Gabriel Sleath Explained

Gabriel Sleath (c. 1674 - c. 24 March 1756), the son of a tallow chandler, was a London gold- and silversmith and an outspoken critic of Huguenot goldsmiths' working in England.

Sleath was born and died in Barnet, London. In 1753, he entered into a partnership with Francis Crump, his former apprentice.

He was buried from St Vedast Foster Lane.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Koopman Rare Art.
2. Web site: An Historic and Nostalgic Festive Trail Round N.E. London.
3. Web site: Silver Forums at 925-1000.com. www.925-1000.com.
4. Web site: Catalogue description Will of Gabriel Sleath, Goldsmith of Saint Vedast Foster Lane, City of London. March 24, 1756. National Archive of the UK.