Beautiful complete antique silver plate set. All pieces are in excellent condition. No damage to mention. Overall measurements: 9″ long x 7″ wide x 11 tall. Weight: 5.3 lbs. CHARLES HAWKSWORTH & JOHN EYRE HAWKSWORTH, EYRE & CO HAWKSWORTH, EYRE & CO LTD Sheffield. The firm started its trade in 1821 as Blagden, Hodgson & Co producing Old Sheffield Plate (their mark, a cross over a circle, has probably been reused by by Hawksworth, Eyre & Co in late 19th century). The firm was converted into Ltd in 1872. The letters C & J stand for Charles & John. Active in Nursery St until 1878 and later in Rockingham St, Sheffield. The dies and goodwill of Hawksworth, Eyre & Co were bought by Ellis and Co (Birmingham), Empire Plate Works, Hall Street, Birmingham, in 1932/1933. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Silverplate\Other Antique Silverplate”. The seller is “clearliving” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
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- Composition: Silverplate
- Style: Art Nouveau
- Age: 1850-1899
- Brand: Sheffield
- Pattern: Art Nouveau
- Type: Salt & Pepper Shakers