John Langlands I was a Newcastle (England) based silversmith who was active from the mid-1750s to the early 1790s. He was part of the Langlands family, who for sixty years were the largest silverplate producers in Newcastle.

Langlands was born in Newcastle in about 1730. He apprenticed to Isaac Cookson, a silversmith and goldsmith, in 1747. When Cookson died in 1754, Langlands and another of Cookson's apprentices, John Goodrick, took over the business. The partnership lasted until Goodrick's death in 1757.

After Goodrick's death, Langlands continued to operate the business on his own. He was joined by his son, Robert, in 1774. In 1778, Langlands formed a partnership with John Robertson I. This partnership lasted until Langlands' death in 1793.

Langlands was a prolific silversmith. He produced a wide range of silverware, including tankards, cups, bowls, candlesticks, and tea sets. His work was known for its more...

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George III sterling silver tankard, hallmarked London, 1784, I.…

1784 London Sterling Silver Tankard with Monogram and Engraving

George III sterling silver tankard, hallmarked London, 1784, I.L//I.R (John Langlands I & John Robertson I), of plain tapered form engraved with central 'Mb' monogram, with scroll handle engraved 'M*T', total weight 324gm, height 12.5 cm

An exceptional George III provincial sterling silver…

Georgian Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl, 1769 Newcastle, John Langlands

An exceptional George III provincial sterling silver centerpiece fruit bowl, 1769 Newcastle, with maker's mark for John Langlands I the neoclassical bowl with a pierced body and pedestal foot base with two ram's mask handles, fluted to the base, with…

A fine George III sterling silver coffee pot footed baluster…

Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot with Engraved Crest

A fine George III sterling silver coffee pot footed baluster shape, the domed lid with urn finial, acanthus decorated bird form spout, scrolling wooden handle and engraved crest, Newcastle 1776, maker John Langlands I, 28 cm height, approx 923 grams

A rare early George III plain silver tankard, the tapered body…

Georgian Silver Tankard with Heart Handle

A rare early George III plain silver tankard, the tapered body with single rib, spreading foot, the domed lid showing mild original planished finish and with scrolling thumb-piece, the S-scroll handle terminating with a heart form panel. Newcastle 1760-8…

George III sterling silver teapot and trivet, John Langlands I…

George III Silver Teapot and Trivet, Conflicting Hallmarks

George III sterling silver teapot and trivet, John Langlands I & John Robertson I Newcastle 1810, Conflicting hallmarks, struck with London mark, height 20 cm (with trivet)

Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver Christening mug,…

George III Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Newcastle 1810-1811

Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver Christening mug, with leaf capped C scrolled handle & circular pedestal foot, by John Langlands I & John Robertson I, Newcastle, 1810 - 1811, 190 grams

George III sterling silver tankard, hallmarked, Newcastle, 1785,…

Georgian silver tankard with intricate decoration

George III sterling silver tankard, hallmarked, Newcastle, 1785, John Langlands I & John Robertson I, of tapering cylindrical form, with ribbed upper lip and s-scroll handle, decorated with central cartouche, surrounded by c-scrolls, above lower spreading…

George III sterling silver coffee pot, hallmarked to base only…

George III Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Newcastle 1780

George III sterling silver coffee pot, hallmarked to base only Newcastle 1780 (John Langlands I & John Robertson I), 27.5 cm high, 827 grams

English hallmarked sterling silver George III tankard having a…

Georgian Sterling Silver Tankard with Newcastle Hallmarks

English hallmarked sterling silver George III tankard having a plain round bellied body, a scroll handle with anthemion leaf thumb-piece, & sitting on a pedestal foot. Newcastle, 1771, maker John Langlands I. Condition: good, minor age related wear.…

A George III converted sterling silver tankard jug. 1759…

George III Sterling Silver Tankard Jug

A George III converted sterling silver tankard jug. 1759 Newcastle, with maker's marks for John Langlands I; and the later lid, 1861 Newcastle, with maker's marks for John Walton, the baluster tankard with a later dome lid and a reeded base with a large…

A George II silver two handled cup, John Langlands I, Newcastle,…

George II and III Silver Cups and Tankard

A George II silver two handled cup, John Langlands I, Newcastle,1757 and a George III silver tankard, London, 1765, (2) the cup of plain design with scroll handes and applied central girdle and the tankard also of plain design with scroll handle and…

A George III silver loving cup, traditional double S-scroll…

Georgian Silver Loving Cup with S-Scroll Handles

A George III silver loving cup, traditional double S-scroll handles, stepped circular pedestal base, the plain body with single rib. Newcastle 1784 by John Langlands I & John Robertson I. 481gms. Height 15.5 cm

A George II silver mug, tapering cylindrical shape with capped…

George II Silver Mug, Newcastle 1752

A George II silver mug, tapering cylindrical shape with capped S-scroll handle, Newcastle 1752 by John Langlands I. 361gms.

A George II silver mug, baluster shape with acanthus capped…

George II Silver Mug, Newcastle 1757, John Langlands I

A George II silver mug, baluster shape with acanthus capped S-scroll handle, Newcastle 1757 by John Langlands I. 361gms

A George III silver coffee pot, John Langlands I, Newcastle,…

George III Silver Coffee Pot, Newcastle, 1775

A George III silver coffee pot, John Langlands I, Newcastle, circa 1775, of baluster form, the cover with swirling scroll finial, raised on circular foot, double scroll pearwood handle, 925 gms, 26 cm high

A good early George III silver lidded tankard, original plain…

Georgian Silver Tankard with Original Design

A good early George III silver lidded tankard, original plain design and unaltered form with stepped ridged and dome topped lid with scroll raised thumb piece, the plain tapered body with a single medial rib, spreading foot, S-scroll handle terminating in…