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Adie Brothers Ltd

The 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.

Alfred Dunhill

Alfred Dunhill was Born September 30th 1872. From 1890 Dunhill ran a company that sold motoring accessories through mail order under the name Dunhill's Motorities. In 1902 he opened a shop on Conduit Street, Mayfair which sold clothing and accessories to chauffeurs and their employers. In 1904 he developed the “windshield pipe”, which would allow motorists to smoke whilst driving, and went on to open a tobacconists in St. James in 1907. The shop offered tailored tobacco blends and its...

Alphonse Tahan

Alphonse Tahan was the official cabinet maker for French Emperor Napoleon III and his wife Empress Eugenie. Based in Paris and recognised for their fine quality items winning medals at both The Great Exhibition in London 1851 and at the Exposition Universelle, Paris 1855. After his death, the company was carried on by his son Jean Pierre Alexandre Tahan.

Andrew Barrett & Sons

Born in Ireland in 1819. He started out as a brush and comb maker at 118 Piccadilly London in 1846. By 1865 his company had expanded to several addresses 53 Albermarle St, 63 & 64 Piccadilly, 186 Oxford St and 29 St. Georges Pl and Edgware Road. By 1899 his sons had joined the company and expanded the premises further to neighbouring numbers on Albermarle st. Despite being listed as a brush manufacturer, A. Barrett manufactured trunks and travelling equipment...

Asprey of London

Asprey was established in 1781 by William Asprey, and was originally set up to be a silk printing business, but soon became a luxury emporium. Located in central London, Asprey advertised 'articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.' As the business grew the company acquired several manufacturing facilities and hired silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewelers and watchmakers including...

Austin of Dublin

George Austin was a cabinet maker in Dublin starting in the early 1800s and the business traded throughout the 1800s. He specialised in campaign furniture with portable writing desks, dressing cases and decanter boxes. His son Thomas joined the business around the 1840s and was just as skilled as his father with both winning numerous awards from Dublin exhibitions and being commended for their work at The Great Exhibition in London. Their quality of workmanship and renown meant that they...

Barker Brothers

Barker Brothers were one of the oldest Birmingham silversmiths being established in 1801. They traded under the name Barker Brothers until 1871 when the company became “Barker Brothers Silversmiths Ltd”. At this time they also produced silverware out of Chester alongside their Birmingham offices. In the 1960's the company merged with Ellis & Co. The company maintained production for so long due to the versatility of products and moving with the styles at the time. The company went into administration...

Baxter

Edward Baxter was a retailer who operated out of 16 Cockspur st London in the 1800s.

Black Forest

Brockwell & Son

Brockwell & Son silversmiths was founded by Henry Titterton Brockwell in 1875 and operated out of Brooke Street in London.

Bruce Russell & Son

Bruce Russell & Son is a Silversmiths located on the Island of Guernsey off the English Coast. Operating since 1974 and the only surviving silversmith on the island.

Carlton Ware Ltd

Chantry Silversmiths Limited

Charles Aldridge

Charles Aldridge was a London silversmith who started as an apprentice to his uncle Edward Aldridge in 1758 before taking over the company in 1766. He partnered with Henry Green Co in 1775. The partnership dissolved in 1786 and Charles Aldridge continued until 1795 specialising in tea and serveware.

Charles Henry

Charles Usher

The business Was founded by Charles Usher and Rueben Usher trading under the title "Charles Usher & Son". It would later be named "The Usher Manufacturing Co'. The business was registered with the Birmingham, London and Chester Assay Offices.

Child & Child

Christofle

In 1830 Charles Christofle became the manager of a Jewellery Workshop which belonged to his wife's family. Producing fine silver flatware and home accessories created by many famous artists and designers including Antoine Perrin, Man Ray, Jean Cocteau, Gio Ponti, Andrée Putman, Martin Szekely, Ito Morabito and Richard Hutten. Today the company is still owned by the Christofle family.

Chubb & Son

Colen Hewer

Colen Hewer was a silversmith operating out of Northampton street, Cheshire. First registered in 1867.

