DAVIS, John (Grimwade p.392)

[buckler]

John Davis's name was also spelt Davies.

First known reference to him is an Insurance policy of 1786 as "John Davies, Silversmith Hardwareman and Toyman, 153, Leadenhall Street."
(1786 SUN 1 340 24\9\79 ML Policy Number 523049 Insured Value £1700 )

Almost certainly the Davies who advertised in the Times on 29th October 1790 for "Plated Buckles on a New Principle " at "The Warehouse opposite Leadenhall, Leadenhall Street and No 36 Cheapside, the corner of Friday Street"

He was a signatory to the petition of the London Bucklemakers to the Prince of Wales on 3rd January 1792 and was one of the deputation of six who actually presented the petition.

Grimwade reports him registering a mark as bucklemaker at 153, Leadenhall Street on 17th April 1793.

Recorded by Heal as Davies ,goldsmith ,jeweller and toyman at No 153, Leadenhall Street, near Cornhill 1790 - 1793 and as John Davis ,toyman and jeweller at same address and period

On 25 October 1794 the Oracle and Public Advertiser carrieds an advert for the auction sale of "the Neat and FASHIONABLE STOCK in TRADE of Mr DAVIES, Silversmith, Jeweller and Toyman, going into another Line of Business. The stock comprises Pearl Rings, Diamond Pins, Gold Rings, Seals, Keys and Trinkets, Gold and Silver Watches, Plate and Plated Goods, a great variety of Silver and Plated Buckles, Toys, Cutlery, &c. .......On the Premises, 153, Leadenhall Street."

[silverly]

1 April 1786 John Davies Saint Helen's Parish Toyman bound in marriage to Jane North aged twenty years...with the consent of her mother Rachael Baxter.