Vintage C .Walker ( Walker and hall) silver plate 3 piece tea / coffee set

Vintage C .Walker ( Walker and hall) silver plate 3 piece tea / coffee set sugar bowl cream / milk jug and tray. Art Deco style, lovely stylish set by renowned silversmiths Walker and Hall.

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Some minor age related wear.

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Marked e.p.a.1 electro plate, but a1 is the best quality plating. I believe this set is styled as Art Deco but probably later, although the weight and quality is outstanding. 

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Cream jug 9 cm tall 8 cm round

Sugar bowl 7 cm tall 10 cm round

Tray 27 cm wide 20 cm depth

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The history of C. Walker silverplate is the history of the company Walker & Hall, founded by George Walker in Sheffield in 1845 and joined by Henry Hall in 1853. The company became a major producer of electroplated wares, cutlery, and silver, expanding internationally and eventually becoming part of British Silverware Ltd in 1963 before ceasing manufacturing in 1971.

Founding and growth

1845: George Walker starts a business in Sheffield after learning the electroplating process.

1853: Henry Hall joins, and the company becomes known as Walker & Hall.

1894: The company grows to 1,500 employees, driven by high Victorian and Edwardian demand for silver-plated goods.

1920: The business is converted to a limited liability company, Walker & Hall Ltd.

Expansion and later years

International branches: The company opens showrooms and branches across the United Kingdom and in countries like Australia and South Africa.

1963: Walker & Hall is combined with Mappin & Webb and Elkington & Co. to form British Silverware Ltd.

1971: The company ceases manufacturing, though the name has been revived for retail purposes.

Key facts

Trade Mark: The company's trademark is a flag with the letters "W & H".

Publicity: The company was known for its publicity, including a false story that George Walker was a co-inventor of the electroplating process with Dr. John Wright.

Designer: In 1954, the company hired designer David Mellor, who created more modern cutlery designs.