London 1723 by Robert Hill (free 17th July 1707)
A George I sterling silver punch bowl

Of plain rounded circular form with a caulked rim, upon a domed circular foot. Fully marked underneath.

Diameter – 29.5 cm / 11.6 inches

Height – 17.2 cm / 6.75 inches

Weight – 1620 grams / 52.08 ozt

“It is interesting to note that there is evidence that he received the commissions for the annual presentation dish given by the Jewish congregation of Bevis Marks to the Lord Mayor, which had earlier been made by John Ruslen (q.v.) and that the latter's address was also Swithin Lane. There seems a strong possibility therefore that Hill was Ruslen's successor (but see Thomas Hill, below). His mark is comparatively rarely found and usually on pieces of some merit. It may be that he was basically a banker- goldsmith undertaking occasional commissions such as the Jewish dishes.” (Grimwade p. 546)