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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Henry Matthews

Birmingham, England 

Active: 1894-1930

Henry Matthews was a Birmingham-based silversmith who first registered his mark in 1894. His office was located on Vittoria Street, a well-known part of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. Matthews is particularly remembered for his small, finely crafted silver items that demanded great attention to detail. His works included hair-brushes, cigarette cases, photo frames, hat pins, card cases, and buttons, among other items. In 1930, Henry Matthews ceased production, marking the end of an era for the renowned silversmith.

37 lots offered      67.57% sold      ZAR 292 306
 

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A pair of Edward VII salt cellars, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1909
22 Jun 2026
Starting at ZAR 4 000
A George V silver cigarette case, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1920
22 Jun 2026
Current bid ZAR 1 500
A silver tray, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, c. early 20th century
22 Jun 2026
Starting at ZAR 18 000
An Edward VII silver inkwell, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1909
26 Mar 2026
Sold for ZAR 1 757
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A George V silver tray, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1912
29 Oct 2025
Sold for ZAR 72 075
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An Edward VII silver three-piece bachelor tea service, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1903
2 Apr 2025
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
 
Edwardian silver cased condiment set, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1902 and spoons Francis Higgins III, London, 1884
23 Oct 2024
Sold for ZAR 7 622
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Edwardian silver casket, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, marks worn
23 Oct 2024
Sold for ZAR 9 967
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An Edward VII silver basket, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1909
22 Feb 2021
ZAR 2 500 - 3 000
 
A late Victorian silver combination cigarette case, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1900
1 Jun 2020
ZAR 3 500 - 4 000
 
A George V silver tea service, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1915
1 Jun 2020
Sold for ZAR 11 725
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Henry Matthews; 9ct gold cheroot case, Henry Mathews
14 Apr 2020
Sold for ZAR 6 449
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT