Robert Hendery was a Canadian silversmith, merchant, and silver manufacturer. He was born on the 14th December 1814 on the island of Corfu (Greece) and died on the 20th July 1897 in Montreal.
Hendery emigrated to Montreal around 1837. He married his second wife Sarah Maysenhoelder, the daughter of a Montreal silversmith, John Maysenhoelder in 16 May 1843 .
Hendery was renown for presentation pieces, trophies, and ecclesiastical silver as well as silver sculptures.
Robert Hendery Canadian Silver Makers Mark
Canadian silver Sacred Heart reliquary Robert Hendery, Montreal 1837-1897 modelled as a flaming heart with imposed cross, with Crown of Thorns, a band of rosettes around the edge, hinged to one side, a pin at the back., height 7cm, weight 1oz.
Sold for CA$ 780 (£ 454) inc. premium at Bonhams in 2009
19TH C CANADIAN SILVER CURLING TROPHY
Engraved bowl raised by silver brooms and curling rocks on a beaded base. Montreal. Robert Hendery. 412g. H. 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)
Sold for CA$1,400 at A.H. Wilkens Auctions & Appraisals in 2018
