Pair of Art Deco Crystal Decanters

Description

This pair of Art Deco crystal decanters, dating to 1936 and 1938, feature thick tapered bodies with shaped vertical lines cut into the crystal. Each decanter is formed as a stylised fan, fitted with a stepped sterling silver collar and matching fan shaped crystal stopper.

The silver collars are hallmarked Birmingham, one by Aide Brothers for 1936 and the other by Walker & Hall for 1938. Although produced by different Birmingham silversmiths, the pair were almost certainly retailed together through the same retailer, explaining the variation in makers while maintaining an identical design.

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Measurements

22cm High x 17cm Wide x 7cm Deep (8.66 x 6.7 x 2.76 Inches)

Who were the Adie Brothers?

Adie Brothers were Birmingham based silversmiths located on Frederick Street in 1902. They later became Adie Brothers Ltd and registered new hallmarks in 1922. Best known for making vanity cases alongside a wide range of silver serving items. In the late 1960s Aide Brothers Ltd became part of British Silverware, which closed in 1968.

For further information see our Makers and Retailers profile on Adie Brothers.

Who were Walker and Hall?

Walker and Hall were established by George Walker in Sheffield in 1845. As an Assistant to Dr. John Wright, who had conducted important experiments on electroplating methods, Walker secured the Royalty of electroplating for Sheffield. In 1853 the business was joined by Henry Hall and became ‘Walker & Hall’.

For further information see our Makers and Retailers profile on Walker and Hall.

What is Art Deco?

The Art Deco period was a style of visual arts, architecture, and product design that first appeared in France in the 1910s. It flourished in the United States and Europe during the 1920s to early 1930s. It was hugely prevalent through styling and design of the exterior and interior of anything from large structures to small objects and even influenced fashion and jewellery. Art Deco has influenced bridges, buildings, ships, ocean liners, trains, cars, trucks, buses, furniture, and everyday objects like radios and vacuum cleaners. It has become extremely popular today and is highly desirable to collectors and trendsetters in the fashion industry.

What is Sterling Silver?

Sterling silver refers to the alloy of metal containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper or zinc. Sterling Silver objects are stamped with the 925 mark to confirm their authenticity.

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