William Peaston
A George II Triangular Kettle Stand
William Peaston
A George II Triangular Kettle Stand
London, 1751
Maker’s mark of William Peaston
Length on one side: 25 cm, 9.8 in
Weight:430 g, 13 oz 16 dwt
Marital arms. The wife’s is that of Gore
The triangular stand with a shaped moulded border with shells. The flat surface chased with scrolls and floral décor The centre engraved with the marital arms. The stand resting on three hoof feet.
No record of apprenticeship or freedom. First mark entered as a largeworker, 8 January 1746. Address: New Rents, St. Martin's Le Grand. Moved to Dean's Court, 8 August 1749. Second mark, in partnership with Robert Peaston, 12 July 1756. Address: St. Martin's Le Grand. Heal records him as a working goldsmith, St. Martin's Le Grand, 1745-60; and Jewin Street, 1778; partnership with Robert, 1756-63. A William Peaston, son of George Peaston of Cranstoun Midlothian husbandman, apprenticed to Nathaniel Appleton 7 October 1761 and turned over to William Shaw and William Sheen is possibly connected with the above.
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