George Nathan & Ridley Hayes were Birmingham silversmiths who made reproduction pieces including copies of archaeological discoveries, from Mycenae and Assyria in particular. They entered a variety of makers’ marks between 1888 and 1900 (Crisp Jones, pp. 339 and 359). Reference: The British Museum. Their mark has also been found on Chester silver and London silver.
A silver four piece tea service George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, Chester, 1909 Each piece with a shell and gadrooned rim, a nulled band and on four bun feet, weight 53oz. (4)
Sold for £ 437 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2015
Silver cup of flared form with central bulge and applied strap handle. Decorated in repoussé work with four rows of spirals, two above the bulge and two below. A direct copy of a Mycenaean gold cup. Producer nameMade by: Nathan & Hayes biography Date: 1908-1909
Reference: © The Trustees of the British Museum
Pair of Edward VII Silver Casters George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, Chester, circa 1908-09 Each of octagonal paneled baluster form, with a pierced domed lid. Height 7 1/2 inches (19 cm), total approximately 20 ounces.
Sold for $750 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle New York in 2009
Chester English Sterling Sweet Basket with swing Handle, the sides pierced with an 18th century design, the edge of side with hallmarks for Chester, Sterling, George Nathan & Ridley Hayes Silversmith, 1913. Total weight 103 grams. Diameter 4 inches (10 cm.).
Sold for $100 at Eddie’s Auction in 2018
