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The firm was established as Furniss, Poles &amp; Turner. The first hallmark was entered in Sheffield Assay Office as "plate worker, Furnival Street, Sheffield" on December 20, 1810.

From c. 1822 to 1945 the firm traded as William Briggs (hallmark entered as Plate Worker, Button Lane on August 14, 1822). Later, William Briggs entered in partnership with Samuel Roberts and Joseph Slater.

In 1845, the firm, trading as Roberts &amp; Slater, silver and electroplate manufacturers, entered its hallmark in Sheffield Assay Office (September 1, 1845. Address: Furnivall Street).

After the retirement of Joseph Slater (1858), the activity was continued until 1863 under the style Roberts &amp; Briggs (hallmark entered on September 1, 1859).

In 1863, after the retirement of William Briggs, the firm changed to Roberts &amp; Belk (the new partner was Charles Belk). Its first hallmarks were entered in Sheffield Assay Office on February 1, 1864.

In 1879, after the retirement of Samuel Roberts, the activity was continued solely by Charles Belk maintaining the style Roberts &amp; Belk.

Besides the Sheffield factory, the firms were active also in London, with showrooms at 28 Ely Place, Holborn (1858) and later at Gresham House, 24 Holborn Viaduct (1883).

In 1901, the firm became Roberts &amp; Belk Ltd and in 1961 was bought by C.J. Vander Ltd.

Roberts &amp; Belk Ltd

Antique Silver George VI Tray made in 1942

A fine and large antique sterling silver tray with a chippendale/pie crust border.


A fine large sterling silver tray with chippendale /pie crust border .The tray is very heavy in weight and has a most unusual feature

Antique Silver George VI Tray made in 1942 - William Walter Antiques

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Date	1942
Made By	Roberts & Belk Ltd
Location	Sheffield
Stock Number	W19x51

Antique Silver George VI Tray made in 1942

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