Patey, Thomas

Gender:
Male
Date and place of birth:
Unknown
Date and place of death:
bur. 28.12.1789. St.James's, Piccadilly, London
Worked:
N/A
Known places of work:
N/A
Known techniques:
N/A
Known materials:
N/A
Frames:
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Signature:
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Introduction:

Though recorded in McKechnie, THOMAS PATEY was not a profilist. The error came about from misreading a stylised "J" for a 'T' on one of J, Patey's 2 known trade labels. Illustrated by McKechnie, the image of the label is shown more clearly in her book (p.671) than online.

Land tax records and an electoral register show Thomas Patey was a Victualler of Argyll Street, Piccadilly, London from 1784 until his death in December 1789. Married in November 1781, his wife gave birth to 2 sons and 3 daughters between 1781 and 1787. To date, no conclusive record shows a familial connection to J. Patey the profilist. J. Patey's given name has also eluded research.

Of passing interest is the fact Thomas Patey's daughter Emily (1787-1877) married pianist Samuel Chappell in 1808. Samuel founded Chappell and Co. in 1812, becoming an extremely successful Royal-Appointed piano manufacturer and sheet music publisher. After his death, his sons expanded the business and at her death aged 90 in 1877, Emily's estate was valued at approximately £2 million (in 2021 values).

Revised 10 October 2022 (Brian Wellings)

 

Additional research about Thomas Patey:

Source: McKechnie (Author of, British Silhouette Artists and their Work 1760-1860)

Patey, Thomas (McKechnie Section 4)