William Scarlett
William Scarlett, London silversmith, thought to have been apprenticed to Simon Scott 1687. First mark (Britannia) as largeworker undated, probably 1697, 2nd mark (Sterling) 1720, 3rd mark 1722, 4th 1725. Heal records him as William Scarlett, goldsmith, Cradle Court, Cripplegate Ward 1692-3 and plateworker, Foster Lane 1697-1725. Master of the Broderers’ Company 1726, dead by May 1729.
William’s son Richard was apprenticed to his father 1710, free 1718.
William Scarlett
William Scarlett, London silversmith, thought to have been apprenticed to Simon Scott 1687. First mark (Britannia) as largeworker undated, probably 1697, 2nd mark (Sterling) 1720, 3rd mark 1722, 4th 1725. Heal records him as William Scarlett, goldsmith, Cradle Court, Cripplegate Ward 1692-3 and plateworker, Foster Lane 1697-1725. Master of the Broderers’ Company 1726, dead by May 1729.
William’s son Richard was apprenticed to his father 1710, free 1718.
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William Scarlett
10469 George I Antique Silver Taperstick
£1,950
An interesting form of early English taperstick with a fixed sconce, tubular stem and splayed hexagonal foot. This unusual little taper holder is raised from sheet silver in the Old English style of “monument” candlestick which was popular circa 1690-1710 whereas tapersticks of this period are normally made from cast silver in the Huguenot style. The good gauge silver makes it feel solid in the hand. The hand beaten silver and engraved dog crest both add charm. Weight 55g, 1.7 troy oz. Height 7.5cm, 3ins. Base diameter 5.7cm. London circa 1716-19. Maker William Scarlett. Britannia standard silver, 95.8% pure.
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