John and William Deakin

George V sterling silver trophy bowl. Made by John and William Deakin in Sheffield in 1923. Round and girdled with molded rim and curved bottom. Lea...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1899 by John & William Deakin, this attractive, Victorian pair of Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are in the Adam style. Each candlestick measure...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1931 by John & William Deakin, this stylish, Art Deco, Sterling Silver Tray, is plain in design, octagonal in shape, and features reed borders. The tray me...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1913 by John & William Deakin, this very handsome pair of antique sterling silver photograph frames, are a rare design being left and right sided, and fea...

Antique silver ring tree stand, dated 1907, Deakin Brothers. Made in Chester by John and William Deakin Lovely decoration with swags and flowers. A...

Hallmarked in Chester in 1903 by John & William Deakin, this charming George V Antique, sterling silver photograph frame is Art Nouveau in sty...

Hallmarked in Chester in 1903 by John & William Deakin, this rare Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Scroll Holder, is cylindrical in form and stands on...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1910 by John & William Deakin, this pretty, Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Dessert & Fish Set has twelve place settings of each and serving pieces. Th...

Large, Victorian, sterling silver picture frame, Chester, England, 1901, John Deakin and William Deakin - makers. Pierced sterling silver is mounted on dark blue velvet. Sterling is ...

Edwardian, sterling silver, hump top picture frame with wood back, Chester, England, 1915, John Deakin and William P. Deakin - makers. Measures: 5 1/2 inches high (at highest point) ...

Art Deco, sterling sulver toast rack, Sheffield, England, 1918, Jon Deakin and William Deakin - makers. Graceful lines. Measures 3 1/2 inches wide x over 4 3/4 inches high (to top of...

This is a monumental and rare antique English Victorian sterling silver mounted rectangular easel dressing table mirror with hallmarks for Chester 1901 and the maker's mark of John & William Deakin, the renowned silversmiths that specialised in mirrors. The pierced and embossed silver latticework features scroll and floral repoussé decoration, lobed corners and a vacant scroll bordered cartouche set on red velvet. It has a bevelled mirror plate and leather covered easel back The silver is in excellent condition and has the original bevelled mirror glass that lends character to this wonderful piece. This mirror is sure to make an outstanding and useful contribution to your collection. Condition: In excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 65 x width 46 x depth 30 Dimensions in inches: Height 25.6 x width 18.1 x depth 11.8 The firm was founded in Sheffield by James Deakin in 1866. The first mark was entered by the firm in Sheffield Assay Office on 31 January 1878. It was a "JD" over "WD" and, possibly, represented the partnership of James Deakin and his son William Pitchford Deakin. The firm was active at Sidney Works, Matilda Street, Sheffield. In 1886 two further sons entered in the partnership, John Deakin and Albert Deakin, and the firm was then known as James Deakin & Sons. Further marks were entered in London Assay Office 1888 by William and John Deakin subsidiary offices and showrooms at 48 Holborn Viaduct, London, Chester and Birmingham. Further offices and showrooms were opened at Gardiner House, 14 Charterhouse Street, London, 34 St. Enoch Square, Glasgow and 7 Queen Street, Belfast. After the retirement of James Deakin 1893 the business was continued by his sons William, John and Albert. In 1897 the firm was converted into a limited liability company under the style James Deakin & Sons Ltd. The firm was the proprietor of Shaw and Fisher...