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A SILVER EPERGNE OF PAGODA FORM A fine architectural six branch epergne of pagoda form with seven glass baskets, the finial cast as a classical figure. Made by Joseph Preedy of London in 1802. Some glass dishes replaced. England, circa 1802 Height: 26in (66cm) Width: 34in (86cm) Depth: 30in (77cm)
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Son of the Rev. Benjamin Preedy of St. Albans in the County of Hertford, Joseph Preedy was apprenticed to Thomas Whipham 2 October 1765 and turned over 9 June 1766 to William Plummer of Gutter Lane who was a goldsmith and cloth-worker. His first mark as a plate-worker is dated 3 February 1777 from Westmoreland Buildings, Aldersgate Street. His second mark was identified in partnership with William Pitts on 11 January 1791 from the
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following address: Litchfield Street, St. Ann’s, 3 August 1795. The partnership was apparently dissolved by 21 December 1799 when Pitts entered a single mark. Heal records all the above addresses and dates, and also Preedy alone in Litchfield Street in 1791, the year of the commencement of the partnership with Pitts. O2I0674
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