Henry Flavelle was a Dublin silver maker and was registered in 1843. Henry Flavelle joined George Brush in an optician and jeweller’s business, Flavelle and Brush, in 1840. Brush left the business in 1850 and Flavelle brought in his brother John. By 1855 the brothers were sufficiently prosperous to extend their premises and open a branch in Brisbane. In 1868 the brothers were joined in partnership by John Roberts and the company became known as Flavelle Roberts and Co. The partners’ sons were also involved in the business and the premises were expanded. By 1900 the business was both well known and well respected as manufacturer of jewellery. In 1926 another partner, Robert Sankey, joined the company. The business survived until the Great Depression, finally closing in 1932. Among the last products of their workshops were medals commemorating the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Reference: The British Museum
A Victorian Irish silver novelty ‘mortar cannon’ snuff box By Henry Flavelle, Dublin 1855 Realistically modelled with pull off cover and gilt interior to the barrel, mounted on ebony base, crested, length 19cm.
Sold for £ 2,750 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2012
Sterling Silver Charles Gibson Patent Medicine Spoon by Henry Flavelle, Dublin, Ireland, 1829. Hallmarked for Dublin with 1829 duty mark (partly rubbed), maker mark for Henry Flavelle.
Sold for $700 at Pasarel in 2015
A VICTORIAN IRISH SILVER SNUFF MULL, MARK OF HENRY FLAVELLE, DUBLIN, 1852, Of upright rectangular form with rounded ends, the flush-hinged cover engraved with monogram, gilt interior, 2¾ in. high (7 cm.), 2.75 oz.
Sold for GBP 1,320 at Christies in 2007
