Paul Jacques de Lamerie: The King’s Silversmith of Georgian England Paul Jacques de Lamerie (9 April 1688 – 1 August 1751) stands as a towering figure in the history of English silversmithing, often hailed as the “greatest silversmith working in England in the 18th century.” His legacy isn’t simply one of exquisite craftsmanship; it's a reflection of a pivotal moment where continental European artistry – particularly French and Dutch influences – profoundly shaped British design. Born in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, to a minor French Huguenot nobleman who sought refuge in London following…