Alice Sheene facts for kids
Alice Sheene was a talented English silversmith. A silversmith is an artist who creates beautiful objects from silver. She lived and worked in London during the early 1700s.
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Who Was Alice Sheene?
Alice Sheene was a skilled craftswoman. She was married to Joseph Sheene, who was also a silversmith. After his death, Alice decided to continue working in the family business.
Starting Her Own Business
On April 29, 1700, Alice Sheene officially registered her own unique mark. This mark was like her personal signature on the silver items she made. It showed that the piece was created by her. She was known as a "largeworker," which meant she made bigger silver items, not just small jewelry. Her workshop was located at Ball Alley, Lombard Street, in London. She continued to create silver pieces until about 1715.
Famous Works by Alice Sheene
Alice Sheene's beautiful silver creations are now found in museums around the world.
Silver Casters
A set of three casters made by Alice Sheene in 1701 or 1702 is now at the Art Institute of Chicago. Casters are small containers, like shakers, used for things like salt, pepper, or sugar.
Queen Anne Tankard
The National Museum of Women in the Arts owns a special silver item made by Alice Sheene. It is a Queen Anne tankard with a cover, created in 1706. A tankard is a large drinking cup, often with a lid.
The Tazza
The Israel Museum has a tazza made by Alice Sheene. A tazza is a wide, shallow cup or dish, often on a footed base. This piece was likely made around 1714. Many other silver items with her unique mark have also been found over the years.
