Daniel George Collins was a silversmith, goldsmith and medallist. He was based in 118 Newgate Street, London, EC. The Company was established in 1891 and was incorporated as a limited company in 1905. His silverware was also assayed in Sheffield and Birmingham. His mark consisted of his initials DGC in circles.
Daniel George Collins Silver Makers Mark
A VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER AND CUT GLASS INKSTAND, WILLIAM MAMMATT & SON AND DANIEL GEORGE COLLINS, SHEFFIELD, 1897-1898, the boat shape under tray with cast acanthus leaf and scroll border raised on tapering reeded feet by Daniel George Collins of Sheffield and London, hallmarked for 1898, with attached cut crystal ink pots with hinged lids and trays by William Mammatt & Son of Sheffield, hallmarked for 1897, all pieces fully hallmarked, the tray with engraved maker’s name and location, total approximate weight: 14.07 troy ounces. Height: 3 5/8″ Width: 12 1/4″ Depth: 6″
Sold for $300 at Simpson Galleries, LLC. in 2017
A set of four Edwardian silver and enamelled napkin rings by Daniel George Collins, Birmingham 1905 With flat bases, each with enamelled butterflies, length 5.5cm, weight 4oz. (4)
Sold for £ 625 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2018
