[1] During their marriage, she gave birth to six children: John Joseph (Joss), Letitia, Ann, Peter, William and Jonathan.

After about 1774, Hester Bateman worked to build up the business at 107 Bunhill Row, London with her sons Jonathan (1747-1791) and Peter (1740-1825).

[2] The family specialised in household silverware in a neo classical style, and she expanded their range to include many goods such as tea caddies, jugs, salvers, salt cellars, wine labels, trays and ink wells.

[7][8] Hester Bateman died on 16 September 1794 at her home at 107 Bunhill Row and was buried at St Luke's, Old Street, London.

[3] Jonathan's widow Ann-Olympe (Dowling) (1748–1813) entered a hallmark with her brother-in-law Peter ("PB" over "AB") and worked for the company until 1805.