Born in or about 1772, Francis Dormieux married Ann Gladwin in Bengal 7 Jan 1799. He advertised engraving executed “in the neatest manner and on the most reasonable terms” in The Calcutta Gazette between June and August 1803. He and his wife baptised a son, also Francis Dormieux (1805-1879), at Calcutta in 1806, as well as daughters Eliza Charlotte in 1811 and Mary Amelia in 1820. As a silversmith, he worked in partnership with Francis Vrignon as “Francis Dormieux & Co.” 1815-1821, successors to “John Hunt & Co.”.
This example of his work is a marrow scoop. It is in good overall condition.
Stamped the back including '1816' and 'FD'.
It measures just over 23cm long and weighs 50 grams.