Famous for their pure silver and electroplated furnishings and objects, Hukin & Heath is known all over the world. Collectors of the British manufacturer’s alluring decorative objects and other wares are quite familiar with the exceptional quality associated with the brand as well as with Hukin & Heath’s distinctive trademark, which features the initials "H & H," paired with the form of an eagle taking flight.
Silversmiths Jonathan Wilson Hukin and John Thomas Heath established the firm in Birmingham in 1855. The company didn't register its silver mark until 1879 but had already erected a number of showrooms in London by that time. From sterling silver oil lamps to jugs and other vessels, the firm produced an array of elegant but useful items to meet just about any need in the home. Aficionados probably know the company primarily for its electroplated replications of Persian and Japanese goods.
The firm saw enough success to keep them in business even during periods of economic strain. Hukin & Heath’s good fortune skyrocketed in 1878, when they entered into collaboration with notable British designer and design theorist Dr. Christopher Dresser — recognized as one of the key figures in the Art Nouveau style, which, in its sinuous lines and flamboyant curves inspired by the natural world reflected a desire for freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. Dresser’s comely serveware and other items in electroplated nickel silver typically featured a reproduction of his signature alongside the manufacturer’s maker’s mark.
The company registered a number of Dresser’s designs with the H & H trademark in that timeframe. After they parted ways around 1881, Hukin & Heath continued to produce Dresser's designs. Unfortunately, the manufacturer’s design books containing his creations were destroyed before the firm closed permanently in 1953.
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1930's Hukin & Heath Art Deco rimmed crystal ice bucket, silver hallmarked
By Hukin & Heath
Located in London, GB
Chic decorative English Art Deco crystal ice bucket with tapered ribbed patterned body and heavy patterned base. Mounted rim and handle both silver hallmarked Birmingham 1936.
Crystal, Silver
Silver Plated Cocktail / Drinks Tray by Hukin & Heath c.1930
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Bath, GB
A very elegant art deco silver plated cocktail tray with it's simple design and stylish shaped handles. The underside is fully marked for the highly collectable silversmith, Hukin and Heath. Excellent condition measuring 18" x 6 5/8" x 1". Hukin & Heath (active 1855 – 1953) Hukin & Heath was an important British manufacturer, active between 1855 and 1953, specializing in silver and electroplate. The company is best known for its skillfully manufactured reproductions of Persian and Japanese pieces, mainly silver and electroplated wares, that were produced under the guidance of Dr. Christopher Dresser. The production of the Hukin & Heath eastern-like pieces experienced its peak between the 1870s and 1880s. The business was established in 1855 by Jonathan Wilson Hukin and John Thomas Heath. The company entered the market as manufacturing silversmiths and electroplaters. The company’s silver mark was entered in 1875 in the Birmingham Assay Office, which was followed by the entry of the mark of the firm’s founders, Jonathan Wilson Hukin and John Thomas Heath, in 1879 in the London Assay Office. By that time, Hukin & Heath already had several showrooms at 19 Charterhouse Street, Holborn, and a workshop at Imperial Works, Great Charles Street, Birmingham. As for the company’s trade mark, it combines the initials H & H, standing for Hukin & Heath, that is accompanied by an eagle. One of the brightest pages of Hukin & Heath's history is the time when the company collaborated with Britain’s most famous independent designer, Dr. Christopher Dresser, who promoted and contributed enormously to the British Art Nouveau...
Silver Plate
$2,400
H 10.25 in W 7.5 in D 6.13 in
Christopher Dresser for Hukin and Heath Silver Plate Candy Box, circa 1880
By Hukin & Heath, Christopher Dresser
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent hammered silver plate candy box designed by Dr. Christopher Dresser for Hukin & Heath, boasting an elegant scrolled branch handle and a beautifully ruffled lid. The bas...
Silver Plate
$4,873
H 12.41 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco English Football Stamford Bridge Tantalus by Hukin & Heath
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
Silver Hallmarks for 1937 Art Deco From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this Art Deco Stamford Bridge Tantalus by Hukin & Heath. The Tantalus modelled with two decanters locked...
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Hukin & Heath Pair of Silver Tilting Liquor Decanters
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
Free Worldwide Shipping Manufactured by Hukin & Heath From our Decanter collection, we are pleased to offer this Silver Mounted Pair of Tilting Decanters by Hukin & Heath. The Deca...
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Large Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Hukin & Heath
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Bath, GB
An iconic Art Deco cocktail shaker by an Iconic maker, Hukin and Heath. Made from silver plate, it remains in outstanding original condition. A good larger size standing 9 1/4" tal...
Silver Plate
$2,650
H 11.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Hukin & Heath 19th Century Locking Decanter Sterling Silver
By Hukin & Heath
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful glass locking decanter by Hukin & Heath. Sterling Silver collar, lock and cap. Full hallmarks include, an anchor denoting Birmingham, England. Lion, denoting Sterling Siver...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
English Art Deco Double Silver Plate Tantalus by Hukin & Heath
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
Art Deco Circa 1920 From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this Art Deco Silver Plate Tantalus by Hukin and Heath. The Tantalus modelled with two quilt-cut pineapple shaped decanters...
Silver Plate
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