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ARNOTT Joseph Silversmith 1851: Joseph Arnott 24yrs, Belgrave Street,Kings Norton-WOR. Born Birmingham-WAR. Wife Jane 24yrs born Birmingham-WAR.
ASHER Unknown Silversmith,Watchmaker 1825: Mr. Asher. See Gore's Directory of Liverpool. 26 Pool Lane. Cohen, Asher & Co., Bill brokers, 4 Jubilee Buildings, Lord Street. They were also Pawnbrokers.
BERNARD Abraham Goldsmith 1775: Abraham Bernard, goldsmith, No: 11, High Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
BROCK Benj. Silversmith & Watchmaker 1775: Benj. Brock, silversmith & watchmaker. No: 39, Corn Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
BURR & WOOD B&W Silversmiths, Clock & Watchmakers 1775: Burr & Wood, clock, watch makers & silversmiths. No: 16 Clare Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
BURROUGH William Jeweller 1775: Wm. Burrough, working jeweler. No: 17, Day Street, Cathay, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
CARROLL John Jeweller 1775: John Carroll, jeweler. No: 49, Key, now Quay, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
COHEN Unknown Silversmith 1825: Mr. Cohen. See Gore's Directory of Liverpool. 26 Pool Lane. Cohen, Asher & Co., Bill brokers, 4 Jubilee Buildings, Lord Street. They were also Pawnbrokers.
CREESE Stephen Silversmith 1797: Stephen CREESE worked as a silversmith in Exeter, Devon and I have found he had a mark (FP SC) first recorded in 1797 with a Francis PARSONS. I assume he would have been registered with a guild – does anyone know where I could look for more information? To help please contact Zoe by.
DEVER George Jeweller 1841: George Dever 40yrs,Ebrington Street. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born: ? Wife: Sarah 40yrs born ?(no Devon).
DORE Henry John Goldsmith & Jeweller 1871: Henry John Dore 38yrs, Bond Street, St.Pancras, London. Goldsmith & Jeweller, employs 33 men. Born Islington,England. Wife Louisa Mary 31yrs born Isle of Wight. Daughters: Louise Elizabeth 10yrs, Edith Mary 8yrs, Evelyn Eleanor 2yrs, Mabel Marie 3mths infant. Sons: Henry Hancock Dore 5yrs, Alfred George Dore 4yrs.
FRENCH Joshua Silversmith 1775: Joshua French, silversmith. No: 21, Tower Lane, John Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
GIDLEY James Jeweller 1841: James Gidley 15yrs, 10 Briton Side, Plymouth Parish of St. Charles the Martyr. Born in Devon. Parents: Robert & Frances.
HALLETT Wm. Geo. Silversmith,Jeweller,Watchmaker,Clockmaker 1848: Wm. Geo. Hallett. Market Place, Bradford,West Yorkshire. (See Directory for Bradford on Avon 1848). See Clock/watchmakers index
HARDEN William Goldsmith 1796: William Harden, born circa 1796, St.Bride Fleet Street, Middlesex. Worked: 120 Fleet Street-Strand to Ludgate Hill (see The 1841 PO Directory). 1851 census describes him as a jeweller at 9 Arnolds Place, St.Mary Newington,Middlesex. In 1861, living with his son at 2 Blucher Road, camberwell,Surrey. Wife: Jane (daughter of Mary & William TYAS). William, Mary, 2 daughters, and John Collander (Janes brother in law) are all buried in Abney Park Cemetery in Stoke, Newington,Middlesex.
HENDERSON Anthony Jeweller 1775: Anthony Henderson, Jeweller. No: 37 Corn Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
HORWOOD Charles Goldsmith 1775: Charles Horwood, goldsmith. No: 47, High Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
JULER John Silversmith,Jeweller,Watchmaker. 1786: John Juler 1786-1858: Parents: John (2nd) JULER. See Clock & Watch Makers Index.
