Assembled Victorian Silver Presentation Trowel with an Ivory Handle, Sheffield, Harrison Brothers & Howson, makers, handle 1895-96, engraved trowel 1910-11, silver-mounted ivory handle with palmettes, trowel engraved allover with flowers and scrollwork centering an inscription: "This Trowel/was used by/Mrs. Gerald Moor/at the laying of/The Foundation Stone/of the Church Hall, Preston./10. October 1912./&/Presented to her by the architect/Francis Hooper FRIBA," with an armorial formed as a garter with "IN DEO CONFIDO," lg. 13 5/8 in., approx. 9.9 troy oz. Estimate $250-350 Handle likely not original to trowl and joined together at a later date. Handle and trowel joint out of alignment, ivory with large shrinkage crack, very slight abrasions to trowel surface. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
An Edwardian silver ink stand, Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield, 1905, the rectangular stand with reed and ribbon border, on three pad feet, the hob-cut glass inkwell lacking cover 20cm wide, 318g weighable silver; three white metal pencils and a pen; five various sterling silver and mother-of-pearl handled fruit knives; etc
A pair of late Victorian, dwarf, Corinthian column candlesticks, on stepped square bases, with bead borders, by Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield 1899, 5.75in (14.5cm) high. (2)
AN EDWARDIAN SILVER SIX DIVISIONAL TOAST RACK with shaped wirework hoops standing on an open rectangular base and octagonal shaped feet 6 1/2" wide Sheffield 1902 by Harrison Brothers & Howson 12.7 troy oz
Antique Harrison Bros. & Howson Knife & Scabbard: This is an antique Harrison Bros. & Howson knife and scabbard. The knife features a hardened steel blade with a contoured ivory handle. The ricasso is marked "Harrison Bros. & Howson / Cutlers to Her Majesty / 45 Norfolk St. Sheffield". Harrison Bros. & Howson was established in the late 18th century and continue to produce high quality silver wares. The knife comes with the original leather scabbard. The Harrison Bros. & Howson knife is in good overall condition. The handle has a crack as shown. The knife measures 11" with a 6" blade. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
24 PIECE ENGLISH STERLING FISH SET plus storage chest. The flatware, hallmarked British sterling, city Sheffield, years 1937-1938, maker Harrison Brothers & Howson; comprised of 12 forks, and 12 blunt knives. Total gross weight: 29.9 troy ozs.
A modern four piece tea service, with rounded oblong bodies and button feet, by Harrison Bros & Howson, Sheffield 1921/22, 56.5oz.
STAG HANDLE CARVING SET AND CASED KNIVES. Two fitted cases containing six stag handled steak knives each by Harrison Bros. & Howson Cutlers to His Late Majesty King George VI. Blades marked Alpha Stainless. The carving set includes 14” stag handled knife with matching 12-1/2” sharpener and 10-1/2” fork. Additional large 12” meat fork. PROVENANCE: Woolworth Collection. CONDITION: Very good. 9-25273 (150-250)
19th Century Sheffield, England Harrison Bros. & Howson Sterling Silver Mounted Ivory Handled Five: 19th Century Sheffield, England Harrison Bros. & Howson Sterling Silver Mounted Ivory Handled Five (5) Piece Carving Set in Fitted Box. Marked. Age Splits to Ivory Handles, Moderate Corrosion to one stainless steel blade Otherwise Good Condition. Box Measures 18-1/2 Inches Long and 6-1/4 Inches Wide. We Will Not Ship This Item Out of State of Florida. Anyone Having This Item Shipped Must Have a Florida Address or the Item will not be Shipped. We will Not Knowingly Sell Endangered Species outside of Legal Channels. (estimate $100-$200) Shipping $68. 00
A modern salver Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield 1933, of shaped circular form, gadroon border, presentation inscription to base, raised on four tapered bracket feet; together with a café au lait pot, HS, Sheffield, 1902, of baluster form, domed hinged lid with ball finial, S scroll handle (2) Diameter: 30.5cm, weight (all in): 29.44oz Estimate £ 250-350 + fees. Sold for £375 (buyer's premium included)
