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10362 George II Antique Silver Jug. David Willaume, Huguenot maker, born 7 June 1658, son of Adam Willaume, goldsmith of Metz on the Pont des Morts. His first mention in London was in 1686 at the Windsor Castle, Charing Cross. Married Marie Mettayer 1690. Free 1693/94 as David Williams.
David Willaume, who marked this monumental set, was one of the most successful foreign-born silversmiths working in London. Description The cistern rests on a domed spreading foot assembled of three raised sections chased with two horizontal bands of gadrooning, and above, a chased band of pendant, stylized leaves below a molded arcade.
The most important silversmith in the reported period ^Top. David Willaume I (London 1697-1728) Important Huguenot. David Willaume II (second quart of XVIII century) ^Top. Paul de Lamerie (London 1713-1751) Highly important. The most famous of the XVIII century. Paul de Lamerie: first quart of XVIII century (left); post 1733 (right) ^Top
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David Willaume I ( 1658 - 1741 ) Son of Adam Willaume goldsmith of Metz on the pont des Morts and Anne Phillipe his wife, born 7 June 1658. He presumably learnt his trade from his father or another Metz goldsmith.
Mar 22, 2024 · Interest in their work was renewed at the end of the 19th century, as scholarship enabled enthusiasts to identify the individuals behind the hallmarks. De Lamerie has never faded from view but other names – Augustine Courtauld, Anne Tanqueray and her father, the banker-goldsmith David Willaume – became identifiable, kindling collector interest.
David Willaume Sr.. Two-Handled Cup with Cover, ca. 1702-1703. Silver, 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm) ; cup height: 7 3/8 in. (31.1cm) diameter top: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) diameter at base: 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm) ; top height 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm) diameter 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Wunsch Americana Foundation, Inc., 81.177.3.
The maker of this cup, David Willaume, was one of the most successful London goldsmiths of his time and enjoyed the patronage of wealthy clients. It is interesting to note that even such a prominent silversmith should engage in the dishonest practice of duty-dodging. Historical Associations