KEARLEY John Silversmith 1851: John Kearley 41yrs. Born: St. Georges, Middlesex. Unmarried son-in-Law of Charles & Sarah BAKER.
KEEMAN ? John Silver smith Journeyman 1841: John Keeman 25yrs, Buckwell Street, Plymouth Parish of St. Charles the Martyr. Born in Devon. Wife Sarah 25yrs born DEV.
KNIGHT Thomas Silversmith 1798: Thomas Knight, born 1798, Topsham,Devon. Wife ?Agnes born 1805 Exeter-DEV. See census 1841.
LOVELL William Gold beater 1841: William Lovell 35yrs, Northfleet, Kent. Born: not in Kent. No other details.
LURY John Goldsmith & Cutler 1775: John Lury. goldsmith & cutter. No: 26, Bridge Street, formally Worship Street, Bristol. Listed in both the Goldsmiths Index & the Cutlers Index. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
MARK Abraham Jeweller 1851: Abraham Mark 26yrs, Higher Lane, Plymouth, Devon. Lodges with John. Simmons family.
MOSES Isaac Silversmith 1775: Isaac Moses, silversmith. NO: 43, Key, now Quay, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
MOSS Charles Silversmith, Watchmaker, Quill Dressers & Pen Cutters. 1847: Charles Moss. See Gore's Directory of Liverpool. MOSS Elias & Charles. Silver smith & Watchmakers. 29 Old Haymarket. 1847: Slater's Directory Liverpool. Quill dresser & pen cutters at 13 Manchester St.
MOSS Elias Silversmith 1829: Elias Moss. See Gore's Directory of Liverpool. 69 & 71 Gt. Crosshall Street, shop 53 Fontenoy Street. 1845-47-48 & 49: Gore's Directory of Liverpool. 69 & 71 Gt. Crosshall Street. 1847: MOSS Elias & Charles. Silver smith & Watchmakers. 29 Old Haymarket. They were also Pawnbrokers.
MOSS Isaac Jeweller,Watchmaker,Clockmaker 1847: Isaac Moss. See Slater's Directory Liverpool. Jeweller, Watch & Clock maker and Manufacturer of Fancy Trimmings(upholstery) 22 Church Street.
MULLINS Nathan Goldsmith 1775: Nathan Mullins, goldsmith. No: 24, High Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
NAISH Thomas Goldsmith & Cutler 1775: Thomas Naish, cutler & goldsmith. No: 3, Bridge Street, formally Worship Street, Bristol. Listed in both the Cutlers Index and the Goldsmiths Index. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
NANGLE Nath. Jeweller & Watchmaker 1775: Nath. Nangle, jeweler & watch maker. No: 15, Broad Street, Bristol. Listed in both the Clock & Wtach Makers Index & Goldsmiths Index. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
NATHAN Jacob Goldsmith 1841: Jacob Nathan 57yrs, Treville Street, Plymouth Parish of St. Charles the Martyr. Born in Devon.
PAUL James Jeweller 1841: James Paul 20yrs, 2 Looe? Street,---. Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. Born: not in Devon. Wife Susan 20yrs born: not in Devon.
PIERCE Thomas (Jnr) Goldsmith & Watchmaker 1775: Thomas Pierce (Jnr), goldsmith & watchmaker . No: 8, Broad Street, Bristol. Listed in both the Clock & Wtach Makers Index & Goldsmiths Index. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
SAMUEL Benj. Silversmith 1775: Benj. Samuel, silversmith. No: 48, Key, now Quay, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
SHAW Harry Morgan Silversmith 1840: Harry Morgan Shaw married Mary Ann Way in 1840 when he was living in Lymington as a silversmith. Children: ?Sidney born 14 January 1847. I have details from 1844 of bankruptcy proceedings against Harry Morgan Shaw who is a Jeweller, Dealer and Chapman of Newport Isle of Wight. To share information please contact Alan by.