SET OF SIX ENGLISH SILVER FRUIT KNIVES AND FORKS G.H. Harrison Bros. & Howson, Sheffield, 1900; with silver and green celluloid striped handles. 7 1/2 and 6 1/2 in. Property from the Estate of Mary S. B. Braga Estimate $ 150-250
CASED ENGLISH STERLING SILVER FISH SET. Sheffield, 1950. Fiddle Thread and Shell pattern. Sterling hollow handled hallmarked with maker “GH”. Other parts are marked “Harrison Bros. & Howson, Made in England”. Set consists of: Twelve 7-1/2” forks; twelve 8-1/2” knives all in a fine mahogany fitted case. CONDITION: Very good. 12-267 (500-1,000)
A silver two-piece cafe au lait setby Harrison Bros. Howson (George Howson), Sheffield marks, rubbed date letter of tapering octagonal form with hinged lid and wooden handles, each piece bearing a monogram 17cm high, 20oz
A silver fruit dishby Harrison Brothers & Howson (George Howson), Sheffield 1936, of scalloped circular form with pierced foliate and vine decoration and four blank cartouche on circular plinth foot, 22cm diameter, 16oz
Lot 76
Property of Various Owners Cased Victorian Silver and Ivory Two-Piece Fish Set Harrison Bros. & Howson, Sheffield, 1875 Each with an ivory handle carved as a fish with engraved leopard and crown crests; each engraved blade marked. Fitted within a leather box retailed by Lambert, Silversmiths & Jewellers to the Queen. Length of knife: 13-1/2 in (34.3 cm)
Group of George V Sterling Silver Tableware, Sheffield, a three-piece carving set, 1919-21, by Harrison Brothers & Howson, lg. to 13 1/2, and a pair of fox knife rests, 1929-30, by William Hutton & Sons Ltd., lg. 3 1/4 in., approx. 3.7 troy oz., in a fitted case. Estimate $150-250 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
230. Mother of Pearl Handled Knives
Sold and marked by the Harrison Bros & Howson. Sheffield, England. In original lined case with chartreuse velvet exterior. Set includes six mother-of-pearl handled knives with silver blades stamped "HB&HS", each apprx 7-3/4" long, closed case apprx 7" x 9" x 1-3/4".
100/200 Sold: $63.25
MOTHER-OF-PEARL FRUIT SET AND STERLING SILVER SERVING SET. England, mid 20th century. Silver plated fruit set includes six forks and knives with decorated ferrules connecting to the mother-of-pearl handles. Overall length of the knife is 7.25" and the fork is 6". Markings on the knife blade possibly for Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield, England. In original wood case with velvet interior. Sterling silver and mother-of-pearl handled serving spoon and knife, engraved on one side with decorated ferrules connecting to handles. British hallmarks indicating they were made in Sheffield, England, c. 1940s. Fitted, velvet lined case.
A VICTORIAN IVORY HANDLED AND SILVER BLADED CAKE KNIFE with engraved leaf decoration, 9 1/2" long, Birmingham 1888 by Hilliard & Thompson and a George V ivory handled and silver bread knife with engraved scroll and leaf decoration, 9 1/2" long, Sheffield 1914 by Harrison Brothers & Howson (2)
A pair of Victorian silver and ivory fish servers in original case, Harrison Bros. & Howson, Sheffield, 1875.
A mixed lot: a pair of sauceboats by W. Neale & Sons Ltd., Birmingham 1933; a sauceboat by Smith & Braham, Birmingham 1930 and a cream jug and sugar basin by J & R Griffin Ltd., Chester 1919, and a Victorian plated bread knife, Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield 1889, 12.5oz weighable. (6)
A cased set of twelve Albany pattern teaspoons and tongs, hallmarked Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield 1928, 4oz approx
A VICTORIAN SILVER TIPPED MAHOGANY CANE Sheffield, mark of Harrison Brothers & Howson (George Howson), partially rubbed date mark (2nd half of 20th century), the cane tip with Bacchanalian putti and goat scene, over a mahogany shaft and bone tip.
A CASED SET OF VICTORIAN SILVER KINGS PATTERN DESSERT SET (36) piece set, including (18) knives (8 1/2 in.) and (18) forks (6 7/8 in.) all with mark of Harrison Brothers & Howson (Henry Harrison) to blade/tines and handle, Sheffield (1889), additionally marked with retailer's mark of I. Freeman & Son, Inc. England to verso, Kings pattern with matching script monogram. Presented in likely original retailer golden oak box, marked Lambert / Coventry Street to brass fittings.
