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Can anyone identify this JI maker’s mark?
Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:56 am
by dlmuk
I’m completely stumped. Many thanks to anyone that can help…
Re: Can anyone identify this JI maker’s mark?
Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:55 am
by AG2012
Hi,
Maker`s mark looks overstruck with J.I, which could be the mark of John Ivings who registered 1851.
London date letter is 1851.
Regards
Re: Can anyone identify this JI maker’s mark?
Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:58 am
by dognose
Hi,
London 1851. Harris & Brownett (John Ivings).
Trev.
Re: Can anyone identify this JI maker’s mark?
Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:11 pm
by dlmuk
Thank you both for taking the time to respond, i really appreciate it.
Trev, what was the relationship between Harris & Brownett and John Ivings?
There seems to be very little information on Ivings, might you know his working address?
My sincerest thanks again
Re: Can anyone identify this JI maker’s mark?
Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 2:28 pm
by dognose
John James Ivings was the owner of this firm, which was likely established in the late 1820's and traded under a multitude of names, for a very short period around 1851. Upon his death in 1851 he was succeeded by John Harris and Abraham Brownett.
The firm's address was 1, Richmond Buildings, Dean Street, Soho.
Trev.
Re: Can anyone identify this JI maker’s mark?
Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 3:59 pm
by dlmuk
This is such useful information Trev, thank you so much for helping me.
Re: Can anyone identify this JI maker’s mark?
Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 4:05 pm
by silvermakersmarks
In the 1851 census both John Harris and John Ivings are listed at 1 Richmond Buildings. Harris is the head of the household and is described as "Goldsmith (Journeyman)" and Ivings (aged 19) is a "Goldsmith's Apprentice". It would appear that the registration of Ivings must have been some sort of figurehead for Harris's business. Ivings died in January 1852 and his burial is recorded in Norwood Cemetery on 27 Jan 1852.
Phil