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Hukin & Heath Sheffield and Silverplate

British

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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Creator: Hukin & Heath
Christopher Dresser for Hukin and Heath Silver Plate Candy Box, circa 1880
Christopher Dresser for Hukin and Heath Silver Plate Candy Box, circa 1880

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...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Hukin & Heath Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Service Set
Victorian Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Service Set

Victorian Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Service Set

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Classic high-quality silver-plated tea and coffee set. The pieces are embellished with elegant and elaborate engravings that frame the initials "I-E & R". The marks printed on some o...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Hukin & Heath Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Rare Large, Long Silver Plated Cocktail Tray by Hukin & Heath c.1900
Rare Large, Long Silver Plated Cocktail Tray by Hukin & Heath c.1900

Rare Large, Long Silver Plated Cocktail Tray by Hukin & Heath c.1900

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Bath, GB

A most unusually shaped tray, very long and slim, a truly elegant example. The silver plated tray is made by the top notch and highly collectable silversmith, Hukin & Heath, fully m...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Hukin & Heath Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Hukin and Heath Double Spirit Tantalus, c.1900
Hukin and Heath Double Spirit Tantalus, c.1900

Hukin and Heath Double Spirit Tantalus, c.1900

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Bath, GB

A Silver plated frame with a beautiful pair of Edwardian hand-cut glass decanters with cut-glass stoppers. Once unlocked the handle can be lifted and swivelled to access the deca...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Hukin & Heath Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder, Server or Caddy
Antique Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder, Server or Caddy

Antique Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder, Server or Caddy

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique bottle holder was made by the well known Hukin & Heath silversmiths of England and dates to approximately 1920 and done in the perio...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Hukin & Heath Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Aesthetic Period Antique Silver Plate Candelabrum by Hukin & Heath, Circa 1880
Aesthetic Period Antique Silver Plate Candelabrum by Hukin & Heath, Circa 1880

Aesthetic Period Antique Silver Plate Candelabrum by Hukin & Heath, Circa 1880

By Hukin & Heath

Located in London, London

Made circa 1880 by Hukin & Heath, this stylish, Victorian, antique silver plated candelabrum, is a fine example of the Aesthetic Movement, featuring a textured base, and will hold 6 ...

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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Hukin & Heath Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Tantalus Wine Cradle by Hukin & Heath in the Christopher Dresser Style
Tantalus Wine Cradle by Hukin & Heath in the Christopher Dresser Style

Tantalus Wine Cradle by Hukin & Heath in the Christopher Dresser Style

By Christopher Dresser, Hukin & Heath

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Aesthetic Movement silver plate Tantalus Wine Cradle (1834-1904) made by Hukin & Heath, Birmingham, England and done in the style of Christopher Dresser.

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19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Hukin & Heath Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Aesthetic Period, Antique Silver Plate Candelabrum, Hukin & Heath, Circa 1880
Aesthetic Period, Antique Silver Plate Candelabrum, Hukin & Heath, Circa 1880

Aesthetic Period, Antique Silver Plate Candelabrum, Hukin & Heath, Circa 1880

By Hukin & Heath

Located in London, London

Made circa 1880 by Hukin & Heath, this stylish, Victorian, antique silver plated candelabrum, is a fine example of the Aesthetic Movement, featuring a plain base, and will hold 6 can...

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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Hukin & Heath Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

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Located in Bath, GB

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Christopher Dresser Original Letter Rack for Hukin & Heath 1881
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By Christopher Dresser, Hukin & Heath

Located in Paris, FR

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Large Hukin and Heath Silver Plated Serving Tray, c.1890
Large Hukin and Heath Silver Plated Serving Tray, c.1890

Large Hukin and Heath Silver Plated Serving Tray, c.1890

By Hukin & Heath, Christopher Dresser

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent and rarely found large example of a decorative Hukin and Heath serving tray with their famous design resembling the inside of a citrus fruit. Standing on four small ...

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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Hukin & Heath Sheffield and Silverplate

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Music Interest, Antique Silver Plated Music Stand, Circa 1910, Hukin & Heath
Music Interest, Antique Silver Plated Music Stand, Circa 1910, Hukin & Heath

Music Interest, Antique Silver Plated Music Stand, Circa 1910, Hukin & Heath

By Hukin & Heath

Located in London, London

Made circa 1910 by Hukin & Heath, this stylish, Edwardian, antique silver plate music stand, is plain in design. The music stand measures 14" (36cm) tall, by 14"(36cm) wide, by 5"(13...

