# William Tassie

> William Tassie was a British gem engraver and cameo modeller of Scottish descent, who worked in London in the early 19th century. He took over the business of his uncle, James Tassie, after James's death in 1799. He added largely to his uncle's collection of casts and medallions. His portrait of Pitt, in particular, was very popular, and circulated widely.

*British jeweler*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Designer
- **Category:** Designers
- **Born:** 1777
- **Died:** 1860-10-26
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

William Tassie was a British gem engraver and cameo modeller of Scottish descent, who worked in London in the early 19th century. He took over the business of his uncle, James Tassie, after James's death in 1799. He added largely to his uncle's collection of casts and medallions. His portrait of Pitt, in particular, was very popular, and circulated widely.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 31.7
- **Momentum:** 1.8

## Sources
- [William Tassie](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Tassie)
- [William Tassie](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Tassie)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8019181)

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