Victorian silver oval sugar basin and cream jug, with engraved decoration and beaded borders, by Harrison Brothers & Howson, London, 1871, 22oz,
Eleven knives with silver handles, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, 1905, the blades by Harrison Bros & Howson, and two smaller knives to match, all crested, another matching 1914 and five others
A late Victorian, cased set of six aspargus tongs, by Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield 1899, and the following plated ware; two serving tongs, six aspargus tongs and egg coddler. (Lot)
**Fine Victorian 3 Piece Silver Serving Set Harrison Brothers & Howson (Sheffield, 1862-1950), four quarter 19th century. A fine Victorian three piece cased box set of silver plated serving pieces comprising two berry spoons with grape scissors; all with openwork handles elaborately chased cast and decorated with grapes and entwining oak leaves, the spoons with silver-gilt bowls and fruiting repousse decoration within a scalloped edge. Presented in the original fitted purple velvet- and blue satin-lined case retailed by Hogg and Shaw, Goldsmith and Jewelers, 62 Market Street, Manchester. The spoons hallmarks for Harrison Brothers & Howson. Approximate length of spoons 9". Approximate length of scissors 6.75".
Harrison Brothers & Howson Silver Fish Carving Set: Harrison Brothers & Howson English Sheffield Sterling Silver Two Piece Fish Carving Set. Hallmarks to handle and bowl. Knife measures 12-7/8" L, fork measures 10" L. Approx. weight: 9. 93 troy ounces. Domestic Shipping: $42. 00 Condition Good condition
Victorian silver waiter, the beaded stepped serpentine border upon four claw and paw feet, maker Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield 1890, 8" diameter, 9oz approx
A boxed set of six Walker & Hall teaspoons, butter knives by Harrison Brothers & Howson and a cased 800 grade grey breakfast set
(2) Sheffield platters with Presidential crest (2) Sheffield platters with Presidential crest, Mid 20th c., makers mark of Harrison Bros. & Howson, gadrooned edge and engraved with the United States seal, possibly for Whitehouse or embassy use, 24.5"l x 18.25"w (tray), 12"dia.(dish)Provenance: Palmetto Hall: The Jay P. Altmayer Family Collection
TWENTY FOUR ENGLISH KNIVES
including 12 dinner knives and 12 luncheon knives
Condition: large knives: 11 1/4 inches long (handles: 5 inches; blades: 6 1/2 inches)
small knives: 9 inches long (handles: 4 inches; blades: 5 inches)
good condition other than tiny indents and scratches consistent with age and use; handles marked HH, three other marks are not clear; blades marked: Harrison Bros & Howson, Cutlers to her Majesty
Assorted Victorian cutlery and serving pieces including: bone-handled fish set and carving set by Harrison Brose & Howson circa 1850; cased set of twelve dessert knives with pearl handles by J. Russell & Co. circa 1890; etc. Estimate $ 60-90 Moderate to heavy wear. Prospective buyers should request a formal condition report. Back   Inquiry   Email Lot  © Alex Cooper. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are originalcopyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. Forfurther information telephone 410-828-4838 Schedule •  Catalogues •  Archives •  Login •  RegisterAbout Us | Consignors | Buyers | Catalogs | Contact Us | FAQ | Join Our Mailing ListHome | Oriental Rugs | Real Estate Auctions | Alex Cooper's Artfact Page | Alex Cooper Live! Blog908 York Road Towson Maryland 21204Baltimore: (410) 828-4838 | Fax: (410) 828-0875 | Toll-Free: (800) 272-3145antiques@alexcooper.comSite by Fastspot
An impressive cased pair of Victorian carved ivory handled silver fish servers
by Harrison Bros & Howson, Sheffield 1873The carved ivory handles modelled as two hands with buttoned cuffs each holding a fish, monogrammed, the blade and tine pierced and engraved with foliate scrolls, in a fitted blue leather and velvet lined case, length of knife 34.5cm. (2)
