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.


42 lots offered      69.05% sold      ZAR 303 432
 

  Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
An Edward VII silver and enamelled glass-mounted dressing table decanter set, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1900-1901
6 Mar 2017
Sold for ZAR 18 189
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A George V silver two-handled tray, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1912
6 Mar 2017
Sold for ZAR 56 840
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A George V silver two-handled tray, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1912
10 Oct 2016
Sold for ZAR 36 378
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A George V 9ct gold vesta case, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1911
14 Mar 2016
Sold for ZAR 3 513
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Victorian silver-mounted mirror, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1898
22 Feb 2016
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
 
A near pair of Edward VII silver-mounted cut-glass scent bottles, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1906 and 1907
29 Sep 2015
Sold for ZAR 4 684
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An Edward VII silver cigar rest, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1903
27 Jul 2015
Sold for ZAR 2 342
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A pair of silver tulip-shaped vases, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, date mark worn
11 May 2015
Sold for ZAR 937
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An Edward VII Art Nouveau silver frame, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1905
11 May 2015
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
 
A near pair of Edward VII silver-mounted cut-glass scent bottles, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1906 and 1907
11 May 2015
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
 
An Edward VII silver frame, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1909
11 May 2015
Sold for ZAR 1 757
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A George V silver, piqué-work and tortoiseshell-mounted box, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1919
16 Mar 2015
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
 

Results in green indicate post sales.