Famous for their pure silver and electroplated furnishings and objects, Hukin & Heath is known all over the world. Collectors of the British manufacturer’s alluring decorative objects and other wares are quite familiar with the exceptional quality associated with the brand as well as with Hukin & Heath’s distinctive trademark, which features the initials "H & H," paired with the form of an eagle taking flight.
Silversmiths Jonathan Wilson Hukin and John Thomas Heath established the firm in Birmingham in 1855. The company didn't register its silver mark until 1879 but had already erected a number of showrooms in London by that time. From sterling silver oil lamps to jugs and other vessels, the firm produced an array of elegant but useful items to meet just about any need in the home. Aficionados probably know the company primarily for its electroplated replications of Persian and Japanese goods.
The firm saw enough success to keep them in business even during periods of economic strain. Hukin & Heath’s good fortune skyrocketed in 1878, when they entered into collaboration with notable British designer and design theorist Dr. Christopher Dresser — recognized as one of the key figures in the Art Nouveau style, which, in its sinuous lines and flamboyant curves inspired by the natural world reflected a desire for freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. Dresser’s comely serveware and other items in electroplated nickel silver typically featured a reproduction of his signature alongside the manufacturer’s maker’s mark.
The company registered a number of Dresser’s designs with the H & H trademark in that timeframe. After they parted ways around 1881, Hukin & Heath continued to produce Dresser's designs. Unfortunately, the manufacturer’s design books containing his creations were destroyed before the firm closed permanently in 1953.
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English Art Deco Silver Plated Twin Decanter Tantalus by Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
Art Deco tantalus by Hukin & Heath dating to circa 1920, fitted with two matching quilt cut decanters housed within a silver plated locking frame. The decanters are of distinctive pi...
Metal, Silver Plate
English Art Deco Double Silver Plate Tantalus by Hukin & Heath
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
Art Deco Circa 1920 From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this Art Deco Silver Plate Tantalus by Hukin and Heath. The Tantalus modelled with two quilt-cut pineapple shaped decanters...
Silver Plate
Modern Pair of Magnum Glass Decanters
Located in Northampton, GB
Featuring a Coat of Arms From our Decanter collection, we are pleased to offer this pair of Scottish Glass Magnum Sized Decanters. The decanters of square form with canted corners featuring a quilted pattern to each face except the front which is engraved with a coat of arms with the words Aye Courage and writing reading Richard Comyns of Ludston. The decanters are complete with cut glass blown ball-shaped stoppers with a matching pattern. The Magnum Decanters date to the turn of the 21st century circa 2000. Richard Comyns (1933-2020) was one of the founders of the United Grand Priories of the Order and presided over its phenomenal growth worldwide and its international affiliations including within the United Nations. Comyns was Grand Prior of the Supreme Grand Priory of the Order, HE Richard Comyns of Ludston GCLJ GCMLJ and honorary chairman of the Saint Lazarus...
Glass
Art Deco Tantalus Hukin & Heath
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
Art Deco Circa 1925 The Tantalus modelled with two hand-cut decanters locked into place by a silver plate frame. The frame with loop handle to the top ...
Silver Plate
Silver and Glass Duck Decanters Art Nouveau Hukin & Heath
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd, Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Silver and glass duck decanters, dating to the early 20th century within the Art Nouveau period. The novelty decanters are formed as two ducks, each with a h...
Sterling Silver
English Art Deco Twin Bottle Tantalus by George Betjemann
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Rare Model with Original Blue Hue Bottles From our Decanter collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this Art Deco Twin Bottle Tantalus George Betjemann. The Twin Bo...
Metal
20th Century English Pair Of Solid Silver & Cut Glass Locking Decanters c.1925
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century English Art Deco pair of locking decanters. Of particularly large size with diagonally cut and pillared glass mounted with an elegant fan shaped stopper. Applied...
Silver
Art deco pair of glass and sterling silver decanters made by Hukin & Heath 1921
By Hukin & Heath
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1921 by Hukin & Heath, this stylish pair of George V period, Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Decanters, are in the art deco taste, with square bodies and ...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Art Déco Etched Glass Liquor Decanters with Sterling Silver Necks
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Art Déco etched glass liquor decanters and stoppers with sterling silver necks By: unknown Material: copper, glass, silver, sterling silver, crystal, cut glass, metal Techni...
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Copper, Metal
Pair of Vintage John Haig Whisky Decanters, English, Glass, Silver, Hallmarked
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage John Haig whisky decanters. An English, glass and hallmarked silver Scotch vessel, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. A fascinating original pai...
Sterling Silver
Silver Pair of Glass Decanters Wilhelm Binder Art Nouveau Germany circa 1900
By Wilhelm T. Binder
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of Art Nouveau glass decanters (Carafes) with silver mountings. Hallmarked: Mark WTB: Germany/Schwaebisch Gmuend, manufactory Wilhelm Binder, number 8329. Silver 800. Germ...
Silver
Pair of Art Nouveau Glass Decanter with Silver Fittings, Wilhelm Binder, Germany
By Wilhelm Binder
Located in Vienna, AT
Two carafes made of clear glass with a conical body, inside six-pointed wave-shaped thickened wall, cut base star, smooth silver fittings with J-shaped, curved handle, covered, beak-...
Silver
