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.

35 lots offered      65.71% sold      ZAR 218 475
 

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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
9ct gold cheroot case, Henry Mathews
14 Apr 2020
Sold for ZAR 6 449
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An Edward VII silver pin tray, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1902
18 Nov 2019
Sold for ZAR 5 628
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An Edward VII blue guilloché enamel and silver cigarette case, H. Matthews, Birmingham 1902
16 Sep 2019
Sold for ZAR 2 345
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A pair of Edward VII silver candlesticks, Henry Matthews, London, 1906
17 Sep 2018
Sold for ZAR 4 690
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An Edward VII silver dish, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1903
9 Apr 2018
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
 
A late Victorian silver trumpet-shaped vase, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1901
5 Feb 2018
Sold for ZAR 3 279
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An Edward VII silver-mounted glass scent bottle, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1907
5 Feb 2018
Sold for ZAR 1 406
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An Edward VII silver picture frame, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1903
27 Nov 2017
Sold for ZAR 5 855
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Victorian silver kettle-on-stand, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1897
18 Sep 2017
Sold for ZAR 11 125
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A George V silver cigarette case, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1922
18 Sep 2017
ZAR 1 500 - 2 000
 
A Victorian silver kettle-on-stand, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1897
17 Jul 2017
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
 
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
 
A George V silver-mounted tortoiseshell frame, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1922
16 Mar 2015
Sold for ZAR 6 441
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An Edwardian silver trinket box, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, date mark worn
29 Sep 2014
Sold for ZAR 914
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An Edward VII silver double stamp box, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1902
17 Mar 2014
ZAR 5 500 - 7 000
 
A pair of Edward VII silver candlesticks, H Matthews, Birmingham, 1908
8 Oct 2012
Sold for ZAR 8 197
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A pair of George V tortoiseshell and silver-mounted hand mirrors, H Matthews, Birmingham, 1920
11 Oct 2010
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
 
An Edwardian silver easel-back mirror, H Mathews, Birmingham, 1901
8 Oct 2009
Sold for ZAR 8 197
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT

Results in green indicate post sales.