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The firm was established in Birmingham c. 1850 by George Cartwright and Joseph Hirons, trading as Cartwright &amp; Hirons. In 1853, when Horace Woodward entered in the partnership, the firm changed to Cartwright, Hirons &amp; Woodward.

The firm was active as electroplate manufacturers and silversmiths at 138/139 Great Charles Street, Birmingham, with London showrooms at 41 Hatton Garden. In 1859, Joseph Hirons left the partnership and the firm changed its name to Cartwright &amp; Woodward.

In 1865, after George Cartwright's retirement, the business was continued by Horace Woodward under the name Horace Woodward &amp; Co. In 1883, Horace Woodward left the company and the business was continued by Edgar Finley and Hugh Taylor, maintaining the same name until 1893 when the firm was converted into a limited liability company as Horace Woodward &amp; Co Ltd. In the same year the production was transferred to Atlas Works, Paradise Street, Birmingham and additional premised were opened in 1903 at Vyse Street, Birmingham. In 1919, the firm was acquired by Adie Brothers Ltd.

The firm participated with success at  London (1851 and 1862), Paris (1867) and Melbourne (1881) Exhibitions.

Horace Woodward &amp; Co

Antique Silver Victorian Claret Jug made in 1874

A fine mid-Victorian antique silver claret jug with a very decorative silver mount engraved with floral motifs leading to a plain hand blown glass body with a...

A fine mid-Victorian antique silver claret jug with a very decorative silver mount engraved with floral motifs leading

Antique Silver Victorian Claret Jug made in 1874 - William Walter Antiques

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Date	1874
Made By	Horace Woodward & Co
Location	Birmingham
Stock Number	W174x4

Antique Silver Victorian Claret Jug made in 1874

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