Below are some examples of their silverware including a Sheffield sterling silver lamp and a Victorian silver presentation cradle-form centerpiece.
John & William Deakin Silver Makers Mark
SHEFFIELD STERLING SILVER LAMP BY JOHN & WM DEAKIN, “1888” H 15″ DIA 6″ Sheffield sterling, antique oil lamp made by “John and William Deakin”, the year “1888”. The lamp has been electrified. The sterling base having a repousse’ pattern with an acanthus leaf and scroll motif. Having A yellow glass shade with gilt Fleur De Lis motif, Dia 8″. With a hurricane shade having a height of 10″.
Sold for $275 at DuMouchelles in 2020
A Victorian Silver Presentation Cradle-form Centerpiece, John and William F Deakin, Sheffield, 1892 the detachable cradle-form bowl partially gadrooned and chased with dense flowers and scrolls, engraved on one side with arms in a rococo cartouche, the other side with a presentation inscription, supported on a tree form support surrounded by winged putto holding floral garlands, all on a removable oval wood base, in a fittted green velvet presentation case fully marked length of centerpiece on stand 17 3/8 in. 44.1cm 68oz 6dwt 2124g
Sold for 5,938 USD at Sotheby’s in 2010
A VICTORIAN SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE, by John and William Deakin, Sheffield 1899, Of compressed rectangular form, embossed with ‘c’ scroll and foliate decoration, upon four bun feet comprising teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug, weight 47oz. (3)
Sold for £ 687 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2013
A PAIR OF SILVER, ENAMEL AND OAK PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES MARK OF JOHN & WILLIAM DEAKIN, CHESTER 1905 The silver cast with flowers, picked out in later added soft enamels, mounted on oak, easel supports, bevelled glass 7 in. (17.8 cm.) x 7 in. (17.8 cm.)
Sold for GBP 2,375 at Christie’s in 2015
A rare Victorian silver novelty vesta, by James Deakin & Sons (John & William F Deakin), Chester 1899, of rectangular form, the outer cover decorated in black and yellow enamel to represent a domino tile, strikes to each side, with slide out inner section, lightly gilded and concave interior, 1ozt (Dimensions: h: 1cm w: 4.50cm d: 2.50cm )
Sold for £320 at Cheffins in 2019
