LINNIT (LINNET), John (Grimwade p.583)

[MCB]

Born 1785.
Christening record for Abbey, St Albans, Hertfordshire dated 2nd November 1785.
1841 UK Census for Argyle Place as a goldsmith aged 55 years. Also resident were his sons John aged 26 years, Edward 24 years and William 21 years, all goldsmiths.
1851 UK Census for (Berners?) Street, Marylebone as a goldsmith.
1861 UK Census for 13 Great Marlborough Street, Golden Square as a jeweller.
Died 1868.
England & Wales Death Index for St Giles registry dated 2nd quarter 1868.
London Deaths & Burials Index for All Souls, Kensall Green dated 27th June 1868.
National Probate Calendar Principal Register dated 28 September 1868 shows date of death as 21st June 1868. Last address 260 Tottenham Court Road. Value of estate under £100.

[dognose]

This is John Linnet's mark recorded by Arthur Grimwade as No.1834.



I've posted this example, as the ink impression illustrated by Grimwade does not show up well. It was noted from an 18ct gold ring that bore the dateletter 'h' for 1823-4. As the mark was registered on the 31st January 1824, then it was struck sometime in the four month period between that date and the 29th May 1824.

Trev.

[silverly]

1823 Kent's London Directory: Linnet John, goldsmith & c. 9, Cursitor-st, Chancery-lane.

[dognose]

Recorded as John LINNET, Gold and Silversmith of 9, Craven Buildings, Drury lane.

Source: Johnstone's London Commercial Guide - Corrected to 31st August 1817 - Andrew Johnstone - 1818