George Smith III and William Fearn
George Smith III and William Fearn became partners in 1786 and remained so until around 1792. The makers initials for William Fearn first appeared around 1772 although he was apprenticed…
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George Burrows I
George Burrows I was married to Alice Burrows. They had a son George Burrows II who went into partnership with his mother Alice in 1801. The mark for this is…
Francis Webb
Francis Webb was registered as a Birmingham Silver Maker in 1887. This company was prolific as pencil case makers but his mark has also been found on cigarette holders and…
Ebenezer Hall
Ebenezer Hall was the son of Gilbert Hall, a lead miner and smallholder. He attended Cromford School where he was recommended to John Roberts by his schoolmaster, William Shaw. When…
Cooper Brothers & Sons
Cooper Brothers & Sons were a Sheffield Based Company who produced some good quality silver and silver plate, especially spoons from 1850 to 1964. They entered their first mark on…
Atkin Brothers
The Atkin Brothers consisted of Henry, Edward and Frank. They took over their father's, Henry Atkin's Spoon Making Company, on his death. The Atkin Brothers produced a variety of good…
Alexander Ritchie
Alexander Ritchie is renown for his Celtic Style Iona Silver items. The earliest items can be found from the 1900's and most bear the double mark of AR IONA. His…
Adie & Lovekin Ltd
Adie & Lovekin Ltd made unique silver items during the late Victorian and Edwardian Art Nouveau era. They finished trading around the 1920's. Items included button hooks, pin cushions their…