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Originally Grinsell &amp; Bourne, the business took on this name in 1871 after the original partnership dissolved. They were manufacturing silversmiths based in Birmingham.

John Grinsell went into business with his four sons in 1871, and they had manufacturing workshops in Birmingham, as well as show rooms in Holborn Circus, London and in Glasgow. They made a range of silver-mounted glass and stoneware, including lock-up liquor frames, biscuit boxes, butter dishes, cups, cruet frames, flagons, and salad bowls.

They registered their trademark a "Cupid standing on a scroll" in 1879. Around 1905, they registered as a limited company under the name John Grinsell &amp; Sons Ltd. They were later bought by Barker Ellis &amp; Co. Ltd which finally went into administration in 1992.

John Grinsell &amp; Sons

Antique Silver Art Nouveau Claret Jug made in 1905

Birmingham, 1933 hallmark.

Firm established by William Neale in 1850 in Birmingham. Later the firm became William Neale &amp; Sons as a partnership of William Neale Sr., William Neale Jr. and Arthur Neale, building new premises at 29 Warstone Lane, Birmingham (1896).

In 1905, the firm was converted into a limited liability company under the style of William Neale &amp; Sons Ltd moving in 1910 at 34 Cox Street, St. Paul's Square, Birmingham.

In 1941, the firm was absorbed by Suckling Ltd.

William Neale &amp; Son Ltd

Antique Silver George V Art Nouveau Photograph Frame made in 1913

Fordham &amp; Faulkner

Antique Silver George V Tea and Coffee Service made in 1912

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 Art Nouveau Comport made in 1905

A London based manufacturing silversmiths who traded from around 1858 until the 1930s.

The firm was founded by William Comyns when he bought the business of Robert Tagg (founded in 1730) around 1858 and entered his first mark from the original Robert Tagg premises in Soho, London.

The business expanded rapidly, and the firm moved and gradually took up more and more premises on Beak Street, off Regent Street. They became William Comyns &amp; Son in 1885 when his two sons Charles and Richard joined the partnership.

They had a significant impact in the 1880s by producing large numbers of decorative items in silver which were retailed through leading London retailers of the time, such as Henry Lewis and Howell &amp; James.

William Comyns died in 1916, and his son Charles died in 1925 whilst at a sale at Christie's. They registered as a limited company in 1930 as William Comyns &amp; Sons Ltd with the remaining son, Richard, registered as the permanent governing director.

When Richard died in 1953, the company was bought by Bernard Copping. They are now one of the few remaining manufacturing silversmiths in London with premises in London WC2.

William Comyns

Silver Edwardian Mounted Claret Jug made in 1903

Active at Frederick Street, Birmingham from 1895 till 1921. Registered his mark in November 1887 and September 1908.

E S Barnsley &amp; Co

Antique Silver Art Nouveau Presentation Bowl made in 1911

George Nathan and Ridley Hayes were silversmiths who entered their first joint mark in 1897 in Birmingham. They were particularly known for their Arts &amp; Crafts interpretation of early English silver, producing tea sets and caddies, bowls, baskets and desk sets.

They traded under the name Nathan &amp; Hayes, and had premises in both Birmingham and Hatton Garden in London. Hayes ceased to appear in records in 1912, but the firm continued trading as Nathan &amp; Hayes. They were bought by S. Blanckensee &amp; Sons.

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