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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Lawrence Holme Twentyman

Cape Colony 


Active c.1818-1837

Lawrence Holme Twentyman was born on 5 May 1793 in Liverpool, the son of John Middleton Twentyman and
Phoebe Holme. Trained as a clock and watchmaker, he arrived at the Cape on 12 June 1818 aboard the Ann, and in
his petition to the Cape Governor described himself as a qualified professional in that trade. He married Betsy
Burre l on 24 March 1821, and the couple had three children. In 1832, the family received permission to leave the
Cape. Twentyman returned to the Cape for short stays in 1835, 1837, 1844, and 1846. He died on 8 June 1852 and
was buried at Highgate Cemetery in London. From 1818 to 1832, Twentyman operated as a silversmith, watchmaker,
and jeweller in Cape Town, mainly from 30 Heerengracht and surrounding addresses. His business evolved
significantly during this time, from selling silver, watches, and jewellery at the corner of Waal Street and the
Heerengracht in 1818, to managing a Sheffield silverplate warehouse by 1831. After 1832, the firm became known
as Twentyman & Co., and later, Twentyman and Warner (1842–1844), shifting focus to general mercantile trade. His
businesses continued under various names until 1887, although references to silversmithing and watchmaking
ceased after 1837.

Stephan Welz (1976) Cape Silver and Silversmiths, Cape Town, AA Balkema


38 lots offered      76.32% sold      ZAR 376 375
 

  Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
A Cape silver double-sided marrow scoop, Lawrence Holme Twentyman, early 19th century
26 Sep 2011
ZAR 2 000 - 3 000
 
A Cape silver Kings pattern soup ladle, Lawrence Holme Twentyman, early 19th century
26 Sep 2011
Sold for ZAR 19 495
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Cape silver Kings pattern fish slice, Lawrence Holme Twentyman, early 19th century
26 Sep 2011
Sold for ZAR 9 368
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Cape silver Kings pattern sauce ladle, Lawrence Holme Twentyman, 19th century
26 Sep 2011
Sold for ZAR 2 342
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Cape silver Fiddle pattern soup ladle, Lawrence Holme Twentyman, early 19th century
26 Sep 2011
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
 
Twelve Cape silver Fiddle pattern table forks, Lawrence Holme Twentyman, 19th century
7 Mar 2011
Sold for ZAR 42 332
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An assembled set of Cape silver King's pattern flatware, Lawrence Holme Twentyman, 19th century
7 Mar 2011
Sold for ZAR 16 710
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Two Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern basting spoons, Lawrence Holme Twentyman, mid 19th century
11 Oct 2010
Sold for ZAR 8 783
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A pair of Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern basting spoons, Lawrence Holme Twentyman, mid 19th century
15 Mar 2010
Sold for ZAR 9 368
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern butter knife, Lawrence Twentyman, early 19th century
8 Oct 2009
Sold for ZAR 2 928
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Cape silver 'King's' pattern sauce ladle, Lawrence Twentyman, early 19th century
8 Oct 2009
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
 
An assembled set of 'Fiddle' pattern Cape silver flatware, Lawrence Holme Twentyman, 19th century
8 Oct 2009
Sold for ZAR 11 710
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT