Information, history and hallmarks of Duncan Urquhart and Naphtali Hart. Duncan Urquhart and Naphtali Hart were Jewish silversmiths working in Georgian London. They recorded their first manufacturer’s mark as ‘bucklemakers’ at the London Goldsmiths office in 1791. Urquhart and Hart registered a further three marks as partners in 1795, 1802 and 1805. Their last mark registered their occupations as ‘plateworkers’, which shows that they were developing their areas of expertise in silvermaking. Reference: Museum Sheffield
Duncan Urquhart & Naphtali Hart silver makers mark
A set of four George III silver two-handled salts By Duncan Urquhart and Napthali Hart, London 1791 Of fluted oval shape with gilt interiors and bright-cut decoration, length 13.5cm, weight 11oz. (4)
Sold for £ 562 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2015
A GEORGE III SILVER THREE-PIECE TEASET MARK OF URQUHART AND HART, LONDON, 1805 Oblong with band of Greek key decoration edged wih borders of lozenge motifs, each corner with stylised three leaf motif, vacant oval cartouches to either side, teapot with ivory insulators and base to finial, gilt interiors to cream jug and sugar bowl Teapot 10¾ in. long (27.5 cm.) 32 oz. (1008 gm.) (3)
Sold for GBP 875 at Christie’s in 2012
Pair of George III Sterling Silver Goblets Duncan Urquhart & Naphtali Hart, London 1798 Each of typical form on hexagonal base. Height 6 3/4 inches (17 cm), total approximately 15 ounces.
Sold for $875 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle New York in 2018
A Georgian / George III English sterling silver tea pot and matching tea stand. Hallmarks for Duncan Urquhart and Napthali Hart, London, 1799 (the tea stand only has the maker’s mark of Napthali Hart). Ribbed melon formed teapot with black ebonized wood handle and finial. The teapot and stand with chased decoration depicting a central laurel leaf wreath, surrounded by flowers, leaves and foliage. The teapot measures 6.75″ high to top of handle, 10-5/8″ long from end of spout to end of handle, 4.5″ wide. The stand measures 1-1/8″ high, 5.75″ wide, 4-1/8″ deep. Overall weight of the two pieces, 18.115 troy oz (563.45 grams).
Sold for $300 at Klein James in 2018
Silver, shell shaped bowl and slightly curved handle engraved with borders and a compartment for the initial N.
Place of origin: London (made) Date: 1803-1804 (made) Artist/Maker: Urquhart and Hart (maker)
Reference: © Victoria and Albert Museum
