Silver · a closer look
Sheffield 1897 hallmark mark: JD WD
Mark details
- Period
- Undated
- Wording
- JD WD
- Appearance
- JD over WD into a shield James Deakin & Sons -John & William Deakin-,
- Place
- Sheffield
Dating cue
Captioned hallmark examples: Sheffield 1897; Chester 1903; Birmingham 1920.
Notes
Attributed to James Deakin & Sons -John & William Deakin-, The firm was established in 1865 by James Deakin at Sidney Works, Matilda Street, . Before 1886 he was joined in partnership by his three sons, William Pitchford, John and Albert and the style of the firm was changed to James Deakin & Sons. In 1888 they opened London offices and showrooms at 48 Holborn Viaduct. Other branches were opened at Glasgow and Belfast. In 1897 the firm was converted to James Deakin & Sons Ltd.