William Harrison (free 1646, died 1701), London silversmith, apprenticed to plateworker Abraham Smith 1638, free 1646. Of his work during his early years remain many small pieces such as sweetmeat dishes and wine tasters however his work blossomed during the 1660’s when he worked for the two leading London goldsmith bankers Edward Backwell and Sir Robert Viner. In 1670 Harrison was one among the silversmiths subcontracted by Backwell to make a set of dining plate for the Royal Prince. During his long career Harrison was active within the Goldsmiths Company. He bound ten apprentices, of whom eight became free by service, including the important silversmiths Joseph Ashe, William Denny and John Bache. It is suggested that Harrison probably retired to the country shortly after 1680.