Old London silver, its history, its makers and its marks (1903)
Howard, Montague · New York : Scribner · leaf 48
he first part of the century engraving was much em-ployed in decorating silver. About the middle of the centurythe Renaissance influence on the goldsmiths art was felt inEngland, and elaborate decoration was employed. Later inthe century a common decoration was flat chasing. In this century five… … . NICHOLAS HILLIARD No. 4 (1547-1619) He was the son of Richard Milliard, sheriff of Exeter in ,560. Beginning his career as . goldsrT,ith and jeweler, he added to his fame by becoming miniature-painter to the royal family. Elizabeth made him her carver, portrait-painter and goldsmith. He was not…
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