Walker & Hall were Sheffield Makers specialising in silver and silver plate from the mid 1800’s. They became one of the largest manufacturers and retails from the late Victorian to the first half of the 20th Century. Although primarily Sheffield Makers, items with London, Birmingham and Chester Assay Marks can also be found. They originally traded as Walker & Co but when Henry Hall became a partner with George Walker in 1848 they were renamed Walker, Coulson & Hall then eventually became Walker & Hall in 1853. Although the name is still used in retail outlets, Walker & Hall were taken over by Mappin & Webb in the 1960’s.
Walker & Hall, silver makers mark alongside anchor for Birmingham, lion passant for sterling and the date letter n for 1912
Walker & Hall silver plate mark
Walker & Hall silver makers mark alongside the Crown for Sheffield, Lion Passant for sterling and the date letter e for 1897
A silver King’s pattern flatware service in a table canteen by Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1936 Comprising: twelve table forks, six table / serving spoons, twelve soup spoons, twelve dessert forks (one 1935), eleven dessert spoons, twelve teaspoons, two sauce ladles (1935), two mustard and two salt spoons, with twelve table knives, dessert knives and a four piece carving set with ivory handles, contained in a fitted table cabinet with two front drawers, weight of silver 159oz.
Sold for £ 2,500 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2018
Struck silver medal in box.(obverse) Horse, bull, cow, sheep, pig, two chickens and duck in field; in background, farm buildings, trees, mountains and bridge. (reverse) Border of laurel. Producer nameMade by: Walker & Hall biography Date1953 (hallmarked)1954 (awarded)
Reference: © The Trustees of the British Museum
A SILVER PHOTOGRAPH FRAME SURMOUNTED BY TWO HORSE HEADS MARK OF WALKER & HALL, BIRMINGHAM, 1905 On oak easel back 7 ¾ in. (19.7 cm.) high; 9 1/16 in. (23 cm.) wide
Sold for GBP 1,375 at Christies in 2017
Pair of Walker & Hall Sterling Silver Columnar Candlesticks with Glass Shades Height overall 39 inches. Height without shades 25 1/2 inches. In good condition; light surface wear and minor bruises to silver; glass shades are later and do completely fit within silver mount.
Sold for $1,625 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle New York in 2017
Walker & Hall sterling silver and cut glass inkwell, footed sterling silver inkstand, engraved center crest design, “Toujours Pret” below crest, with hallmarks, date mark 1897, 9 1/4″ x 6 3/4″ x 1 1/2″, with two cut glass and sterling hinged lids, 2″ high, weight of stand 11.710 ozt total weight
Sold for $275 at Stephenson’s Auction in 2018
Candlestick with removeable inset, commemorative, ‘Baulkham Hills to Parramatta tramway’, made by Walker & Hall, Sheffield, England, 1890-1900 Made in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe, 1890-1900. This object is part of the Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) collection which was donated to the Powerhouse Museum in 1981. The Society was formed in 1901 and is the oldest historical society in Australia. As a result many of the objects they collected are of great significance to Australia and to New South Wales. Some are associated with people and families like the Marsdens, Henry Parkes, Mawson, and John Verge. Others like the convict handcuffs and the Ben Hall ‘Wanted’ poster aresignificant relics from Australia’s past. The importance of the entire collection and the way in which it was acquired adds to the significance of this object.
Reference: Museum of Applied Art and Sciences
A pair of George V silver five-light candelabra, Walker & Hall Ltd., Sheffield, 1911 in the rococo style; the baluster bodies profusely decorated with swirling scrolling foliage, the branches with ornate scrolling detachable arms supporting waisted sconces, the bases loaded, the branches solid 55.2cm., 21 3/4 in. high branches 5952gr., 191oz. 6dwt.
Sold for 5,000 GBP at Sothebys in 2018
