ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED REPOUSSE TANKARD BY JOHN SHERWOOD VGC Add to Watch List Watching View Watchlist >

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED REPOUSSE TANKARD

BY JOHN SHERWOOD & SONS REGENT WORKS LICHFIELD ST BIRMINGHAM

GENERALLY GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION / TESTED NOT SILVER

WEIGHS 413 g  4.5" TALL / BUY NOW SALE

Key Details of John Sherwood & Sons:

• Active Period: The firm was active from the mid-19th century, with roots around 1858, and continued into the early 20th century (known items exist up to c. 1913).
• Location: Their operations were centered at the Regent Works, 76 Lichfield Street, Birmingham, with an office in London.
• Maker's Marks: They frequently used the mark J S & S within a shield.
• The "Beaver" Trademark: A distinctive "Beaver" trademark was registered and used on many of their electro-plated nickel silver (EPNS) products, sometimes accompanied by the phrase "Beaver Brand" or "Regent Silver".