Old London silver, its history, its makers and its marks (1903)
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ed in that country. During this time Englandwas almost continuously at war, but her advancement inpopulation, power and wealth was uninterrupted. The introduction of tea and coffee into England, duringthe latter part of the seventeenth century, soon created ademand for the large number of articles… … ALDERMAN EDWARD BACKWELLNo, 8 (died 1683) Goldsmith and bankerConducted innportant financial operations for Cromwell and Charles 11 He was frequently sent for by the king when he was in need of money, which itseems was a chronic state with that monarch INTRODUCTION 41 inkstands, and even silver…
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