Vintage Walker and Hall 1950s could be older christening cup Sheffield plate

Vintage walker and hall 1950s could be older christening cup Sheffield plate 7 cm round 6 cm tall some age related wear.

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Walker & Hall was a British silversmithing and metalworking company founded in Sheffield in 1845. The company was known for its silver electroplating techniques and produced a wide range of items, including dinnerware, trophies, and ship models.

Founding

George Walker founded the company in 1845 after securing the royalty for electroplating in Sheffield

Henry Hall joined the company in 1853, and it became known as Walker & Hall

The company was known as Walker, Coulson & Hall between 1848 and 1853

Growth

The company opened branches throughout Great Britain and internationally

In 1920, the company became a limited liability company called Walker & Hall Ltd

In 1963, the company merged with Mappin & Webb and Elkington & Co. to form British Silverware Ltd

Legacy

The company's flag, a tapered pennant with the initials W & H, was stamped onto their products and flew outside the Sheffield factory

The company's priority was always quality, using the best silver and expert technique and design