish is very crisp. Weight 1135 grams, 36.4 troy ounces. Diameter 33cm. Height 6.2cm. Sterling silver. London 1667. Maker “WN ”, probably William Norman* (courtesy of Dr David Mitchell’s “Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London”). Maker “WN ”, probably William Norman* (courtesy of Dr David Mitchell’s “Silversmiths in Elizabethan and Stuart London”). There is a gilt salver on foot by Norman in the Duke of Portland’s collection catalogued in 1935.
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