Item Sold
Set of Twelve George III Antique Silver Old English Table Forks made in 1783
Sold
A rare set of twelve George III antique silver old English pattern table forks.
| Date | 1783 |
| Made By | Thomas Northcote |
| Location | London |
| Stock Number | FA258x28 |
Added to basket
Set of Twelve George III Antique Silver Old English Table Forks made in 1783
Out of stock
A rare set of twelve late eighteenth century table forks made in London in 1783 by Thomas Northcote.
The forks are in the old English/Hanoverian pattern and each bears a contemporary family crest.
The forks are in good condition.
Forks of this period are becoming increasingly hard to find.
Dimensions, length 19.5 cm.
Thomas Northcote
Son of Richard Northcote of Well Close Square in the Country of Middlesex cooper, apprenticed to Charles Hutton 23 June 1766, and turned over “having served his indenture” to Thomas Chawner of Red Lyon Street Clerkenwell. Free, 3 July 1771.
First mark entered as spoon maker, 20 August 1776. Address: Shoemaker’s Row, Blackfriars. Second mark, 29 October 1777.
Third, 27 April 1779. Moved to Berkley Street, St. John’s Gate, 13 January 1781. Livery, March 1781. Fourth mark, 16 May1782. Fifth, 19 November 1784. Sixth, 27 November 1784. Seventh, 4 December 1786. Eighth, 5 March 1789. Ninth, 19 August 1789. Tenth, 10 July 1792.
Eleventh, in partnership with George Bourne as plateworker, 5 June 1794.
Twelfth mark alone, 11 July 1797. “Mr Northcote Goldsmith Berkley St. Clerkenwell (married) to Miss Cowley of Fetter Lane 12 Jan. 1788. (the Gentleman’s Magazine p 81). She was in fact Hannah Coley, daughter of Simeon Coley senior (q.v) bucklemaker. Northcote died 22 May 1798, aged forty-nine and was buried at Bunhill Fields, his widow entering her mark in continuance of the business , 6 June following.
We provide worldwide postage/shipping and everything is fully tracked and insured. Purchases will be sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, FedEx, Parcel Force, A-Z couriers; other delivery providers may be used in extenuating circumstances. We deliver to the address provided at the time of purchase but not to PO addresses, as a signature is required upon delivery.
Some countries levy import duties and local taxes. Payment of these is the purchaser’s responsibility and beyond the control of William Walter Antiques Ltd. When the container has reached the destination country, a customs representative will contact you for payment prior to delivery.
Import restrictions are applicable to some destinations, especially the import of products containing materials such as ivory and tortoiseshell. We cannot accept orders requiring shipment to any countries which implement such controls.
All items are checked and photographed prior to packaging, and we aim to dispatch 1-3 days after receiving cleared payment.
Delivery Charges:
For the UK £15.00
For Europe £30.00
For the rest of World £50.00
The charges are subject to change
At the heart of William Walter Antiques is our dedication to providing our customers with beautiful silver of supreme quality, which celebrates all that is precious about sterling silver. Customer service also being paramount, our long-standing, devoted staff team go above and beyond the call of duty for all our clients. We believe it is this combination of passion and commitment that has kept our customers with us for many years.
We accept credit/debit cards or bank transfer. Please submit an enquiry below or contact us on:
Phone Number
+44 (0) 207 242 3248
Email
info@williamwalter.co.uk
Visit us at the London Silver Vaults
William Walter Antiques,
London Silver Vaults,
53-64 Chancery Lane,
London, WC2A 1QS
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 10:00 – 17:00
Sat: 09:00 – 12.30
