Gabriel Sleath (1674 - c24 March 1756), the son of a tallow chandler, was a London gold- and silversmith and an outspoken critic of Huguenot goldsmiths' working in England.

Georgian silver coffee pot by Gabriel Sleath (1731)

Sleath was born and died in Barnet, London. In 1753 he entered into a partnership with Francis Crump, his former apprentice.

He was buried from St Vedast Foster Lane.[1][2][3][4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Koopman Rare Art".
  2. ^ "An Historic and Nostalgic Festive Trail Round N.E. London".
  3. ^ "Silver Forums at 925-1000.com". www.925-1000.com.
  4. ^ "Catalogue description Will of Gabriel Sleath, Goldsmith of Saint Vedast Foster Lane, City of London". 24 March 1756 – via National Archive of the UK.

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