Sweet Dish
1936-1937 (made), 1936-1937 (hallmarked)
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| Place of origin |
Wakely and Wheeler were a continuation of the spoon making company of Lias Brothers, which traces it's roots back to 1791. Henry John Lias went into partnership with James Wakely in 1879 for five years before retiring. At this point Frank Clarke Wheeler, a former apprentice of Henry John Lias, became a partner. Following Frank Clarke Wheeler's death in 1916, the company stayed in the hands of the Wakely family until acquired by Padgett & Braham Ltd. in 1958. The company is still active today trading under the Wakely & Wheeler name.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, raised and engraved |
| Brief description | Sweet dish, silver, London hallmarks for 1936-37, mark of Wakeley and Wheeler. |
| Physical description | Silver, circular on a raised foot, engraved with an heraldic lion and the date 12th May 1937. |
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| Credit line | Gift of the manufacturer |
| Object history | Gift of Wakeley and Wheeler, 11/01/1938. Exhibited at the Paris International Exhibition, 1937. Cat.no.70 |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Wakely and Wheeler were a continuation of the spoon making company of Lias Brothers, which traces it's roots back to 1791. Henry John Lias went into partnership with James Wakely in 1879 for five years before retiring. At this point Frank Clarke Wheeler, a former apprentice of Henry John Lias, became a partner. Following Frank Clarke Wheeler's death in 1916, the company stayed in the hands of the Wakely family until acquired by Padgett & Braham Ltd. in 1958. The company is still active today trading under the Wakely & Wheeler name. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | CIRC.6-1938 |
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| Record created | December 30, 2008 |
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