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Here are some advertisments that were published in the Newcastle Courant by the silversmith George Murray. He opened his shop at in the Side in Newcastle in 1805 and remained there until ill health forced him to retire in 1816.

23-2-1811. Wanted to the silversmith business, two apprentices; and a young man as labourer. Apply Geo. Murray. Silversmith, In the Side.

29-10-1814. Wanted a Spoonmaker. A good workman, sober and steady, may have permanent employment. Also two stout lads, about 14 years of age, as apprentices. Apply Geo. Murray, In the Side.

3-6-1815. Wanted an apprentice to a silversmith. Apply George Murray, In the Side, Foot of Dean Street.

George Murray died in 1816.

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One final advertisment for George Murray appeared in the Newcastle Courant on 17th February 1816.

To Silversmiths. George Murray having resolved to decline business, on account of ill health, hereby gives notice to the trade, that he means to dispose of all his tools and fixtures, as soon as possible, by private contract. Any of the trade wishing to extend, or one going to commence business, would find here a favourable opportunity. GM having for a number of years carried on a considerable manufacturing business, of course well known to most dealers in the northern counties, would on behalf of a successor, solicit all his customers for a continuance of their favours to him.

The last mention by the same newspaper was reported on the 16th November 1816.

Died. On Monday last, at Dundee, Mr George Murray, late of this town, silversmith.

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These are the quarterly figures, taken from the ledgers of the Newcastle Assay Office, of the submissions of silver by George Murray.

Amounts shown are in ounces.



The figures show how his business was at its peak when he was struck down by ill-health.



The mark of George Murray on an undated Newcastle assayed desert spoon.

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