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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Mappin and Webb manner of Christopher Dresser Sterling Silver Teapot 1903
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rare Mappin and Webb manner of Christopher Dresser Sterling Silver Teapot 1903. This modernist, aesthetic, sterling silver teapot in the manner of Christopher Dresser with spherical ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Canadian Sterling silver Teapot Toronto C.1900 Roden Bros
By Roden Brothers
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Canadian Sterling silver Teapot Toronto C.1900 Roden Bros. The teapot of plain ribbed design oval rounded form, collet style base. The upper body of the teapot is ribbed with...
Sterling Silver
Antique Irish Silver Teapot, Dublin 1835 Patrick Laughlin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Irish Silver Teapot, Dublin 1835 Patrick Laughlin. Large circular bombe form with repoussé and embossed foliage decoration on partial stippled background, rich foliage leaf c...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco English Sterling Silver Tea set London 1926-38
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco English Sterling Silver Tea set London 1926-38. Good heavy quality Batchelor’s set, each piece with plain hemi spherical body, central ribbed band surround and curvilinear h...
Sterling Silver
Antique English Silver bachelor's café-au-lait pair, London 1913 Wakely Wheeler
By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique English Silver bachelor's café-au-lait pair, London, 1913 Wakely and Wheeler. Each pot of side handle form plain bulbous milk churn form, gadroon upper and lower rims, wooden...
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Cream Jug London 1899 Barnard Silversmiths
By Barnard Brothers
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Silver Cream Jug London 1899 Messrs Barnard. The jug on on three shell knuckle mask feet, swirl design surround body, scalloped everted rim, acanthus foliate capped double scroll handle. Handle to spout : 4.25 inches. Width: 2.50 inches. Height: 3 inches. Weight: 105 grams.
Sterling Silver
Original Christopher Dresser teapot Elkington & Co
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Silver plated Victorian teapot by Elkington & Co designed By Dr Christopher Dresser. A stylish design years ahead of its time. In good condition and becoming increasingly rare.
Silver Plate
Edwardian Sterling Silver Teapot by A&J Zimmerman, Design Style, 1907
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver teapot in the Design style; part of our diverse teaware collection. This exceptional and rare antique E...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Silver Teapot 830s with Straw Handle Made by Cohr Silver, Denmark, 1939
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Art Deco teapot from Cohr Silver Denmark made in 1939 (see the stamp) The teapot is made of genuine silver 830s, stamped with the Danish three towers ...
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Buckingshire Sheffield England Silver Plated Victorian Tip Kettle and Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Buckingshire Sheffield England Silver Plated Victorian Tip Kettle and Stand. Item features a unique tipping design with "locking" pins...
Silver Plate
George I Style Vintage Sterling Silver Bachelor Teapot
By Thomas Ducrow & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver bachelor teapot, in the George I style; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver bachelor teapot has a bullet shaped form onto a circular collet foot, in the George I style. The surface of this vintage silver teapot is plain and unembellished. This sterling teapot is fitted with a hinged subtly domed cover and retains the original carved pear wood and hallmarked sterling silver finial; the finial secures to the interior of the cover with a wingnut. This fine teapot is fitted with the original plain S scroll carved pear wood handle featuring a scrolling thumbpiece and plain cylindrical sockets. This bullet teapot...
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Edwardian Dutch Sterling Silver Teapot by Edwin Thompson Bryant, 1901
By Edwin Thompson Bryant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian Dutch sterling silver bachelor teapot; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver bachelor teapot has a circular cushion shaped form onto four feet. The surface of the teapot is embellished with chased, large interlacing leaf motifs on a textured background; the leaf designs eminate from a plain starburst motif to the underside. The decoration to the body incorporates four cartouches, each displaying a simplified Dutch style rural architectural scene. The upper portion of the body is ornamented with a band of chased ribbed decoration below the plain swept shoulders. This antique teapot is fitted with a hallmarked, domed hinged cover encircled with a scalloped border and surmounted with an impressive and original floral and foliate finial. This fine teapot is fitted with the original carved pear wood C shaped handle with plain sterling silver sockets. This impressive example of antique silverware has a truncated spout ornamented with further leaf designs and incorporating a simplified scene to the underside. This antique bachelor teapot...
Sterling Silver
