Mary Troby Explained

Mary Troby was an English silversmith.

Troby was the widow of silversmith John Troby.^[1] She registered her mark on 17 December 1804 and remained active until around 1808. Classed as a smallworker, she lived at 2 Ship Court, Old Bailey.^[2] With her husband she had three children including William Troby, also active as a silversmith.^{[1] [3]}

A George III centerpiece by Troby, dating to 1808, is in the collection of the National Museum of Women in the Arts.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mary Troby - Antique Silver from waxantiques. www.waxantiques.com. Mar 10, 2019.
2. Book: Philippa Glanville. Jennifer Faulds Goldsborough. National Museum of Women in the Arts (U.S.). Women Silversmiths, 1685–1845: Works from the Collection of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. registration. 1990. Thames and Hudson. 978-0-500-23578-2.
3. Web site: Silver Forums at 925-1000.com. www.925-1000.com. Mar 10, 2019.