William Neale & Son Ltd. Furniture

Hallmarked in Chester in 1903 by William Neale & Son Ltd., this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, is in the art nouveau taste. The photograph frame measures 9"(23...

An art deco guilloche enamel box designed by William Neal & Sons This is a fabulous rectangular antique case-box, created in the city of Birmingham England at the silversmiths of Adie Brothers Ltd, back in the 1931. The beautiful box has been crafted with great art deco geometric patterns and beveled borders in solid .925/.999 standard silver, with 24 karats gilded interiors. The unusual box is embellished with a gorgeous engine-turned guilloche pattern, which is topped with vivid green translucent glass enamel. The box is fitted with a lid which is mounted in a concealed nine barrels hinge and a pressure pusher lock. Weight: 112.3 Grams, (72.05 Dwt). Measurements: 78 mm by 63 mm by 13 mm (3.07 x 2.48 x 0.51 Inches). Hallmarks: Both parts are stamped with British marks; the rampant lion for England, the mark of the anchor for the city of Birmingham, the maker's mark W.N. LTD associated to the silversmiths and jewelers WILLIAM NEAL & SONS Ltd., and the gothic letter code G for the assay date of 1931-32. Willian Neal & Sons Limited The firm was established by William Neale in 1850 in the heart of Birmingham's jewellery quarter. Between 1860 - 1875 two ornate purpose built jewellery factories were erected at 27 - 29 Warstone Lane, as shown in the image above. Number 27 (left) was built for Edward Day, as a refining and assaying works. Number 29 was built for William Neale & Sons, who were listed as silversmiths and jewelers. The imposing premises owned by these two firms demonstrate the prosperity of the area which was fueled by the increased demand for jewellery in the mid-nineteenth century. Number 29 is described as a High Victorian Gothic jewellery works. The impressive building stands three stories high with painted stone dressings. The impost blocks on the ground floor are adorned with ornate carvings of acanthus leaves. William Neale's mark was entered at the Birmingham assay office in April 1862 and at the Chester assay office in September 1882. Later the firm was known as William Neale & Sons to acknowledge the partnership of William Neale senior, William Neale junior & Arthur Neale. New larger premises were required and the firm relocated to a purpose built factory at 29 Warstone Lane, Birmingham (1896). In 1905 the firm became a limited company - William Neale & Sons Ltd. William Neale is noted for producing small to medium sized items crafted from sterling silver - cigarette and vesta cases, vanities, dressing table accessories and cased vanity sets. Ornate silver and oak picture frames, condiment sets, florid Art Nouveau pieces which include magnificent silver serving trays and nurses belt...

An attractive and substantial antique sterling silver Aide Memoire and card case. This is a very good quality and heavy sterling silver Aide Memoire with a tan leather interior and ...

Art Deco English Sterling silver Toast or letter rack, Birmingham 1937 William Neale & Son. The six slice toast rack on rectangular base with stepped arched dividers and odeon arch s...

This is a lovely Art Deco sterling silver tray or salver, of canted-corner triangular form and with geometric engraving. The salver, which stands on three feet, is perfect for serving drinks or as a display piece in a 1930s setting. It is hallmarked 1933, and is a piece that perfectly typifies the style of the Jazz Age.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver playing card box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collec...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1934 by William Neale & Son Ltd., this very handsome, Sterling Silver Cup & Cover, is in the Art Deco taste, pain in style, and elegantly proportioned. Th...

Hallmarked in Chester in 1904 by William Neale & Son Ltd., this attractive, Art Nouveau influenced, antique sterling silver trinket box...

Hallmarked in Chester in 1908 by William Neale & Son Ltd., this handsome, Edwardian, antique sterling silver cigar box, is plain in s...

A fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver teapot in the Art Deco style, an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine ...

Art Deco, sterling silver picture frame with wood back, Birmingham, England, 1914, William Neale and Sons Ltd.- makers. Measures 6 inches high x 4 3/4 inches wide x 5 inches deep whe...

A handsome late Edwardian photograph made from English Silver with a wonderfully smart engine turned decoration. This type is always the most sought-after type of frame with a two...