Daniel & Arter

Established in Birmingham in the late 19th century by Thomas Henry Daniel & Thomas Richard Arter. The company operated out of Globe Nevada Silver Works, Highgate street, Birmingham which did nickel-silver and electroplating. The company entered hallmarks in the Sheffield Assay Office in 1906 and the London Assay Office in 1913. However, both of these hallmarks were rarely used.

David Edwards

David Edwards of 21 King Street, Bloomsbury Square was Writing Box and Case maker to the Royal family and inventor of the patent military travelling case. He also made tea chests, jewellery boxes, sewing boxes and canteen cases of the highest quality. He and his brother Thomas were also known to have worked from James Street and Orange Street. Edwards was known for using the highest quality timbers, intricate inlaid brass, decorative handles and complex mechanisms for secret compartments. He...

Deakin & Francis Ltd

Deakin & Francis Ltd is a British company that has been producing high-quality jewelry and accessories since 1786. The company was founded by John Deakin and James Francis in Birmingham, England, and is still family-owned and operated. Deakin & Francis is known for its exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail and has a reputation for producing some of the finest jewellery and accessories in the world. The company's products include a wide range of items, such as cufflinks, tie pins,...

Douglas Clock Co Ltd

E & J Leek

A Birmingham Registered company operating from 1921 - 1947. They sold out of Empire Works on Livery Street in Birmingham.

Edmund Nye

Edmund Nye was a British manufacturer of Tunbridge ware, a type of decorative woodwork that is made in the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England. Tunbridge ware is typically made from thin sheets of wood that are cut into decorative patterns and then assembled to form boxes, trays, and other decorative items. Edmund Nye was known for producing high-quality Tunbridge ware that was decorated with intricate geometric patterns and other decorative motifs. It is not clear when Nye...

Edward Junior

Edwards & Jones

Established by Edward Henry Edwards and Alexander Jones in London 1860. Located on 161 & 167 Regent Street London. This manufacturer operated until 1895.

Fenton Brothers Ltd

Established by two brothers John and Frank Fenton in Sheffield in 1875. Working out of the South Moor Works East street. They became Fenton Brothers Ltd in 1896. They supplied ships, restaurants and hotels with their fine silver wares and were famous for their folding biscuit tins. They became makers to the war office during the first world war.

Finnigans Ltd

In 1830 Benjamin Finnigan opened a workshop in Newton Street Mill and a Finnigans shop at number 15 Market Street Manchester. Originally known for manufacturing high-quality dressing cases and travelling trunks. Benjamin registered hallmarks with both Chester and London assay offices in 1830. After his death in 1868, his son William continued the business and in 1879 opened a Finnigans shop at New Bond Street, London. The shop soon had an impressive list of names on the books such as...

Fortnum & Mason

Frank Cobb

Frank Cobb (born 1878) was the son of an engine turner and worked as a clerk in an electro-plating factory. In 1903 he founded his own business and operated out of a property on West Street, Sheffield. He worked making plated goods and registered hallmarks at the Sheffield Assay Office in 1903, 1905 and 1907. Cobb was successful throughout the 1920s and ended up purchasing several other companies including Boardman, Clarence Works and Glossop & Co. Frank Cobb passed away...

G Betjemann & Sons

George Betjemann started as an apprentice cabinet maker from a young age working for his Father in Law. In 1848, his two sons George William Betjemann and John Betjemann joined him under apprenticeships until 1846 when George William Betjemann started his own business with his two sons. In 1859 George moved to a new premises on Pentonville road, London. This was when the business became known as 'Betjemann & Sons'. John Betjemann was grandfather of the later famous poet laureate...

G. Nathan & R. Hayes

Gaimes

Gaimes was a manufacturer who operated out of No.54 Pauls Chuch Yards & No.56 Cornhill, London. They were a cutler and perfumer that also made Dressing cases and writing desks.

Ganemede

Ganemede were Papier Mache makers and retailers from Srinagar in the Kashmir Valley, India.

