Charles Wright was an 18th-century silversmith active in London. He was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, in 1730, the son of Thomas Wright, a carrier. He was apprenticed to Thomas Whipham, a silversmith, in 1747, and was granted his freedom in 1754. Wright worked in partnership with Whipham for several years, and their mark, "TW&C", can be found on a number of pieces of silver from the mid-1750s. In 1775, Wright went into business on his own, and his mark, "CW", can be found on silver from that date onwards.

Wright was a highly skilled silversmith, and his work is characterized by its fine craftsmanship and elegant design. He specialized in hollowware, such as cups, tankards, tea and coffee pots, and sauceboats. His work is often decorated with gadrooning, fluting, and cast floral and animal motifs. Wright was elected to the Goldsmiths' Company livery in 1758, and more...

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A George III silver lidded jug, of baluster form and beaded…

George III Silver Lidded Jug by Charles Wright, London 1775

A George III silver lidded jug, of baluster form and beaded rims, the hinged domed lid with openwork shell thumbpiece, and scrolling handle, Charles Wright, London 1775, height 23 cm. Weight 940 gm.

George II sterling silver coffee pot, footed baluster shape,…

George II sterling silver coffee pot, London 1759, Charles Wright

George II sterling silver coffee pot, footed baluster shape, domed lid with flaming finial, bird head spout with acanthus decoration, the foot with gadrooned rim, London 1759, maker Charles Wright, 27 cm high ,approx 808 grams

A George III silver hot water pot, of baluster form with wooden…

George III Silver Hot Water Pot with Armorial Engraving

A George III silver hot water pot, of baluster form with wooden scroll handle, the hinged cover with wrythen bud finial and gadrooned rim, the body engraved with armorial, on a round gadrooned foot. London 1762 by Thomas Whipham and Charles Wright. 831gm.

Large George III sterling silver tankard / pitcher hallmarked…

George III Silver Tankard with Animal Relief Decoration

Large George III sterling silver tankard / pitcher hallmarked London 1767, maker: Thomas Whipham & Charles Wright, decorated with in relief animals in a traditional English scene, with later embellishments and addition of a spout to form a jug, total…

An early George III sterling silver tankard, Thomas Whipham &…

George III Silver Tankard with Floral Decoration

An early George III sterling silver tankard, Thomas Whipham & Charles Wright, London, 1762, Baluster shaped with a scrolling handle on a moulded spreading foot, repousse floral and foliate decoration with a blank cartouche, 13 cm high, 424g

A George III English sterling silver coffee pot. A very fine…

George III Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, 1764

A George III English sterling silver coffee pot. A very fine example with engraved armorial crest and attractive serpentine tapering spout with an oval scalloped mount. Heavy gadrooned top rim and a circular high raised double domed cover with stylized…

George III sterling silver tankard Double crest to front,…

George III Sterling Silver Tankard, London 1779, Maker CW

George III sterling silver tankard Double crest to front, hallmarked London 1779, maker CW Charles Wright, 11.5 cm high, 250gms.

A George III silver sugar box, circular on spreading foot with…

George III Silver Sugar Box with Floral Finial

A George III silver sugar box, circular on spreading foot with domed cover surmounted by a floral finial, floral chased and engraved. London 1760 by Thomas Whipham & Charles Wright. Diameter 12 cm, 513gm. Provenance: The Beverley Allen Collection

A George III silver coffee pot, baluster on circular foot,…

George III Silver Coffee Pot with Swan Crest

A George III silver coffee pot, baluster on circular foot, chased and engraved with florals, boxwood scroll handle, crested: a swan gorged and chained, Motto: Sit Nomen Decus. London 1775 by Thomas Whipham & Charles Wright. Solder repair above spout.…

George III hallmarked sterling silver two handled cup by…

George III Sterling Silver Cup by Charles Wright, London 1774

George III hallmarked sterling silver two handled cup by Charles Wright, London, 1774, 660 grams

George III sterling silver coffee pot, hallmarked, Charles…

Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Charles Wright, 1770

George III sterling silver coffee pot, hallmarked, Charles Wright, 1770, London, of baluster form, set with a spiral finial, s-scroll handle, spiral finial, acanthus spout and engraved with cartouche monogram, on stepped circular foot, height 28.5 cm,…

A pair of early George III sterling silver butter dishes, of…

George III Sterling Silver Scalloped Butter Dishes

A pair of early George III sterling silver butter dishes, of scalloped shell form with scroll feet. By Thomas Whipman & Charles Wright, London, 1767, 250g and 14 cm long

A very large and fine George III sterling silver tankard by…

George III Silver Tankard by Whipham & Wright, London 1764

A very large and fine George III sterling silver tankard by Thomas Whipham & Charles Wright London 1764, 730g and17 cm high

George II sterling silver hot water jug baluster form with…

Georgian Silver Hot Water Jug with Embossed Decorations

George II sterling silver hot water jug baluster form with raffia bound handle terminating in leaf motif, embossed decorations, fluted and acanthus spout, engraved armorial, London 1763, makers Thomas Whipham and Charles Wright

A pair of George III sterling silver sauce tureens and covers…

George III silver sauce tureens with Earl's crest

A pair of George III sterling silver sauce tureens and covers by Charles Wright, London 1782 each with beaded loop handles and engraved with contemporary Earl's crest, 15 cm high, 22 cm across the handles, 1275 grams

A George III sterling silver two handled tea urn by Charles…

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Urn, London 1782

A George III sterling silver two handled tea urn by Charles Wright, London 1782 with beaded borders and urn finial, 38 cm high, 1120 grams

English hallmarked sterling silver George III meat skewer…

Georgian Dragon Armorial Silver Meat Skewer

English hallmarked sterling silver George III meat skewer having a ribbon type looped end, with an engraved dragon armorial. London, 1764, maker Thomas Whipham & Charles Wright. Condition: good, minor age related wear. Length 27.8 cm. Weight 73g

English hallmarked sterling silver George III kettle on a…

George III Sterling Silver Kettle on Burner Stand

English hallmarked sterling silver George III kettle on a burner stand, having a side hinged dome lid, a swing handle decorated with flowers, with dolphins to each side & a cane woven insulation. The round body with later partially chased detail decorated…

A George III sterling silver bright cut drum tea pot by Charles…

Georgian Silver Tea Pot with Coat of Arms

A George III sterling silver bright cut drum tea pot by Charles Wright, London 1778 with engraved contempoary coat of arms and script initials, 13 cm high

A George III silver coffee pot by Charles Wright, London 1774,…

Georgian silver coffee pot with armorial cartouche

A George III silver coffee pot by Charles Wright, London 1774, of baluster form, the domed-hinged cover with acorn finial and gadrooned rim, the wood scroll handle with shell moulded junction, with acanthus scroll moulded spout, on a gadrooned circular…

George III sterling silver mug, hallmarked London 1775, maker…

Georgian Sterling Silver Baluster Mug, London 1775

George III sterling silver mug, hallmarked London 1775, maker Charles Wright, plain baluster mug, height 13 cm, 408 grams approx.

George II sterling silver tankard plain baluster form with…

George II Silver Tankard with Acanthus Top & Engraved Cartouche

George II sterling silver tankard plain baluster form with acanthus top scroll handle and engraved cartouche, London, 1767, Makers Thomas Whipham and Charles Wright.

A George III silver ale jug (with altered handle), possibly by…

George III Silver Ale Jug with Altered Handle, London 1772

A George III silver ale jug (with altered handle), possibly by Charles Wright, London 1772 of plain baluster form with a leaf-capped scroll handle, raised on a stepped circular base, height 18 cm, weight 684gms