This is an Opportunity
to see ……
An opportunity to view superb Newcastle silver with examples from 1583 to 1860.
Pictured is a Charles II tankard by John Dowthwaite c.1670 (Sotheby’s) and a Tea and Coffee Set by John Walton 1836 (Private Collection)
to See Public Collections
….. of Newcastle Silver displayed in museums worldwide.
Pictured is a Trophy Cup marked by Thomas Watson, 1824. (Laing Art Gallery)
and Special Private Collections
..... sold at auction or by dealers.
Pictured is the Communion Set of St Mary the Less, Durham. Marked by Eli Bilton, 1702 and Jonathan French, 1707. (Private Collection)
With Catalogues from 1583 to 1758
Every known Newcastle piece catalogued into these date ranges.
Pictured are a c.1695 Chocolate Pot marked by William Ramsay (Christie’s) and a 1670 Tankard also marked by William Ramsay (V&A)
And the Blackgate Exhibition of 1897
.... with 115 pieces of Newcastle Ecclesiastical Silver (with dates from c.1658) and 269 pieces of Newcastle Secular Silver (with dates from c.1664) displayed.
With research References
..... published in 'Archaeologia Aeliana' - the Journal of The Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne. In total, eight papers were published between 1894 and 1980.
..... and The Goldsmiths of Newcastle, their marks documented in the 'Directory of Newcastle Goldsmiths' by Margaret Gill. The history of The Goldsmiths Company of Newcastle upon Tyne is recorded by the Freeman's Company
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