Emes, Rebecca (English, d. 1830)

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Rebecca Emes was an English silversmith who was celebrated for her tableware and household wares.

In 1796 her husband, John Emes, a watercolour painter and engraver, became a partner of the London silversmith company owned by Thomas Chawner where Rebecca began silversmithing. After John died in 1808, Rebecca became a partner in the company with Edward Barnard, and the business operated under the name Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard. 

After Rebecca withdrew from the company in 1829, it operated under the name Edward Barnard and Sons Ltd.