Hester Batemans's long career began after the death of her husband John Bateman().
John was a chainmaker in London, but little is known about him.
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After his death, Hester began to build the business, entering her first silver mark in and continuing to expand the business and went on to be one of the best known of the female silversmiths working in London during the 18th century.
She produced many items in her workshop such as, creamers, salvers, teapots and serving pieces. While not as well respected as some of the other fine female silver smiths like Ann Tanqueray and Elizabeth Buteux, her work is certainly more affordable to the average collector and there are more authentic pieces available on the market.
By bringing her children and their spouses into the business, she created a family business which continued until long after her addition to Hester herself, she was later joined by her sons,