John Lambe was an 18th century silversmith who worked in London. He was born in 1738 and apprenticed to the silversmith John Edwards. Lambe became a freeman of the Goldsmiths' Company in 1762 and set up his own workshop in the Strand.

Lambe was a prolific silversmith and produced a wide range of work, including tea and coffee services, salvers, candlesticks, and boxes. His work is characterized by its elegant design and fine craftsmanship. Lambe was also a skilled engraver and many of his pieces are decorated with intricate engraving.

Lambe's work was highly sought-after by collectors and he was patronized by some of the most important families in Britain, including the Duke of Northumberland, and the Earl of Sandwich, the Duchess of Devonshire and Marquess of Rockingham. Lambe died in 1791 at the age of 53. Lambe's work remains highly prized by collectors and his pieces more...

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George III sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern with…

George III Silver Soup Ladle with Engraved Monogram

George III sterling silver soup ladle, Old English pattern with engraved monogram, London, date letter worn, maker John Lambe, approx 142 grams

George III sterling silver tankard, embossed floral decoration…

George III Silver Tankard with Inscription and Floral Embossing

George III sterling silver tankard, embossed floral decoration and cartouche with engraved inscription dated 1845 relating to a Mr John porter of Somersetshire on becoming a farm tenant at Calcott Manor farm and on his own planted 108 fruit trees, London…

George III sterling silver ladle, hallmarked London, 1774, I.L…

George III silver ladle, London 1774, John Lambe maker

George III sterling silver ladle, hallmarked London, 1774, I.L (John Lambe), with tapering handle and oval bowl, total weight 161gm, length 34 cm

Georgian sterling silver sauce ladle & sugar tongs the sauce…

Georgian Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle & Sugar Tongs

Georgian sterling silver sauce ladle & sugar tongs the sauce ladle Edinburgh 1807, 16 cm long, 34 cm long the tongs London 1796 John Lambe, 32 grams

George III sterling silver cake basket mark of John Lambe…

Georgian Silver Cake Basket, London 1769

George III sterling silver cake basket mark of John Lambe (probably), London, 1769 of oval shape with swing handle, sides pierced with foliage and latticework, further embellished with chased flowers, hallmarked

Three Georgian hallmarked sterling silver tablespoons. London…

Georgian Sterling Silver Tablespoons, Hallmarked 1765-1803

Three Georgian hallmarked sterling silver tablespoons. London 1803, maker 'Thomas Dick,' monogrammed. Loss & dents to bowl; London 1785, maker 'John Lambe,' (repair to bowl); & Exeter (rubbed mark) 1765, maker's mark 'W W' W177g (total)

Three George III silver sauce ladles, bead edge, crested: from…

George III silver sauce ladles, London 1782

Three George III silver sauce ladles, bead edge, crested: from a ducal coronet an eagle in her piety. London 1782 by John Lambe (marks rubbed), length 16 cm, 135gm.

9 George III silver dessert spoons, bead edge, crested: from a…

George III Silver Dessert Spoons with Crested Eagle

9 George III silver dessert spoons, bead edge, crested: from a ducal coronet an eagle in her piety. London 1782 by John Lambe. Some AF, length 17 cm, 274gm

12 George III silver tablespoons, bead edge, crested: from a…

12 George III Silver Tablespoons, London 1782

12 George III silver tablespoons, bead edge, crested: from a ducal coronet an eagle in her piety. London 1782 by John Lambe, length 21.5 cm, 662gm

A pair of George III silver pie spoons, bead edge, crested:…

George III Silver Pie Spoons, London 1782

A pair of George III silver pie spoons, bead edge, crested: from a ducal coronet an eagle in her piety. London 1782 by John Lambe, length 28 cm, 175gm

A George III silver double ended marrow scoop, bead edge,…

Georgian Silver Marrow Scoop with Eagle Crest, 1782

A George III silver double ended marrow scoop, bead edge, crested: from a ducal coronet an eagle in her piety. London 1782 by John Lambe, length 22 cm, 50gm

A George III silver soup ladle, bead edge, circular bowl,…

Georgian Silver Soup Ladle with Crested Eagle

A George III silver soup ladle, bead edge, circular bowl, crested: from a ducal coronet an eagle in her piety. Small split to bowl rim. London 1781 by John Lambe, length 32.5 cm, 170gm.

A collection of silver pieces Including: six brightcut silver…

Assorted Silver Teaspoons Collection

A collection of silver pieces Including: six brightcut silver teaspoons, 1808 by Peter, Ann and William Bateman. Six fiddle and shell silver teaspoons, Sheffield, 1899 by mark Willis. Six brightcut silver teaspoons, London, 1784 by John Lambe, with a pair…

A Georgian sterling silver spoon, 1788 London, with maker's…

Georgian Sterling Silver Spoon, 1788 London, John Lambe Maker

A Georgian sterling silver spoon, 1788 London, with maker's marks for John Lambe, the Old English patterned spoon, bright cut to the stem with a floral motif and an unmarked cartouche; hallmarked to underside of terminal. Silver weight 60gr

George III sterling silver sauce ladle hallmarked London 1775,…

George III Silver Sauce Ladle, London 1775, John Lambe Maker

George III sterling silver sauce ladle hallmarked London 1775, maker John Lambe, 18.7 cm long, 43 grams approx

Three Georgian sterling silver spoons, circa 1773 London, with…

Georgian Sterling Silver Spoon Set, London 1773

Three Georgian sterling silver spoons, circa 1773 London, with maker's marks for possibly Francis Crump, a pair of Old English pattern soup spoons; hallmarked to stem but partly rubbed, and late 18th century London, with maker's mark for John Lambe, a…

A George III sterling silver ladle, I.L possibly John Lambe,…

George III Silver Ladle with Shell Bowl, London 1779

A George III sterling silver ladle, I.L possibly John Lambe, London 1779 with shell moulded bowl 150 grms 32.5 cm long

A George silver soup spoon maker Hester Bateman London 1785,…

Hester Bateman & John Lambe Soup Spoons (1785-1788)

A George silver soup spoon maker Hester Bateman London 1785, Hanoverian pattern together with another Hanoverian pattern soup spoon possibly John Lambe London 1788. 96gm