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W. KING & Co.

The Studio, Old Place Chambers, Earl Street, Coventry












W.K & C

W. King & Co. was the partnership of Winifred King and Mildred Murphy, they appear to have come together in the early 1920's and continued to the late 1930's at least. Along with other silversmiths, such as Mabel A. Camwell, Una Elaine Munns, May M. Hutchins, Bernard Instone, and Bernard Cuzner, they exhibited their work several times at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Exhibitions.

The Falmouth silversmiths, Gladys and Charles Mumford, who originated from Statford-upon-Avon, worked for W. King & Co. before their move to Cornwell.

W. King & Co. entered their marks with the Birmingham Assay Office.

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SAMUEL BASNETT

29, Augusta Street, Birmingham



S. Basnett - Birmingham - 1880

Class 2: jewellery. Registered design No 7574: registered by Samuel Basnett, Jeweller, of 29 Augusta Street, Birmingham.

Source: National Archives

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W. DAVIS

2, Regent Parade, Birmingham



W. Davis - Birmingham - 1879

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THOMAS ERIC WHITEHEAD

Coventry

An example of the work of Thomas Eric Whitehead of Coventry, an unusual seal top spoon 4½" (11.4 cm) in length and 22 grams in weight, assayed at Birmingham in 1965:












T E W - Birmingham - 1965

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GEORGE WELCH & Co.

11, Dean Street, Birmingham



George Welch & Co. - Birmingham - 1846

George Welch & Co. appear in directories up until 1850. A George Welsh, perhaps the same person, was working as an electro plater in the 1860's at 13, Edgbaston Street, Birmingham.

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ALFRED TAYLOR

Great Howard Street, Birmingham

Example of the work of Alfred Taylor, a folding fruit knife with Mother of Pearl handle:












A.T

Alfred Taylor entered his mark 'A.T' contained within an oblong punch, with the Birmingham Assay Office in November 1851.

He was a known maker of fruit knives, vinaigrettes, card cases, thimbles, etuis, bottle tickets, vesta cases, cigar cutters etc.

He is known to have registered at least two designs for thimbles, Registered Design Number 73871 - 1850 for the Crystal Palace thimble, and Registered Design Number 86699 - 1852 Sydenham Crystal Palace thimble.

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WILLIAM J. HOLMES

173, Hockley Hill, Birmingham

An example of the work of William J. Holmes:












W.J.H

William James Holmes entered his marks 'W.J.H' contained within an oblong punch with the Birmingham and Chester assay offices. His Chester registrations were made on the 15th February 1901, 20th June 1902, and on the 18th October 1906.

The business was converted into a limited liability company by 1938.

See: http://www.925-1000.com/bx_wjHolmes_B.html

http://www.925-1000.com/dlBirmingham7.html#M

and: http://www.925-1000.com/dlChester3.html

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DAVID PETTIFER

2, Great King Street, Birmingham

David Pettifer entered his mark 'D.P' contained within an oblong box with clipped corners, on the 19th July 1847 with the Birmingham Assay Office.

Example of the work of David Pettifer:


















D.P - Birmingham - 1849


Another example from 1855:


D.P - Birmingham - 1855


Another example from 1852:










D.P - Birmingham - 1852

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ALBERT E. RICHARDS

3, Key Hill Drive, Hockley, Birmingham



Albert E. Richards - Birmingham - 1892

See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=14729&p=208121&hil ... ds#p208121

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ALBERT E. JENKINS

36, Regent Parade, Birmingham



Albert E. Jenkins - Birmingham - 1893

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EDWARD SMITH

25, Cox Street, later, Howard Street, Birmingham

Example of the work of Edward Smith, a snuff box assayed Birmingham in 1832:














And another example assayed at Birmingham in 1835:
















And another example assayed at Birmingham in 1861:










ES - Birmingham - 1861


Edward Smith registered his mark 'ES' contained within an oblong punch, with the Birmingham Assay Office on the 31st May 1826. He registered a second mark 'ES' contained within an oblong punch with one end slightly rounded and the other end with clipped corners, on the 9th September 1840.

The Birmingham Assay Office has note of Edward Smith's removal from 25, Cox Street to Howard Street in March 1827.

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F.D. LONG

Example of the work of F.D. Long, a lady's purse with finger ring, assayed at Birmingham in 1917:















F.D.L

F.D. Long registered their mark with the Birmingham Assay Office in May 1916.

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HENRY PHILLIPS

51, St.Paul's Square, later, 24, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham



Henry Phillips - Birmingham - 1863



Henry Phillips - Birmingham - 1880

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BANISTER & GRIFFITHS

Guest Street, Hockley Hill, Birmingham



Banister & Griffiths - Birmingham - 1863

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JAMES WOODWARD

166, Vyse Street, and Kent Place, Northampton Street, Birmingham



James Woodward - Birmingham - 1863

Late Coleman & Woodward.

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J.E. BUSHELL (James or Joseph Edward Bushell)

Caroline Street, Tower Street, and Branston Street, Birmingham

Example of the work of J.E. Bushell, a jam spoon, 5" (13cm) in length and weighing 15grams. Assayed at the Birmingham Assay Office in 1943.



J.E. Bushell - Birmingham - 1943



J.E.B - Birmingham - 1943



J.E. Bushell - Birmingham - 1943

This particular mark for J.E. Bushell was registered with the Birmingham Assay Office in June 1932.

The firm were also known for their plated wares: http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_B3.html

Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, George Bushell and Joseph Edward Bushell, as Electro Platers, at Albert Works, Graham-street, Birmingham, under the firm of G. and J. Bushell, has been dissolved, by mutual consent, as on and from the 4th day of August instant. The said George Bushell will continue to carry on the business of an Electro Plater on his own account and in his own name, at Albert Works aforesaid, and all debts due to or owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by him. The said Joseph Edward Bushell will henceforth carry on the like business at 66, Branston-street, Birmingham, on his own account and in his own name.
As witness our hands this 22nd day of August, 1888.
George Bushell.
Joseph Edward Bushell.

Source: The London Gazette - 24th August 1888

As can be seen from the above, Joseph Edward Bushell established his business in 1888, after having been in partnership with George Bushell, as G. & J. Bushell. Joseph Edward Bushell entered his first mark, 'J.E.B' incuse and without outline, with the Birmingham Assay Office in December 1891.

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BOUCHER & HILL

21, Caroline Street, Birmingham



Boucher & Hill - Birmingham - 1863

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P.H. CROFTS

Leicester

Example of the work and mark of P.H. Crofts, a pair of Modernist silver vases, 6" (14.6cm) in height and weighing 210 grams, assayed at Birmingham in 1983.









P H C

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HENRY WILKS

80, Vyse Street, Birmingham



Henry Wilks - Birmingham - 1863

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ABIGAIL J. BROWN

Cornwall

Example of the work and mark of Abigail J. Brown, a hand raised beaker, 2¼" (5.6cm) in height and weighing 122grams. It is made of 999 standard silver and was assayed by the Birmingham Assay Office in 2004:












A J B

Abigail Brown studied silversmithing and jewellery at Loughborough University School of Art & Design, graduating in 2001. She now teaches jewellery, silversmithing and metalwork techniques for Contemporary Crafts at University College Falmouth; and teaches short courses at West Dean College, West Sussex. Her work has been exhibited at the Victoria & Albert Museum and is included in the collection of the National Museum Wales.

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