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19th Century English Silver Plated Giraffe Desk Set James Deakin Sons

Name: 19th Century English Silver Plated Giraffe Desk Set James Deakin & Sons
Brand: James Deakin & Sons
Rating: 5 (105 reviews)

$512List Priceper set

About the Item

This is a magnificent novelty silver plated desk set, circa 1880 in date. The desk set bears the mark of James Deakin Sons, Sheffield. The desk set comprises of an unusually shaped tray which stands on four attractive figural birds feet. The centre of the desk set features a striking textured silver plated giraffe. The giraffe is standing beautifully alongside a candlestick which is modelled as a textured silver plated oak tree. The desk tray has twin glass and silver plated ink pots, and a pen Stand in the shape of crossed branches. This is a highly decorative set which will make a statement once placed on any period desk. Condition: In excellent condition, with no dents, damage or repair and only minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 28 x Width 24 x Depth 17 Dimensions in inches: Height 11.0 x width 9.4 x depth 6.7 James Deakin Sons - The firm was founded in Sheffield by James Deakin in 1866. The first mark was entered by the firm in Sheffield Assay Office on 31 January 1878. It was a "JD" over "WD" and, possibly, represented the partnership of James Deakin and his son William Pitchford Deakin. The firm was active at Sidney Works, Matilda Street, Sheffield. In 1886 two further sons entered in the partnership, John Deakin and Albert Deakin, and the firm was then known as James Deakin Sons. Further marks were entered in London Assay Office 1888 by William and John Deakin (subsidiary offices and showrooms at 48 Holborn Viaduct, London), Chester and Birmingham. Further offices and showrooms were opened at Gardiner House, 14 Charterhouse Street, London, 34 St. Enoch Square, Glasgow and 7 Queen Street, Belfast. After the retirement of James Deakin (1893) the business was continued by his sons William, John and Albert. In 1897 the firm was converted into a limited liability company under the style James Deakin Sons Ltd. The firm was the proprietor of Shaw and Fisher, Electro-plate Manufacturers (established 1835) and of Walter Latham Son, Sterling Silver Electro-plate manufacturers (established 1874). To avoid any confusion with the production of another Sheffield manufacturer having the same initials JD&S James Dixon Sons the firm used in its silver plate production a figural trademark representing a 'desk bell' often interpreted as a 'lamp'. Likewise, Dixon used a figural trademark registered in 1879 representing.

Creator:
James Deakin Sons (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 3
Materials and Techniques:
Glass,Silver Plate
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1880-1889
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 094561stDibs: LU950614009272

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