Benjamin Smith III

Eldest son of Benjamin Smith II, born 6 October 1793 at 12 Hockley Row near Birmingham. Apprenticed to his father as silversmith 6 July 1808. Free, 3 January 1821. First mark, in partnership with his father, entered 5 July 1816. Address: Camberwell. Second mark alone, 15 July 1818. Moved to 12 Duke Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields. Third mark, 24 July 1822. Fourth mark, 1 December 1837. Livery, April 1842. Died 1850.