William Plummer
William Plummer, London silversmith, apprenticed to Edward Aldridge 1746, free 1755. ist mark entered as largeworker 1755. 2nd mark 1774. 3rd mark 1789. His son William apprenticed to Thomas Whipham as goldsmith 1777. Plummer is mainly known for his finely cut baskets and strainers.
William Plummer
William Plummer, London silversmith, apprenticed to Edward Aldridge 1746, free 1755. ist mark entered as largeworker 1755. 2nd mark 1774. 3rd mark 1789. His son William apprenticed to Thomas Whipham as goldsmith 1777. Plummer is mainly known for his finely cut baskets and strainers.
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1764
William Plummer
10318 George III Antique Silver Basket
£3,750>
A magnificent antique silver basket of oval form with swing handle. The decoration is very fine with excellent quality hand cut pierced work to the body. Both the upper border and bottom frieze are cast with flowers, scrolls, and bells. Very good weight and colour. Weight 1540 grams, 49.5 troy oz. Height 28cm (total including handle). Top measures 37 x 32cm. London 1764. Maker William Plummer. Sterling silver.
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1771
William Plummer
10346 George III Antique Silver Basket
£2,750>
A handsome antique silver basket of oval form with swing handle and applied oval foot with rope trim. Lovely decorative detail with embossed swags of harebells and classical medallions. Excellent quality hand cut pierced work to the body. Very good size and colour. Hand engraved to the centre is family coat of arms within a finely executed floral cartouche. Weight 1148 grams, 36.9 troy oz. Height 28cm (total including handle). Top measures 35.5 x 29.5cm. London 1771. Maker William Plummer. Sterling silver.
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1789
William Plummer
8441 Georgian Silver Basket
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An elegant antique sterling silver basket with swing handle. Excellent quality chased decoration. Weight 23.5 troy ounces. Height 29 cms. Length 36 cms. Width 25 cms. London 1789. By William Plummer.
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1777
William Plummer
9975 George III Antique Silver Chamberstick
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An exceptional antique sterling silver chamberstick of square form with decorative shell corners. It’s unusual to find a cast silver chamberstick at this date, especially with a tulip shaped sconce. Weight 355 grams, 11.4 troy ounces. Height 6.5cm. Length of base 14cm. Spread 16.3cm. Date 1777. Maker William Plummer.