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The firm dates its origin to 1720, but the first documentation of the family's association with the silver trade is in 1748, when John West (born 1734) apprenticed to Bartholomew Mosse, Master Silversmith of Dublin. He was followed by his brother Matthew (1747 - 1806) who apprentices in 1762. After their apprenticeship, both were active as silversmiths and Matthew became Master of the Company of Goldsmiths in 1783/4 and one of the most renowned silversmiths of Dublin. Matthew West was active at Skinner's Row.

In the 19th century, the family continued the silversmiths and retailers business as Clarke &amp; West (c. 1803, Capel Street), Matthew West, Matthew West &amp; Sons (c. 1825) and later as James West &amp; Son (from 1841 in new premises at 18/19, College Green), becoming one of the foremost jewellers in Ireland.

The British Royal Collection has two brooches made by West &amp; Son. They were bought by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria on a visit to Dublin in 1849.

West &amp; Son participated to the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, and to the Dublin Exhibition of 1853.

Their replicas of antique Irish ornaments, characterized by sinuous, intricate patterning, played an important role in the revival of ancient Celtic designs and in the development of the Arts and Crafts movement.

After the death of James West (1877), the firm was managed by his son Langley Archer West (d. 1932) in partnership (1902-1912) with Charles Howard Lawson, George William Thornley and George Crowly.

In 1912, the firm transferred to new premises at 102/103 Grafton Street, Dublin (from 1965 at 33 Grafton Street). West &amp; Son closed on 13 February 2010.

Matthew West

Antique Silver George III Irish Loving Cup made in circa 1775

Robert Harper, London Silversmith. Worked 1869 - 1882.

Robert Harper

Antique Silver Victorian  Loving Cup made in 1860

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He was listed as a silversmith, goldsmith and jeweller working from the London premises of the Birmingham silversmiths G.R. Collis &amp; Co.  The business was re-styled Carrington &amp; Co in 1880 and the firm specialised in extra strong silver plate for use in restaurants, hotels and ships.

By the early 1890s Carrington were advertising themselves as jewellers, diamond merchants, dealers in precious stones and manufacturing silversmiths.  At this time the partners were John Carrington, William Carrington Smith and George Bruford.  They were awarded the Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria and would go on to gain the warrants of Prince Albert, Edward VII and George V, as well as Nicholas I and II and Queen Alexandra of Russia.  In 1893 they created the beautiful Dorset bow brooch for Queen Mary and in 1911 they set the famous Cullinan diamonds numbers III and IV into a brooch/ pendant for her, a jewel now owned by the Queen who affectionately refers to them as ‘Granny’s chips’.

John Carrington became Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company in 1903 and retired from his business in 1906 leaving W.C. Smith to continue as sole remaining partner.  Carrington co-authored a book ‘The Plate of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’ which was published shortly before his death in 1926.  The firm was converted into a limited liability company in 1922 and was eventually bought out by the firm Collingwood.

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Carrington of London

Antique Silver Edwardian Cup and Cover made in 1904

Richard Carter on record of apprenticeship or freedom. Probably a younger brother or cousin of John Carter II.

First mark, in partnership with Robert Makepeace as plate workers,entered 20 January 1777 ( same day as John Carters's entry is dated " Left Trade" ) Address

Bartholomew Close, Second mark, in partnershipwith Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, 9 December 1778, Address: 14, Westmorland Buildings (Aldersgate Street) . It is curious that Carter's mark should appear above those of his partners who had already been working together since 1763 and would have seemed senior to him.

Heal records Carter and Makepeace as goldsmiths, 6 Serle Street, Lincoln's Inn, from 1772-7. It would seem probable that their 1777 mark was entered consequent on their moving to Bartholomew Close to take over the workshop of the retiring of John Carter, and that an earlier mark had been entered in the missing register before 1773.

Richard Carter Daniel Smith &amp; Robert Sharp

Antique Silver George III Tea Urn made in 1779

<p style="text-align: left;">An Irish silversmith working c. 1710.</p>

William Bell of Dublin

Antique Silver George I Irish Cup made in 1717

Charles Wright, son of Thomas Wright of Sheffield in the County of York carrier, apprenticed to Thomas Whipham 3 June 1747 on payment of £40. Free, 3 July 1754.

First mark entered as large worker, in partnership with Thomas Whipham, 24 October 1757. Address: Ave Mary Lane, where he appears alone as plateworker in the Parl. Report list 1773. He gave evidence to the committee of the Report on frauds by the sale of mixed silver and plated wares at the same rate per ounce.

Second mark alone, 22 July 1775. Address: 9 Ave Maria Lane. Third mark (two sizes), 3 February 1780. Fourth, 25 August 1780. Heal records him as goldsmith, 9 Ave Mary Lane, married 1764, there till 1780; 76 Strand, 1784-8; and 94 Watling Street, 1790.

He was elected to Livery, 1758. Court 1777 and Warden, 1783-5. Resigned 1790, when he probably also retired from business, and died 1815.He was a very fine holloware maker specialising in Cups,Tankards,Tea and Coffee pots and Sauceboats.

The Ave Mary Lane address was occupied from 1783 by Thomas Chawner.

Charles Wright

Antique Silver George III Cup and Cover made in 1770

The firm was established in Birmingham c. 1850 by George Cartwright and Joseph Hirons, trading as Cartwright &amp; Hirons. In 1853, when Horace Woodward entered in the partnership, the firm changed to Cartwright, Hirons &amp; Woodward.

The firm was active as electroplate manufacturers and silversmiths at 138/139 Great Charles Street, Birmingham, with London showrooms at 41 Hatton Garden. In 1859, Joseph Hirons left the partnership and the firm changed its name to Cartwright &amp; Woodward.

In 1865, after George Cartwright's retirement, the business was continued by Horace Woodward under the name Horace Woodward &amp; Co. In 1883, Horace Woodward left the company and the business was continued by Edgar Finley and Hugh Taylor, maintaining the same name until 1893 when the firm was converted into a limited liability company as Horace Woodward &amp; Co Ltd. In the same year the production was transferred to Atlas Works, Paradise Street, Birmingham and additional premised were opened in 1903 at Vyse Street, Birmingham. In 1919, the firm was acquired by Adie Brothers Ltd.

The firm participated with success at  London (1851 and 1862), Paris (1867) and Melbourne (1881) Exhibitions.

Horace Woodward &amp; Co

Antique Silver Victorian Cup &#038; Cover made in 1901

Active at Frederick Street, Birmingham from 1895 till 1921. Registered his mark in November 1887 and September 1908.

E S Barnsley &amp; Co

Antique Silver Art Nouveau Presentation Bowl made in 1911

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