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Title: Edward Twycross
Post by: Emmarine on Monday 23 April 07 20:59 BST (UK)

He was a silversmith who worked in Dublin in the 1820's and possibly later. He signed his pieces TWY+.
He may also have been the author of a well known reference book called "The Mansions of England and Wales." does anyone have information, thanks.

Title: Re: Edward Twycross
Post by: Christopher on Monday 04 June 07 13:42 BST (UK)

Hiya Emmarine,

Although "The Mansiions of England and Wales" has little to do with Dublin I'd have expected to find a copy of that book in the Dublin Public Library if it was written by someone with Dublin connections. It's not listed in the Library's online catalogue. 

Christopher

Title: Re: Edward Twycross
Post by: Emmarine on Monday 04 June 07 18:59 BST (UK)

Thanks, Christopher for your research. How did you come across this topic?
I have seen a set of his books in the New York City Public Library, and they were part of the original Astor collection. They are large volumes and quite impressive with many engravings.

Do you have any information about Edward Twycross, the silversmith?

Thanks

emmarine

Title: Re: Edward Twycross
Post by: Christopher on Monday 04 June 07 19:47 BST (UK)

There's a picture of an 1823 Irish Sterling Silver Sugar Tong with Dublin marks of  Edward Twycross  (http://www.silvervaultcharleston.com/british.htm) and Laurence Keary on the Silver Vault of Charleston website.

Title: Re: Edward Twycross
Post by: Emmarine on Thursday 07 June 07 21:14 BST (UK)

Thanks, I saw that also. The shamrock on the tongs seemed to confirm the Irish connection. I know a lot of records were destroyed in Ireland.
The only personal info about Edward was that he had a subscription to a topography magazine, with his address.
Twycross, Edward, Esq., Upper Ormond-Quay, Dublin
Is this a dock. Do you know where this is, and what is there now?
thanks,
Chris

Title: Re: Edward Twycross
Post by: dublin1850 on Friday 08 June 07 07:16 BST (UK)

John Twycross and Son, Goldsmiths, are listed at 69 Dame street in directories from 1822, 1824 and 1829 - presumably this was their business address.

For those that know Dublin, 69 Dame Street is where the Mermaid Cafe is now.
http://www.mermaid.ie/

Title: Re: Edward Twycross
Post by: Emmarine on Thursday 05 July 07 17:52 BST (UK)

Thanks for going to the trouble of answering with this valuable informtion.  I also looked at the Mermaid pub website that has some very good photgraphs. Is the entrance at the left double arch.?
What directories did you use to discover this?

Since you know Dublin history, if you have time  could you find out any other facts about this family? I am located in New York and am most grateful to you and the other gentleman,
thanks.