SMITH William Goldsmith,Watchmaker,Jeweller 1775: Wm. Smith, watchmaker, goldsmith & jeweler. No: 1, High Street, Bristol. Listed in Goldsmiths & Clock/watchmakers Indexes. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
STUART Henry Goldsmith,Gold Watchcasemaker 1825: Henry Stuart. New York University Collection: 13 Hope Street, Liverpool. 1859: Slaters Directory Lancashire. Brownlow Hill.
TRAPP & STAFFORD Unkown Goldsmiths,Watchmaker,Cutler 1775: TRAPP & STAFFORD, goldsmiths, watchmakers, cutlers. No: 17, High Street, Bristol. Listed in Goldsmiths & Clock/watchmakers & Cutlers Indexes. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
TREMLETT Reuben Jewellers Apprentice 1851: Reuben Tremlett, 15yrs, Jeweller's Apprentice. Born: Exeter-Devon. Living at Cox's Buildgs 6, Exeter St Sidwell, Devon with parents James Tremlett 48yrs & Sophia 48yrs. Siblings: Julia 18yrs, Helenb 12yrs, Clara 8yrs. See Blacksmiths of Devon Index for Reuben’s grandfather Samuel Tremlett 75yr, widower, retired smith, born Exeter-DEV. To share information contact Pam by.
TUCKER William Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller, Watchmaker. 1862: William Tucker. Worked in Brsitol between 1862 - 1900 as a Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller, Watchmaker . Can anyone tell me where I might find if he ahd a 'touch mark' as a goldsmith. Contact Evelyn by
TYAS William Goldsmith 1790: William Tyas married Mary (surname unknown) in the late 1790's. Mary died 05 Jan 1849, Highbury,Islington. See Watchmaker Index for son William Thomas Tyas. Contact at .
TYAS William Thomas Silversmith,Jeweller,Watchmaker, 1796: William Thomas Tyas, born circa 1796 at St.Giles, Cripplegate, London. He was robbed three times(1824, 1826,1828). Was described in the Old Bailey Records as a watchmaker, jeweller and silversmith. For more information contact at . and Jeremy by.
UNKNOWN J.H Silversmith 1851: J.H. surnam not listed. 32yrs. Convict 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock. Born: Chelsea-MID.
VAUGHAN John Goldsmith & Banker 1775: John Vaughan, goldsmith & banker. No: 1, Clifton Hill, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
WADY William Jeweller, Watchmaker, Toy Man 1775: William Wady, watchmaker, Jeweller & toyman. No:22, Broad Street, Bristol. Listed in both Goldsmiths & Clock/watchmakers Indexes. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
WEBB. Henry Jeweller & Cutler 1775: Henry Webb, goldsmith & cutler. No: 16, Wine Street, Bristol. Listed in both the Goldsmiths & Cutlers Indexes. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
WEBBER Jeffrey Pewterer & Plumber 1639: Jeffrey Webber. Wife Rebecca nee Mocke. Their son Humphrey Webber was born 1639 in Barnstaple, Devon, England. Humphrey was the sixth child. His older brothers continued the pewterer tradition. The family were well known in Barnstaple and some of their work is in display in the museum. Also listed in the Plumbers Index. Any suggestions for further enquiry will be most gratefully received! Contact Ceri by .
WILLIAMS Geo. Jeweller, Cutler,Toyman 1775: Geo., Williams, jeweler, cutler & toyman. No: 5, St. Augustine’s Back now St. Augustine’s Parade, Bristol. Listed in both the Goldsmiths Index and the Cutlers Index. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
WILSON Thomas Jeweller & Goldsmith 1775: Thomas Wilson, jeweler & goldsmith. No: 2, St. Augustine’s Back now St. Augustine’s Parade, Bristol. . Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
WISE John Jeweller & Hardware Man 1775: John Wise, jeweler & hardware man. No: 65, Wine Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
WORWICK Wm. Geo. Jeweller 1775: Wm. Worwick, jeweler. No: 31, Castle Green, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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