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Rare Three Tier Naturalistic Cake Stand by Hukin and Heath
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Art Deco Cocktail Shaker by Hukin and Heath

Art Deco Cocktail Shaker by Hukin and Heath

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Located in Bath, GB

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Antique Hukin & Heath Double Automated Preserve Jars c.1900
Antique Hukin & Heath Double Automated Preserve Jars c.1900

Antique Hukin & Heath Double Automated Preserve Jars c.1900

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Located in Bath, GB

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Vintage English Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Hukin and Heath
Vintage English Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Hukin and Heath

Vintage English Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Hukin and Heath

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A handsome vintage English silver plated cocktail shaker, Art Deco in era, dating to circa 1930. The top part is removed to reveal an integral ice crusher and the underside of the shaker is where the full mark can be found for the highly collectable silversmith, Hukin and Heath. Excellent condition measuring 3 5/8" in diameter x 8" tall. The firm of Hukin & Heath (1855-1953) was established by Jonathan Wilson Hukin and John Thomas Heath as manufacturing silversmiths and electroplaters. They entered silver marks in London in 1879, by which time they had established showrooms at 19 Charterhouse Street, Holborn (J.Culme, 'The Directory of Gold & Silversmiths, Jewellers and Allied Traders 1838-1914', Woodbridge 1987, 1, 243). The firm's collaboration with Dresser was noted by 'The Art Journal', 1879, 222: the showrooms were described as 'redolent of art', while the art works were produced without increasing the cost, exhibiting 'grace combined with the useful, simplicity and purity of form with readiness of application to the purposes to which they are to be applied'. Hukin & Heath also apparently made reproductions of Persian and Japanese models 'by the electric process' (i.e. electrotyped): 'such specimens, being selected by Dr Dresser...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Hukin & Heath Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Naturalistic Toast Rack by Hukin and Heath
Antique English Naturalistic Toast Rack by Hukin and Heath

Antique English Naturalistic Toast Rack by Hukin and Heath

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome late Victorian naturalistic toast rack, which would look equally at home desk-top to organise letters, receipts, notes and business cards. Created in the form of a leaf, it is lucky enough to have an English design registration number, 188700, allowing us to date it accurately to 1892, late Victorian in era. The underside is fully marked by the highly sought-after silversmith, Hukin and Heath...

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1890s Late Victorian Antique Hukin & Heath Sheffield and Silverplate

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Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Strawberry Dish by Hukin & Heath Circa 1880
Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Strawberry Dish by Hukin & Heath Circa 1880

Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Strawberry Dish by Hukin & Heath Circa 1880

By Hukin & Heath

Located in London, London

Made in London circa 1880 by Hukin & Heath, this charming, antique, silver plate strawberry dish, is formed of two shell shaped dishes, with a central weave effect handle, and a flut...

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Antique English Asparagus Serving Set by Hukin and Heath, circa 1900
Antique English Asparagus Serving Set by Hukin and Heath, circa 1900

Antique English Asparagus Serving Set by Hukin and Heath, circa 1900

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Located in Bath, GB

A very elegant Edwardian silver plated Asparagus serving dish by the highly collectable silversmith, Hukin and Heath. The set is all complete with the removable draining rack...

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Antique English Hukin and Heath Butter Dish, circa 1880
Antique English Hukin and Heath Butter Dish, circa 1880

Antique English Hukin and Heath Butter Dish, circa 1880

By Christopher Dresser, Hukin & Heath

Located in Bath, GB

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Hukin & Heath Sheffield and Silverplate

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Hukin & Heath sheffield and silverplate for sale on 1stDibs.

Hukin & Heath sheffield and silverplate are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Hukin & Heath sheffield and silverplate, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sheffield and silverplate by Hukin & Heath were created in the Victorian style in united kingdom during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sheffield and silverplate by and Christopher Dresser. Prices for Hukin & Heath sheffield and silverplate can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $699 and can go as high as $4,245, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,493.
Questions About Hukin & Heath Sheffield and Silverplate
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Heath Ceramics are made using the clay from the nearby Sierra Mountains. It is taken to the heath, where it is kneaded and shaped into its final form. You’ll find a variety of Heath Ceramics pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    As of 2003, Catherine Bailey and Robin Petravic own Heath Ceramics. Before 2003, Heath Ceramics was owned by founder Edith Heath and her husband, Brian. Heath Ceramics continues to be an American company known for its high-quality ceramics and architectural tile. Shop a selection of Heath Ceramics on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Heath Ceramics are hand-thrown. Founded in 1911 by Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics is known for its handcrafted ceramics tableware and architectural tile. In 1947, Heath expanded her production to her apprentices, who continued to hand-throw her namesake pieces. Shop a selection of authentic Heath Ceramics on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Heath Ceramics occasionally goes on sale. Refer to the brand’s website for sale pricing and direct sale options. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide range of Heath Ceramics pieces and other decorative pottery from some of the world’s top sellers.