Hamilton & Inches was founded by Robert Kirk Inches and his Uncle, James Hamilton, on Monday 28 May 1866.
James Hamilton retired in 1883 and the company was continued by his two nephews and their successors. Shortly afterwards James Kirk Inches retired, leaving Robert Kirk Inches the sole figurehead. The company was given the Royal Warrant around 1887. Reference: Hamilton & Inches.
Hamilton & Inches Silver Makers Mark
A modern silver bowl by Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh 2001 With a hammered finish and an applied central band, diameter 29cm, weight 41.5oz.
Sold for £ 687 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2018
A PAIR OF LATE VICTORIAN SCOTTISH CAST SILVER FIGURAL SALTS MAKER’S MARK ONLY OF HAMILTON & INCHES (OF EDINBURGH) AND “STERLING” FOR EXPORT TO USA, CIRCA 1890 Modelled as 18th century girl and boy street vendors, both with baskets held out in front, on rococo bases 5 ½ in. high (14 cm.) 28 oz. (868 gm.)
Sold for GBP 2,500 at Christies in 2015
Pair of Scottish silver sweet meat dishes
Each raised on a pedestal foot with pierced floral and foliate decoration to the bowl, and empty cartouche on one side. Edinburgh, 1912. Hamilton & Inches. 725g. L. 24.1 cm (9 1/2 in.)
Sold for CA$850 at A.H. Wilkens Auctions & Appraisals in 2018
A silver table bell, Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh, 1931 cast in the form of a old woman holding a pekingese, complete with clapper 11cm., 4 1/4in. high 517gr., 16oz. 12dwt.
Sold for 500 GBP at Sothebys in 2015
