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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