This old established manufacturing silversmith business was started by Anthony Nelme c.1680 passing to Francis Nelme on his death in 1722. Thomas Whipham took over the business in 1739, passing it to his son Thomas Whipham jr in 1756 who took into partnership Charles Wright.

The Barnard’s involvement started in 1786 when the business was taken over by Henry Chawner; Chawner had been Edward Barnard I’s master and Barnard’s son Edward became foreman of the firm. In 1796 John Emes became a partner and after the retirement of Chawner, Emes became owner maintaining Edward Barnard II as manager. Emes died in 1808 and his widow Rebecca Emes took as partner Edward Barnard II. Rebecca Emes retired in 1829 and Edward Barnard I took over with his son Edward Barnard II, John Barnard and William Barnard, trading under the name Edward Barnard & Sons.

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A George III sterling silver gravy argyle, by Rebecca Emes and…

Georgian Silver Gravy Argyle with Wooden Handle

A George III sterling silver gravy argyle, by Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard, London, dated 1810, vasiform, with a removable lid featuring a spherical finial above a reeded border and a shaped wooden handle, raised on a circular foot, 21 cm high, 20 cm…

George III sterling silver lidded tankard, mark of Rebecca Emes…

George III Silver Tankard with Grape Motif

George III sterling silver lidded tankard, mark of Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard, London, 1814, the cylindrical body with two continuous bands of scrolling vines and grapes, the cover surmounted by a fruit finial, shell thumb piece, and scroll handle,…

A sterling silver circular tray with a central armorial (esse…

1819 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Armorials Tray

A sterling silver circular tray with a central armorial (esse quan videri), Hallmarked London, 1819, makers mark Rebecca Eames, and Edward Barnard, 42 cm diameter

Regency sterling silver three piece tea service mark of Rebecca…

Regency Sterling Silver Tea Service with Repousse Leaf Design

Regency sterling silver three piece tea service mark of Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I, London, 1816 with repousse leaf design and gilded interiors, comprising a teapot with mother-of-pearl finial, a cream jug and a sugar bowl, hallmarked (3), total…

A set of three embossed Victorian sterling silver and gilt…

Embossed Victorian Sterling Silver Footed Bowls

A set of three embossed Victorian sterling silver and gilt footed bowls, 1890 London, with maker's marks for Walter & John Barnard, the heavy gauge shaped square bowls raised upon scrolled feet with mascaron and shell embellishments, richly embossed…

Victorian sterling silver figural centre piece hallmarked…

Victorian Sterling Silver Figural Centerpiece with Inscription

Victorian sterling silver figural centre piece hallmarked London 1851, maker: Edward & John Barnard, presented inscription to base from the cooperation of London to James George Howell Esquire for appreciation 1913 chairman of accounts, mounted with an…

A Victorian sterling silver two handled presentation salver, of…

Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Salver with Tasmanian Interest

A Victorian sterling silver two handled presentation salver, of Tasmanian Interest, maker's mark Edward Barnard & John Barnard / London, circa 1855, of shaped oval outline, with a foliate cast border and handles, above four scroll feet, bearing an…

A fine set of four George III sterling silver sauce tureens,…

George III silver sauce tureens by Emes & Barnard

A fine set of four George III sterling silver sauce tureens, 1809 London, with maker's marks for Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I, elegant rectangular pedestal tureens with stepped dome lids with acanthus and crabstock type ring handles, gadroon edges,…

A fine quality Victorian sterling silver and crystal…

Victorian Sterling Silver Crystal Centrepiece

A fine quality Victorian sterling silver and crystal centrepiece, maker's mark Walter & John Barnard, London circa 1878, applied with female figures, foliate cast decoration and diamond cut crystal bowl, 41 cm wide, 3570 grs total weight of silver…

A large William IV sterling silver salver, Edward Barnard,…

William IV Sterling Silver Salver with Foliate Border

A large William IV sterling silver salver, Edward Barnard, Edward Barnard Jnr, John and William Barnard, London, 1830 with applied cast scrolling foliate border, decorated with scrolling acanthus to the front, raised on acanthus and shell feet 3640gms, 6…

An interesting pair of mid Victorian salt cellars depicting…

Victorian Courtier Salt Cellars

An interesting pair of mid Victorian salt cellars depicting Georgian dressed courtiers in seated position holding baskets with fitted oval glass dishes. Figure are mounted on stepped circular bases. By Walter John Barnard of London assayed 1886. Height 17…