George & Thomas Seddon

George & Thomas Seddon was a British firm of furniture makers who were active in the 19th century. The company was founded by George Seddon and his son Thomas in 1849 and operated in London, England. George & Thomas Seddon produced a wide range of furniture items, including tables, chairs, and cabinets, and were known for their high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. The company's furniture was popular with the wealthy and was often commissioned for use in grand houses...

George Henry Cowell

George Henry Cowell was a London silversmith who specialised in Boxes and Cigarette cases from 1908-1925.

George Philip & Son

George Philip & Son was a British company that was founded in 1834 by George Philip. The company was a publisher and seller of maps, atlases, and other cartographic products, and became one of the leading map firms in the United Kingdom. George Philip & Son produced a wide range of maps and atlases covering a variety of subjects, including geography, history, and science. The company also produced globes and other educational products. George Philip & Son was known for...

Gibson & Co Ltd

Gibson & Co. Ltd. was a British company that produced high-quality silverware and other items made from precious metals. The company was founded in the 19th century and operated in Birmingham, England, which was a centre of the British jewellery and silverware industry. Gibson & Co. was known for its attention to detail and craftsmanship and produced a wide range of items, including tea sets, candelabra, and other decorative items. The company's products were sold through a network of retailers...

Glo-Hill

Founded in Montreal in 1945, the Glo Hill Company was the creation of brothers-in-law Jack Globus and Harry Hill. Jack’s brothers, Leo and Saul, joined the company shortly after its creation. The Globus brothers along with Harry Hill began developing Glo Hill’s brand which quickly became common place in high end retail outlets.  What started with picture frames and cutlery items, soon developed into chrome hollowware pieces used in home entertaining. Serving pieces (some of which were tiered) along with...

Gorham Manufacturing Co

Gorham Manufacturing Co. was an American company that was founded in 1831 by Jabez Gorham. The company was a producer of high-quality silverware and other items made from precious metals and was based in Providence, Rhode Island. Gorham Manufacturing was known for its attention to detail and craftsmanship and produced a wide range of items, including tea sets, candelabra, and other decorative items. The company's products were sold through a network of retailers and distributors around the United States. Gorham...

Grey & Co

H. Spencer

H. Spencer was a manufacturer operating out of 74 Lamb's Conduit Street, London.

Hamilton & Co

Harman Brothers

Harman Brothers operated out of Spencer Street in Birmingham from 1918 to 1997. Renowned for boxes, ashtrays and cigarette cases.

Harrods Ltd

Heath & Middleton

Henry Bourne and Daniel J. O'Neill

Henry John Batson & Albert Edward Batson

Henry Mathews

Henry Wilkinson & Co

Hewlins

Horton & Allday

Hour Lavigne

Howell James & Co.

J. A. Henckels

J. C. Vickery

James Collard Vickery his Partner Arthur Thomas Hobbs purchased a long established business of William Griggs, a bookseller at 183 Regent Street London in 1890 and expanded the companies stock to include jewellery and dressing cases. In 1891 the partnership dissolved and Vickery carried on the business on his own and in 1900 expanded the company into 179 and 181 Regent street and obtained several royal warrants. The business was acquired by James Walker Ltd in the late 1930's.

J. R. Ltd

Jacques Adnet

Jacques Adnet, born April 1900, was a French art deco modernist designer. Growing up in the 20th century he studied at the municipal school of design in Auxerre. His designs focus on functionality and simplicity which made him an icon of luxurious French Modernism. Even with their simple designs many of his pieces are easily recognisable.

Jaeger-LeCoultre

James Dixon & Son

James Newman

Jennens & Bettridge

Aaron Jennens and T.H. Bettridge acquired Henry Clays workshops in 1816 and continued the manufacture papier mache items until 1864. They were based in Birmingham, but opened branches in London and eventually Paris and New York.

John & Archibald Douglas

John Denzilow

John Grinsell & Sons

Originally established in Birmingham in 1864 as Grinsell & Bourne. When the partnership was dissolved in 1871 John Grinsell started a new business with his four sons (Thomas Bywater Grinsell, James Erazmus Grinsell, Lorenzo Grinsell and Joseph Charles Grinsell) known as John Grinsell & Sons. The company operated out of Victoria Works, 57 tower street St. George's, Birmingham and they had showrooms in London and Glasgow. In 1905 the firm was changed to John Grinsell & Sons Ltd and was...

