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

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Daniel Egan was a Dublin silversmith registered around 1800. Many of his silverware consisted of silver sugar baskets and other items such as tea services.

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George Nangle was an Irish silversmith who is renown for his silver fish slices. They often have figures of fish in them. There are also records of a George Nangle whose silver is assayed in London. It is not certain whether they are the same person or not, so below are examples of both.

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