Ebenezer Coker | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1783 |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Silversmith |
Ebenezer Coker (?-1783) was an English silversmith. He began his career in 1738. [1] One of his chamber candlesticks is at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. [1] Four of his candlesticks were sold for $15,000 at a 2012 Christie's auction. [2]
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