In 1790, John Law registered a silver mark from Howard Street. This was apparently John Law (bapt.1755-1819), the son of Thomas Law (Bradbury, 19121; Crosskey, 20112). In 1797, John Law was listed in a directory as a pen and silver blade maker, 48 Howard Street. In 1807 (and again in 1810), a ‘Half Moon’ mark was registered for use on silver wares. By then, the business was John Law & Son, fruit knife manufacturer. The firm was last listed at Howard Street in 1818 as a maker of p....