19th Century Victorian Silver Plate Claret Jug Walker & Hall

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19th Century Victorian Silver Plate Claret Jug Walker & Hall

About the Item

A magnificent antique Victorian silver plated claret jug, bearing the makers mark of the renowned Sheffield silversmith Walker & Hall. This delightful piece is of baluster form, has a domed circular foot, a decorative scroll handle and a hinged lid. It is profusely embossed in relief with vine leaves, vines and grapes. The workmanship is outstanding and the chased decoration is very crisp. There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is sure to make it a treasured piece by any discerning collector. Condition: In excellent condition with clear makers marks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 32 x width 12 x depth 17 Dimensions in inches: Height 12.6 x width 4.7 x depth 6.7 Walker & Hall the business was established in Sheffield in 1845 by George Walker who become an assistant of Dr John Wright. Dr John Wright had conducted important experiments on electroplating, Walker secured the royalty of electroplating for Sheffield. The business was joined by Henry Hall and became in 1853 Walker & Hall. The factory was at Howard Street, Sheffield, while showrooms were opened in 45 Holborn Viaduct, London. Branches were opened in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Cardiff, Belfast, Hull, Bristol, Melbourne and Adelaide (Australia), Cape Town (South Africa). Walker & Hall was converted into a limited liability company in 1920 under the style Walker & Hall Ltd and combined in 1963 under the British Silverware Ltd with Mappin & Webb and Elkington & Co. Walker and Hall Sheffield were primarily Sheffield Makers, but items with Birmingham, London and Chester Assay Marks can also be found.

Creator:
Walker & Hall (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Silver Plate
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1880-1889
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 088001stDibs: LU950610101453