Antique Pair of Sauce Tureens Entree Dishes Henry Atkins, 19th Century

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Antique Pair of Sauce Tureens Entree Dishes Henry Atkins, 19th Century

About the Item

This is an exquisite and rare antique pair of English silver plated sauce tureens, circa 1860 in date. These lovely sauce tureens are of the highest quality and bear the makers' mark of the renowned silversmith Henry Atkins. They are of oval shape and feature delightful beaded rims, elegant side handles and lids that have equivalent superb beaded handles. In excellent condition, these wonderful sauce tureens are ready to grace your dining table. A truly exquisite pair that would make a fine addition to any antique 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 18 x width 24 x depth 14 Dimensions in inches: Height 7.1 x width 9.4 x depth 5.5 Atkin Brothers business traces his origin to Thomas Law, a silversmith active in Sheffield from circa 1750-1775. He was one of the only two firms combining the trades of cutlers and general silversmiths. The business was continued by his sons John and William, and later by Joseph. In 1824 was entered the mark of Jos. Law, Jn Oxley & Henry Atkin (oddly the mark was "LL", possibly for Law & Law) and in 1829 Henry Atkin and John Oxley, trading as Atkin, Oxley & Co, succeeded to the original firm. They dissolved their partnership circa 1840. Henry Atkin continued the trade as Henry Atkin & Co at 32 Howard Street, Sheffield. He died in 1853, and his sons Harry Wright Atkin, Edward Thomas Atkin and Frank Shaw Atkin continued the trade under the style Atkin Brothers in their Truro Works, Matilda Street, Sheffield. The firm opened offices in London, managed by Harry Wright Atkin, and in 1925 became a limited liability company as Atkin Brothers (Silversmiths) Ltd. Atkin Brothers manufactured a wide range of electroplate, Britannia Metal, silver and plated cutlery supplied to Thornhill & Co - London, Barraclough & Sons - Leeds, Ollivant & Botsford - Manchester, James Crichton & Co - Edinburgh, Hall & co - Manchester, Fairfax & Roberts - Sydney and many other firms in the United Kingdom and in the Colonies. Chronology: Thomas Law (& Co.) circa 1750-1775 John Law (& Sons) 1775-1824 Joseph Law, John Oxley and Henry Atkin 1824-1829 Atkin, Oxley & Co. 1829-1840 Henry Atkin & Co. 1840-1853 Atkin Brothers 1853-1925 Atkin Brothers Ltd. 1925 purchased Thomas Bradbury & Sons circa 1940 acquired by C.J. Vander of London 1958.

Creator:
Henry Atkins (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Materials and Techniques:
Silver Plate
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1860-1869
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1860
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A16521stDibs: LU950622256832