Adie Brothers Ltd is based in Birmingham, however, they also had their silverware assayed in London. Their hallmark was originally registered around 1902 as Adie Brothers but a new hallmark was registered in 1922 when they became a limited company. Below are some examples of silverware made by the firm including practically identical trays from different auction houses. Interestingly, one is dated 1930 and the other is dated 1963.
Adie Brothers Ltd silver makers mark found on a silver coffee service. Makers mark found alongside the anchor for the Birmingham Assay Office, the lion passant for sterling silver and the date letter W for 1947
A five-piece silver tea and coffee service, London 1925 Melon form, comprising teapot, coffee pot, hot water jug, cream jug and sugar bowl, the upper surface of the bodies with engraved decoration, the pots with ivory handles and finials, height of coffee pot 20cm, weight total 86oz.
Sold for £ 2,750 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2018
A SILVER TWO-HANDLED TRAY OF SHAPED RECTANGULAR FORM, BIRMINGHAM, 1930 Plain with moulded border 25 in. long (53.5 cm.)
Sold for GBP 2,000 at Christies in 2014
English Sterling Silver Covered Tankard Adie Brothers, Birmingham, 1924, after a Commonwealth example, 1650 Height 5 inches, approximately 22 ounces.
Sold for $281 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle New York in 2018
Gravy boat raised on three feet, with shell and foliate border. Together with matching underplate. Birmingham, 1927. Adie Brothers Ltd. 735g. L. of plate: 22.9 cm (9 in.)
Sold for CA$475 at A.H. Wilkens Auctions & Appraisals in 2018
This is a two-handle silver tray, Birmingham, assayed in 1963. It is rectangular with canted corners and stylised rosette rim 69.9cm. 27 1/2 in. over handles 4165gr., 133oz. 18dwt.
Sold for 1,750 GBP at Sotheby’s in 2016
