Object Description
An antique sterling silver mounted goblet with a tall spreading foot. Good size and very good condition. The top mount has a silver inner lip. Contains 300 ml. Height 14.5 cm. Diameter 8 cm. London 1806. Maker Joseph Ash.
Biography – Joseph Ash I, London silversmith, apprenticed to Roger Biggs of the Glovers Company 1793 for 7 years, free 1801. 1st mark entered as smallworker 1801 one day after his freedom. Two apprentices of his former master were turned over to him the following month. 3 new marks 1810. 3 further marks 1818. His son James apprenticed to Joseph Bibbs 1818.