Mary Chawner was a 19th century London silversmith. She was born in 1792 and died in 1870. She was born into a family of silversmiths. Her father, Thomas Chawner, was a silversmith and a member of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. Her brother, John Chawner, was also a silversmith.
She began her apprenticeship as a silversmith in 1806 and completed her apprenticeship in 1812, and she was granted her freedom of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in 1813. She was the first woman to be admitted to the company. In 1817, Chawner married John Randall who was also a silversmith, and a member of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. The couple had two sons, Thomas and John.
Mary Chawner continued to work as a silversmith after her marriage. She was known for her high-quality work and her innovative designs. She was the first woman to be admitted to the more...
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