4pc Antique 1902 JD John Deakin & Sons Sheffield Sterling Silver Tea Coffee Set

Description

Antique 1902 four piece Sheffield sterling silver tea / coffee set by John & William Deakin / James Deakin & Sons. Lovely repousse floral motif with bone bands on the handles. Monogram R. Set includes tea pot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, and creamer.

"James Deakin & Sons - The firm was founded in Sheffield by James Deakin in 1865-66. 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 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 in London, Chester and Birmingham). Further offices and showrooms were opened elewhere in Lond as well as Glasgow and 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, Electro-plate Manufacturers (established 1835) and of Walter Latham & Son, Sterling Silver & Electro-plate manufacturers (established 1874). To avoid any confusion with the production of another Sheffield manufacturer having the same initials JD&S (James Dixon & Sons) the firm used in its silver plate production a figural trade mark representing a "desk bell" (often interpreted as a "lamp"). Likewise, Dixon used a figural trade mark (registered in 1879) representing a "bugle". Trade marks used: AZTEC, PURITAN, REVLIS, SARBON, SHAW & FISHER, SIDNEY SILVER. The firm closed its activity c. 1940." (Source: William Walter Antiques / 925-1000 / Silver Collection)

Condition

Good Overall - Gentle wear/tarnish

Dimensions

Coffee Pot - 8.5" x 5" x 10.25" / Creamer - 6.5" x 3" x 4" (Width x Depth x Height) / Combined Weight - 2045 g