Important Silversmiths – John Emes
19th Century Victorian Silver figural wine ewer, extremely large and decorative, the tall body profusely decorated, resting on a shaped rococo foot, chased and embossed with acanthus leaves, scrolls and shells, Each side beautifully chased depicting Greek Mythological scenes, stunning leaf caped scroll handle terminating with a fish head. Hallmarked English Silver (925), London, year 1869 (o), Maker's mark JEBWJ for Barnard & Sons Ltd.
Reference Number: A4609
John Emes was a prominent English silversmith of the Regency period.
After his apprentice to William Woolett, he joined Henry Chawner’s silversmith business in 1796 and registered his own mark two years later, taking over the company after Chawner’s retirement.
19th Century Georgian Silver pair of Sauce Tureens & Original covers, each of navette shape raised on an oval spreading foot, with reeded rims and handles, the domed cover adorned with vase-shaped finial.
Hallmarked English Silver (925), London, year 1803 (H), Maker's mark JE for John Emes.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4354
19th Century Georgian Silver Argyle, ovoid form, part-fluted, reeded borders, pull-off cover with vase-shaped finial, the interior is fitted with a removable cylindrical heating tube with lid into which hot water was poured to keep the gravy hot, the spout rests at the bottom of the bowl, ensuring that the liquid goodness of the gravy pours out ahead of the fatty layer on top. Hallmarked English Silver (925), London, year 1809 (O), Maker's mark REEB for Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I.
Reference Number: A3114
He specialised in finely designed tea and coffee services and established one of the largest companies of his period.
After his death in 1808 his wife Rebecca and the company manager Edward Barnard formed a new partnership and continued the business until Rebecca’s death in 1825.