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John Eckford II, London silversmith, apprenticed to John Fawdery 1712, turned over to John Eckfourd 1712, and turned over again to Philip Rollos 1714. Free 1723. Two marks entered as largeworker (sterling and new standard) 1725. 3rd mark entered 1739.

His son Joseph apprenticed to Henry Brind 1746, and another John to John Swift 1753.

John Eckfourd II

Joseph Bird (active before 1685, died 1735), London silversmith, free of the Brewers Company sometime prior to 1685. Largeworker. He entered 2 undated marks circa 1697 at the address in Foster Lane where he continued to work throughout his career. 3rd mark no date or address attributed. 4th (sterling) 1724. Some of his marks incorporate a little bird .

Joseph Bird was a specialist candlestick maker who passed down his skills to his apprentice David Green and through Green to James Gould who in turn was master to John Cafe. A worthy line of distinguished candlestick makers.

Joseph Bird

A Matched Pair of Early Eighteenth Century Antique Silver Candlesticks made in 1714 /1737

A very good matched pair of early eighteenth century candlesticks which are in a very desirable panelled octagonal style.One is made in 1714 by Joseph

A Matched Pair of Early Eighteenth Century Antique Silver Candlesticks made in 1714 /1737 - William Walter Antiques

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Date	1714
Made By	John Eckfourd II
Location	London
Stock Number	W58x39

A Matched Pair of Early Eighteenth Century Antique Silver Candlesticks made in 1714 /1737

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