James Benson
1826–1878 (age 52)
Biography
James Benson (1826–1878) was a goldsmith whose craft represented the skilled artisanship that flourished during the Victorian era. His profession demanded not only technical skill but also an appreciation for beauty and design, qualities that characterized the finest craftsmen of his age.
Benson was interred at the Church of St Mary in Walton-on-Thames, where his memory is honored. His life exemplifies the important contributions made by skilled tradesmen and artisans to the cultural and material life of Victorian England.