1890 Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plate Regency Grape Repousse Fruit Bowl 1474

Description: Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plate Regency Grape Repousse Fruit Bowl #1474 Walker & Hall Sheffield silverplate fruit bowl. It measures approximately 9 inches in diameter. Heavy ornate piece. High relief mounded fruit Repousse Grapes at the center of the bowl with Pie Crust Crimped micro beaded edge. Hallmarked on the underside along with registration number. This particular hallmark was in use from 1853-1920. Date code is 1890. Great condition with no dings, dents, or repairs. The history of English silversmiths goes back several centuries. In the days before modern industrialization, silversmiths made flatware, cutlery, and tableware for England, Scotland, and the British Empire. Advances in techniques, including the development of sterling silver, helped to refine the work of the silversmiths. This remained prominent until the Victorian era of the late 19th century.The history of Walker & Hall silversmiths is an important part of English history, particularly in the refinement of tableware and hollowware. Understanding the history of this remarkable silversmith duo means looking back to the history of English silversmiths. Walker & HallThe history of Walker & Hall Silversmiths did not begin until 1845, considerably after the highlight of the silversmith era in England. However, the demand for silversmiths, while diminishing due to mass industrialization, was still quite prominent across most of England.In Sheffield, George Walker established his silversmith business. He was an assistant to Dr. John Wright who was experimenting with electroplating techniques. Walker took that knowledge as the basis for his electroplating work in Sheffield. Walker operated the silversmith firm alone for several years until 1853 when he partnered with Henry Hall. Together, they formed Walker & Hall.Howard Street, SheffieldTheir factory was located on Howard Street in Sheffield. However, it was not long before they purchased showcase space in London at 45 Holborn Viaduct. They showcased their products, which included many items of tableware and cutlery, produced in Sheffield. The success of Walker & Hall led to the opening of branches in several cities, including the following.Liverpool, Manchester, and LeedsGlasgow, Edinburgh, and NewcastleCardiff, Belfast, Hull, and BristolMelbourne and Adelaide in AustraliaCape Town, South AfricaThe company enjoyed considerable success and became a favorite around the world for the products that they produced.The next major change to Walker & Hall occurred in 1920, well after the Victorian era, when they were converted to a limited liability company or LLC. Renamed Walker & Hall Ltd, the silversmiths continued to flourish throughout the 20the century, past World War II until 1963 when they were combined with British Silverware Ltd. along with Elkington & Co. along with Mappin & Webb.While primarily Sheffield makers, the items produced by Walker & Hall also carried assay marks from London, Chester, and Birmingham. The prominence of Walker & Hall in the history of English silversmith companies is still being felt today with the many items of cutlery, tableware, flatware, and hollowware that were developed by them starting in the mid-19th century, through the Victorian period, and well into the 20th century.

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Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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