Furniss, Poles and Turner (established in 1809) was the original silversmithing firm that later became Roberts and Belk. The company changed hands a number of times, becoming Roberts and Slater in 1845, Roberts and Briggs in 1859 and by 1864, Roberts and Belk. Reference: Graces Guide
Roberts & Belk Ltd Silver Makers Mark
An Art Deco silver three piece tea service by Roberts & Belk Ltd., Sheffield 1936 Of ovoid octagonal panelled form, with angular handles, comprising; tea pot, sugar bowl, milk jug, weight 33oz. (3)
Sold for £ 687 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2014
3 Victorian Silverplate Graduated Game Bird Domes
Good Set of Three Victorian Silverplate Graduated Game Bird Domes fourth quarter 19th century, by Roberts & Belk, Sheffield, each of oval form with beaded rim below a molded band, engraved with arabesques and “woven” banding, with applied naturalistic grapevine ring handle, the arabesques centering a cartouche engraved with the crest and motto of Greenhalgh of Nottinghamshire and the conjoined monogram “HIG”. the largest h. 8-1/2″, l. 13-1/2″, w. 11-1/2″, the smallest h. 6″, l. 10-1/4″, w. 7-3/4″
Sold for $1,400 at New Orleans Auction Galleries in 2018
