Antique Silver  Serving Spoon 1

The older brother of Charles Hougham, Solomon Hougham was born around 1746. His father was Solomon Hougham, born 1704 Bromley, London. Referred to as the Younger - an Excise Officer. Mother was Lydia Hunt, born 1706. Solomon Senior and Lydia were married 18 December 1739 at St Dionis Backchurch, Fenchurch Street. It is believed that the Hougham family came from Sandwich in Kent and were landowners at the end of the 17th century, including the "manor or lordship of Barton." Solomon was in partnership with his younger brother from at least 1785 as Charles’ will - dated 4th March 1785 - states: "whereas I [Charles] am now engaged in Partnership with my Brother Solomon Hougham in Business on account of which a great amount of my property is now remaining in Trade." His mark of 13 September 1817 was in partnership with two of his ex-apprentices, Solomon Royes, a nephew, and John East Dix.

Died 17 August 1818 at the age of 72. On 19 September 1818, Solomon Royce and John East Dix entered a separate mark as partners. His mark is encountered on a full range of domestic holloware and flatware. The combination of the two at the time was reasonably unusual and his workshops at Aldersgate Street must have been fairly large.

Solomon Hougham

Antique Silver George III Serving Spoon made in 1810

An antique George III silver serving spoon of bright-cut design. The spoon is engraved with a family crest and the back of the spoon is plain.


Date	1810
Made By	Solomon Hougham
Location	London
Stock Number	FA142x9

Antique Silver George III Serving Spoon made in 1810

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