John Deval

John Deval (1701–1774) was an 18th-century British sculptor and Master Mason, as was his namesake son (1728–1794). He was Chief Mason to the Crown and was the mason for the Tower of London and Royal Mews.

Life

Main entrance to the Royal Mews
The Foundling Hospital, Holborn, London

He was born in Eynsham in Oxfordshire, the son of George Deval who died shortly before his birth. In 1718 he was a "bound apprentice" to Joshua Fletcher of Woodstock, Oxfordshire. He became a Freeman in 1727 and went to work for Andrew Jelfe in London.

Around 1750 he became Master Mason to the King and in 1760 he became Master of the Worshipful Company of Masons in London, the highest position a mason could reach.

He died in 1774 and was buried at Isleworth.

John Deval the younger

Born in 1728 he trained under his father and became Master Mason to the King in 1774 and in 1784 followed in his shoes as being made Master of the Worshipful Company of Masons.

Known works (Elder)

Known works (Younger)

South front of Somerset House
Temple Of Concord at Audley End
  • Queen Mary block at Greenwich
    Queen Mary block at Greenwich
  • Interior marblework at Royal Naval Chapel in Greenwich
    Interior marblework at Royal Naval Chapel in Greenwich
  • Mansion House in London
    Mansion House in London
  • Guy's Hospital in 18th century
    Guy's Hospital in 18th century
  • Newgate Prison
    Newgate Prison
  • King's Bench Prison
    King's Bench Prison

References

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