ACKLAM, John Philip (Grimade p.419)

[MCB]

He was christened in Westminster in 1775 the son of John and Mary.
He married Elizabeth Robinson at St George, Hanover Square in 1806; both were from that parish.
There are christening records for three children at St Martin in the Fields 1808-16, the latter two showing their father as a silversmith at 423 Strand.
A document of 1815 confirming his admission to the Company of Paviors refers to him as a jeweller.
Indentures signed in 1822 for his son John Henry to be the apprentice of William Henry Acklam, Vintner also refer to him as a jeweller.
The 1841 UK Census records him at 138 Strand as a goldsmith.
His burial in 1847 aged 72 years is recorded at All Souls, Kensall Green Cemetery; his last address was as previously noted.

[MCB]

His Will, late silversmith and jeweller of Strand, was proved for probate on 19th January 1848 (National Archives reference PROB11/2067/15).

[silverly]

30 December 1815 J Salkeld & J P Acklam, Strand, Silversmiths appear in the list of dividends published in The New Monthly Magazine and Universal Register, Volume 4.

[buckler]

The London Gazette ( the newspaper of record for English legal, court, military and commercial matters ) has several entries in 1815 - 1816 referring to the bankruptcy of John Salkeld & John Philip Ackland of the Strand, Copartners, Silversmiths and Pawnbrokers.
see
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/ ... ld/start=1

The original bankruptcy notice seems to have been in late 1814.
see
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/16950/pages/2133

[buckler]

6th December 1797
 Proceedings of the Old Bailey

JOHN ACKLAM sworn. - I am shopman to Mr. Salkeld, pawnbroker, the corner of Bedford-street, in the Strand:.....  the woman that I took in a pair of sheets and a counterpane of, .....She pawned it for a guinea.

It would appear that John was only a shop assistant or manager to Salkeld  at this date. 

28th May 1800
Proceedings of the Old Bailey  - a further case when he seems to describe himself as a principal 

JOHN ACKLAM sworn. - I am a pawnbroker, in the Strand: ...... the prisoner brought a coat and pledged it with me .... I lent her six shillings and sixpence upon it.


In 1818 a  J. P. Acklam was described in the election polling of that year as Silversmith, Strand, in the parish of St. Martin in the Fields 
However in the Property Rateable Values of the same year the name of Thomas Acklam  appears at a similar address , not J.P. 
But in 1819 the next years voting again records John Philip Acklam  as Silversmith in the Strand, St. Martins in the Fields 

[silverly]

19 September 1815 John Philip Acklam jeweller admitted & sworn into the company of paviors. (Not disregarding Mike's earlier entry for this matter, but just for anyone that would like a precise date.)

1819 Poll Book entry: John Acklam silversmith 423 Strand. (listed in directories at 423 Strand until at least 1825)

1845-48 and probably earlier London & Birmingham Post Office Directory, commercial section: John Philip Acklam Goldsmith & Watchmaker, Masonic Jeweller & Clothing & Furniture manufacturer, 138 Strand.

[dognose]

WATCHES.–J. ACKLAM respectfully solicits the attention of those Persons in want of a good WATCH, to his extensive Collection now on Sale, of every description and price, both new and second-hand, which, on inspection, will appear to be little more their half the original cost. The particular attention he exerts in the selection of the best workmanship, enables him to offer the Purchaser the peculiar advantage at 12 months trial–J. A. has likewise for sale a variety of Ladies' Gold Watches, from Three Guineas upwards, Old Watches, Plate, or Jewellery taken in exchange, or purchased, 423, Strand, Corner of Bedford-street.

Source: John Bull - 2nd September 1821