Makers & Designers

Strauss & Co’s decorative arts department has handled a worldly list of makers and designers specialising in furniture making, jewellery, silver, glass, porcelain and other artisanal trades.

Strauss & Co’s decorative arts department has handled a worldly list of makers and designers specialising in furniture making, jewellery, silver, glass, porcelain and other artisanal trades. This searchable database lists prominent makers and designers sold by Strauss & Co, including René Lalique, Gio Ponti, Patrick Mavros, as well as coveted houses like The Barnards and Tiffany & Co.


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Daniel Heinrich Schmidt

Cape Colony 

Active c.1768-1811

From Strelitz, Germany, arrived at the Cape as a soldier in 1768. Served as sword-cutler in the service of the Dutch East India company from 1768 to 1778, receiving his burgher rights as silversmith in 1779. Married Helena Elizabeth Bastroo on 26 September 1779. Died on 29 December 1811.
Daniel Heinrich Schmidt produced some of the finest Cape silver when compared to his contemporaries and in "A History Of Cape Silver" the author David Heller states: "As a master-craftsman Daniel Heinrich Schmidt may be compared - and not to his disadvantage - with Paul Storr, the most celebrated silversmith of the late George III period with whom he was contemporary. Both were deservedly famous in their respective countries…."

7 lots offered      71.43% sold      ZAR 296 004
 

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A Cape silver salver, Daniel Heinrich Schmidt, c. 1768-1811
9 Jul 2025
Starting at ZAR 27 000
A Cape silver coffee pot, Daniel Heinrich Schmidt, c.1768-1811
9 Jul 2025
Starting at ZAR 108 000
A Cape silver salver, Daniel Heinrich Schmidt, c.1768-1811
9 Jul 2025
Starting at ZAR 36 000
A Cape silver two-handled sugar basket, Daniel Heinrich Schmidt, c.1768-1811
9 Jul 2025
Starting at ZAR 108 000
A Cape silver two-handled sugar bowl and cover, Daniel Heinrich Schmidt, late 18th/early 19th century
5 Mar 2018
Sold for ZAR 113 680
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A pair of Cape silver Old English pattern three-pronged forks, Daniel Heinrick Schmidt, late 18th/early 19th century
16 Oct 2017
Sold for ZAR 5 621
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Cape silver tessie-on-stand, Daniel Heinrich Schmidt, late 18th century
6 Mar 2017
ZAR 350 000 - 450 000
 
A Cape silver tea caddy, Daniel Heinrich Schmidt, late 18th/early 19th century
14 Mar 2016
Sold for ZAR 31 831
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Cape silver two-handled sugar basket, Daniel Heinrich Schmidt, late 18th century
17 Mar 2014
Sold for ZAR 113 680
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Cape silver covered sugar bowl, Daniel Heinrich Schmidt, 19th century
4 Feb 2013
Sold for ZAR 31 192
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Cape silver covered sugar bowl, Daniel Heinrich Schmidt, 19th century
7 Mar 2011
ZAR 20 000 - 25 000
 

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