Soria, Narciso Práxedes
(Madrid, 1786 - Madrid, 1854)
Soria, Narciso Práxedes. Madrid, 1786 – 13.11.1854. Goldsmith and diamond cutter.
He belonged to a large family of silversmiths. His father, Narciso Severo Soria, was master to numerous apprentices and one of the wealthiest smiths at the Court. His brothers Fernando and Manuel, and his nephew Victor, also worked as goldsmiths. Three of his sons, Ildefonso, Juan and Antonio, would followed in his footsteps.
He began his training under his father, who applied for his apprenticeship certificate on 30th August 1803. He appeared for his first apprentices' examination on 2nd December 1805, without obtaining any awards. On 28th July 1807, he was granted the title of manciple at his father's request. In the list of officials published by the...