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Hallmarked Silver Elizabeth II Bell made in 1973

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An elegant silver bell made of a nice weight with a collectible hallmark.

Date 1973
Made By Barker Ellis
Location Birmingham
Stock Number W251x2

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W251x2
Date:
1973
Maker: Barker Ellis
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Description

An elegant silver bell made of a nice weight with a collectible hallmark.

The bell is struck with the special bicentennial mark for the establishment of the Birmingham assay office – 1773.

This table bell is in lovely condition and is also struck in England.

Dimensions: height 14.75 cm, width 6.75 cm; weight 5.83 troy oz.

Maker
Barker Ellis

BARKER BROTHERS, BARKER BROTHERS SILVERSMITHS LTD, BARKER ELLIS SILVER CO

Business established in Birmingham in 1801. The firm still possesses the original Boulton & Watt dies acquired during its early days of manufacturing. The business appears in an 1871 directory as Barker Brothers, silversmiths active in Paradise Street.

In 1903, they moved to new factory premises, Unity Works, Constitution Hill, Birmingham, where it remained until the 1980s maintaining a London showroom during the early part of the 20th century.

In 1907, the firm was converted into a limited liability company under the style Barker Brothers Silversmiths Ltd.

Levi & Salaman Ltd and its subsidiary Potosi Silver Co were incorporated by Barker Brothers in 1921.

In the 1960s, merging with Ellis & Co (Birmingham) Ltd, the firm changed to Barker Ellis Silver Co Ltd.

On January 2, 1979, the firm obtained a Federal registration in the USA for the trademarks Ellis & Co, Barker Ellis and Ellis Barker (the marks were cancelled in 1988)

CHRONOLOGY:

Mary Barker, 1801

Barker & Creed

William & Matthias Barker, until 1885

Barker Brothers, 1886 – 1907

Barker Brothers Silversmiths Ltd, 1907 amalgamated with Levi & Salaman, 1921, acquired Ellis & Co (Birmingham) Ltd, 1931

Barker Ellis Silver Co Ltd (from the 1960s) – not in business anymore.

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All items are checked and photographed prior to packaging, and we aim to dispatch 1-3 days after receiving cleared payment.

Delivery Charges:
For the UK £15.00
For Europe £30.00
For the rest of World £50.00
The charges are subject to change

About William Walter Antiques

At the heart of William Walter Antiques is our dedication to providing our customers with beautiful silver of supreme quality, which celebrates all that is precious about sterling silver. Customer service also being paramount, our long-standing, devoted staff team go above and beyond the call of duty for all our clients. We believe it is this combination of passion and commitment that has kept our customers with us for many years.

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