Thomas Bradbury and Sons, Silver Platers (Bradbury Records). The family of Bradbury was associated with the silver-plating trade almost from its beginning in Sheffield, and the firm of Thomas Bradbury and Sons was the lineal descendant of Matthew Fenton and Co. On the death of Matthew Fenton in 1795 the firm became T. Watson and Co.; Thomas Bradbury joined as a partner in May, 1795, and the style was changed to Watson and Bradbury. The Watson interest ceased in 1832. Reference: The National Archives
The company stopped trading in 1943 and dies and tooling were bought by Atkin Brothers.
Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd silver makers mark. Also found on silver plate items
A spectacular silver model of a leopard’s head, representing the hallmark of the London Assay Office by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1927 Mounted on a wooden backing, height of model 14.5cm, weight of model 32oz.
Sold for £ 2,125 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2017
A SHAPED CIRCULAR SILVER SALVER MARK OF THOMAS BRADBURY & SONS, LONDON, 1916 On four ball and claw feet with gadroon border, the centre engraved with a boar’s head crest 14½ in. (36.8 cm.) diameter 44 oz. (1364 gr.)
Sold for GBP 750at Christies in 2011
Victorian Silver and Cut Glass Inkstand Thomas Bradbury & Sons, Sheffield, circa 1854 In the Rococo style, of shaped oval form, with two inkwells centering a quiver holder, on pierced scrolled feet. Length 12 1/4 inches, approximately 21 ounces, weighable.
Sold for $437 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle New York in 2014
A Thomas Bradbury & Sons Victorian Silver Coffee Pot, London, England, 1875 Marks: (lion passant), (leopard), (duty mark), u, EBJB 9-3/8 inches (23.8 cm) 25.06 troy ounces
Sold for $500 at Heritage Auctions in 2018
A large Edwardian silver salver, Thomas Bradbury & Sons, London, 1903 18th century style with Chippendale border, on six leaf-capped scroll feet, the centre engraved with a coat-of-arms 65.8cm., 26in. diameter 5349gr., 172oz
Sold for 4,125 GBP at Sothebys in 2017
