Bateman Silversmiths London 1802 Georgian 9 Pieces Cruet Set In 925 Sterling Silver And Glass
Georgian cruet set designed by Peter, Ann & William Bateman.
Here we are offering a most beautiful & elegant Georgian silver & cut glass eight bottle cruet in its original stand. This rare piece was made in London England in 1802 by the maker's and silversmiths Peter, Ann & William Bateman of the famous Bateman family. Crafted during the reigning period of George III in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. Mount in four scrolled steps on a solid cedar wood base.
As a note, piece by the Bateman family are highly priced and collectable.
Weight: The total combined is 1,844.75 Grams (1,182.5 Dwt).
Measurements: 260.35 mm by 228 mm by 155 mm (10.25 x 9.0 x 6.10 Inches).
Hallmarks: The nine pieces are all stamped with British marks for the city of London; the maker's mark PB AB WB associated to Peter, Ann & William Bateman inside a cartouche, the mark for the assay of the silver and the gothic letter G for the production date of 1802.
Peter‚ Ann & William Bateman
Hester Bateman (1709-1794) was the most famous 18th c. English female silversmith. Hester was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Nedem. She married in 1732 (at the Church of St. Botolph's, Aldergate, in the City of London) the goldsmith John Bateman, whereby together they worked a small silversmith business. It is believed John never held a formal apprenticeship, which is why many Bateman pieces had been contracted out to talented craftsmen. Peter, Anne and William Bateman were the son, the daughter-in-law (widow of Jonathan) and grandson of Hester Bateman, probably the most well known of all English lady silversmiths whose work is highly collectible. Hester married the goldsmith John Bateman in 1732, and together they worked a small silversmith business. Following the death of her husband in 1760 she successfully ran her family business for thirty years and was succeeded in turn by her sons, grandson and great-grandson and the Bateman family silversmithing company lasted until the middle of the nineteenth century. Hester had at least five children – Jonathan, Peter, probably John (who may have been connected with the business, although he is only recorded as a watch and clock-maker), Letitia (who married Richard Clarke), and Ann. Only Peter, Letitia, and Ann were still living at the time of Hester’s death. Hester registered her mark at Goldsmith’s Hall ‘April 16, 1761, as Hester Bateman in Bunhill Row and this mark was used until 1790. Hester died in 1794. In 1790 registered mark of her sons Peter Bateman and Jonh Bateman. This partnership was of short duration as Jonathan, who married Ann Downlinff, died in 1791. In1791 registered mark Peter and Ann Bateman, Jonathan’s widow. 1800 registered mark Peter Bateman, Ann Bateman and William (I) Bateman. William Bateman was the son of Jonathan and Ann Bateman who in 1800 entered in partnership with his uncle Peter and his mother Ann. In 1805, after the retirement of Ann, registered mark Peter Bateman and William (I) Bateman. From 1815 to 1840 Willian (I) Bateman was registered alone.
Condition: The overall condition of this piece is good, with some restorations, nicks and little dents as usual for a piece of two centuries. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D050823MNNA/54.69