A cased set of six George V silver coffee spoons, Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield, 1918, 76g in total; and a cased set of five George V silver Old English pattern coffee spoons, Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield, 1918, 85.8g in total (2)
Assorted Group of Mostly Sterling Silver Flatware, including a set of nine Harrison Bros. & Howson hollow-handled knives, nine enameled gold-washed demitasse spoons, eleven Whiting twisted-handle demitasse spoons, five French gold-washed coffee spoons, a set of twelve Gorham coffee or dessert spoons, three Towle "Canterbury" tablespoons, some silver-plated flatware, a Gorham silver-plated bell, a salt with cobalt glass liner, a tea strainer, and other items, approx. 19.5 troy oz. weighable silver. Estimate $250-450 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
A set of six Edward VII silver cake forks, by Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield, 1901, with green stained ivory handles.Provenance: Butterfields, Thoresby Park, Newark, Notts
An Edwardian boat shaped mustard pot, with fret bands and beaded border, by William Aitken, Birmingham 1906, blue glass liner, with a fiddle pattern mustard spoon, by J & H Lias, London 1837, also a six division toast rack, by Harrison, Bros & Howson, Sheffield 1927, 6.5oz. (3)
GEORGE V ENGLISH STERLING SILVER CRUET STAND, HARRISON BROTHERS & HOWSON, SHEFFIELD, CIRCA 1913, WITH FOUR GLASS BOTTLES H 6 1/2 IN. (16.5 CM.), WEIGHABLE 11.2 OZTGeorge V English Sterling Silver Cruet Stand, Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield, Circa 1913, with Four Glass Bottles, Dimensions: H 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm.), Weighable 11.2 ozt
SILVER PLATE AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL KNIFE SET. England, early 20th century. Set of twelve knives, blades each clearly stamped with the Harrison Bros. & Howson marks. Blades are approx. 5.75"l. x .75"w., overall length is 10". Ferrules are nicely engraved, mother-of-pearl handles are carved at the ends. Set is in original lined and fitted case marked with Harrison Bros. & Howson logo and "Cutlers to Her Majesty, Norfolk St., Sheffield".
An English Silverplate and Antler Fish Serving Set Harrison Brothers & Howson Sheffield retailed by J. S. MacDonald Baltimore contained in a fitted case. Length of longer 13 5/8 inches.
A late Victorian bachelors silver teapot and sugar basin,
by Harrison Bros & Howson, Sheffield 1900,
half swirl-fluted bodies, angular handles, knop finial,
approx. weight 10oz. (2).
A SET OF SIX VICTORIAN OVAL NAPKIN RINGS foliate engraved between beaded borders, by Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield 1885, 3ozs, cased
Edwardian Silver Cased Fruit Set
Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield, 1907
Consisting of 12 knives and 12 forks; each in the threaded pattern with weighted handles. Each marked. Fitted within an oak case. 24 pieces.
HARRISON BROS & HOWSON TWO-PIECE CARVING SETHarrison Bros & Howson Two-Piece Carving Set,
ENGLISH VICTORIAN PAIR OF STERLING NEOSLASSICAL CANDLESTICKS, BY HARRISON BROS. & HOWSON, SHEFFIELD, DATED 1892 5 ¼" x 3 ?" x 3 ?" base Classic Ionic form pair of sterling candlesticks, weighted; marked with Harrison Bros. & Howson hallmark, lion passant, crown and letter for 1892 on each base rim and each bobèche.
Sheffield sterling dinner & luncheon knives (24) Harrison Bros. & Howson, Sheffield, first half-20th century, comprising 12 dinner, 9 7/8 in. L., and 12 luncheon, 8 5/8 in. L.
Condition: Monogrammed.
DAGGER. England 2nd half-19th century. Blade etched ''Rough & Ready'' and marked ''Harrison Bros. & Howson...Sheffield''. Antler slab handle. With leather scabbard. 12 3/4''l. overall. One edge of blade near tip has 3/4'' l. area of small nicks and corrosion on both sides. Can be seen in online photos.
275. Set of Six Sheffeid Silver Butter Knives
Proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the Lyric Opera, Cleveland. Lot includes six Sheffeid sterling silver butter knives with mother of pearl handles. Handle stamped sterling and blade reads Sheffeild Harrison Bros & Howson - England. Each knife measures apprx 7-1/2".
50/100 Sold: $40.25