Hannah Northcote facts for kids

Hannah Northcote (born Coley) was a talented English silversmith. She lived from about 1761 to 1831.

Who Was Hannah Northcote?

Hannah Northcote was born around 1761. Her father, Simeon Coley, was a buckle maker. When he passed away in 1798, Hannah was one of his heirs. She shared his estate with her two sisters and a brother.

Starting Her Career

Hannah married Thomas Northcote in 1788. He was a spoon maker. After his death, Hannah decided to become a goldsmith herself. She registered her first official mark on June 6, 1798. This mark showed that the silver pieces were made by her. She registered a second mark on December 3, 1799.

Where She Lived

Hannah Northcote lived in London, England. For a while, she lived on Barkley Street in Clerkenwell. By March 1800, she had moved to 9 Cross Street in Hatton Garden. This area was well-known for its jewelry and goldsmith businesses.

Her Lasting Legacy

Many beautiful pieces made by Hannah Northcote still exist today. For example, a special stand for a teapot, made in 1809, is now in a museum. This piece is owned by the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Hannah Northcote passed away on September 9, 1831. She was buried in Bunhill Fields, where a monument was built to remember her.