John Johnston & Co

John Pollock

John Round & Sons Ltd

Established in 1847 by John Round in Sheffield working out of a small workshop attached to the side of his house in Tudor Street.rnThe business proved successful and the John went into partnership with his son Edwin, and the company worked under the title John Round.

John Thomas Heath & John Hartshorne Middleton

John Wakefield

Jones & Crompton

Joseph Rodgers & Sons

Keith Murray

Keith Murray was a renowned designer who worked in field of glass, ceramics and metalware from 1920 to 1939. He trained and worked as an architect until the late 1920s when the great depression forced him to seek work elsewhere. Murray ended up working freelance for Brierley Hill and part time for Wedgewood. His metalwork was for the firm Mappin & Webb in silver and silver-plate. The designs were mostly geometric and modern in form.

Lee & Wigfull

Levi & Salaman

Liberty & Co

Louis Vuitton

Lund

Thomas Lund established his London Business in 1804. In 1835 his son William Lund opened his own retail outlet on Fleet Street, London. In 1845 Thomas passed away and William would go on to run both businesses. His son Charles took over the business when William died in 1872 and continued to operate under the name William Lund & Son.

Maison Boissier

Martin Hall & Co

Maxwell Phillips

Mechi

Milivoj Uzelac

Montagnani L & C

N. Middleton

Ortner & Houle

Pairpoint

Parkins & Gotto

William Parkins and Henry Jenkin Gotto established Parkins & Gotto in London around 1845 and were originally stationer supplying paper and printing services. As the company grew they expanded into neighbouring premises on Oxford street, and started supplying various items including boxes ranging from tea caddies to writing cases. They experienced success through offering a wide range of items and all prices so there was something for everyone. The company ceased trading around the the turn of the century.

Payne & Son

Percival & William Southworth

Persons

Pierre Gillois

Poston Products Ltd

R Dalton

Rene Lalique

Master glassmaker René Lalique (1860–1945) created his stunning car mascot (bouchons de radiateur) designs between 1925 and 1931. Their production ceased in 1940, a year after WWII had begun. René’s factory, Verrerie d’Alsace, in Wingen-sur-Mode was forced to close following German occupation of the Alsace region. René sadly passed away in May 1945, so did not live to see the end of the war, nor the subsequent re-opening of the factory by his son Marc. Marc resumed production of his...

Richard Wathew

Robert Wright

Ruddspeed Ltd

Founded by Ken Rudd in 1945 working out of a disused stable in Worthing under the name K.N. Rudd (engineering) Ltd. Carrying out general engineering work and eventually graduating to work on sports cars. Around 1958 Ken formed Ruddspeed Ltd which was geared towards converting Austin Healeys, Alfas, Volvos and Ford Mustangs to Right Hand Drive. He would also work on one off projects and came up with the novel idea to create radiator grill decanters!

S. Blackensee & Son Ltd

Sampson Mordan & Co

Samuel Walton Smith

Sebastian Crespel II

Spa

Stiven

Stuart Clifford & Co

Synyer & Beddoes

T. Scruton

Thomas Barton

Thomas Briggs

Thomas Johnson I

Thomas Whitehead

Thomas Wimbush

Tonnel Paris

Tunbridge Ware

Val St Lambert

Valerio Albarello

W & J Milne

W. H. Tooke

Walter Thornhill

The company of Thornhill can be traced back to a cutler named Joseph Gibbs in 1734, based at 137 Bond Street in London. By 1772, the business was in the hands of his son, James Gibbs, and in 1800, was renamed as Gibbs & Lewis. By 1805, the business was being run by John James Thornhill and John Morley, under the name of Morley & Thornhill. They moved to 144 New Bond Street, London in 1810. This partnership was dissolved in...

Wedgwood

William Chrisp

William Hornby

William Neal

William Vincent

Wright & Davies