Alfred Clark founded his business in 1880 and was listed as a silversmith and manufacturer of fitted travelling bags, by appointment to HRH the Prince and Princess of Wales; in 1888 the Prince of Wales ordered a clock to present to the Princess on the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary. Clark had several premises in the Mayfair area and moved to 33 New Bond Street in 1903 where he remained until 1916. Reference: Sothebys
His maker’s mark consists of AB in two joined circles.
Alfred Clark Silver Makers Mark
A 9 carat gold cigarette case by Alfred Clark, London 1912 Rectangular with rounded sides, with a compartment for a steel strike and a tinder cord with suspension loop, length 9.5cm, weight total (excluding cord) 105gms.
Sold for £ 1,187 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2016
Edward VII silver pot pourri dish and cover in the form of a flower, by Alfred Clark, London, 1904, 8.6oz, 270g
Sold for £170 at Ewbank’s in 2017
THE SILVER CIGARETTE CASE, MAKER’S MARK ALFRED CLARK, LONDON, 1908 The rectangular cut-cornered case, engraved with the cipher of Edward, Prince of Wales, the gilt interior inscribed: For Dearest David from his devoted brother Bertie, June 23rd 1915, measuring approximately 83mm x 57mm x 15mm, signed Clark. 33. New Bond Street, British hallmarks for London 1908 and maker’s mark AC for Alfred Clark.
Sold for 42,050 GBP at Sothebys in 2010
