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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Viners Ltd

Sheffield, England 

Viners specialise in Sheffield cutlery, kitchenware and dinnerware items, and was founded in 1901 by Adolphe Viener (also spelled Wiener after he was knighted by the monarchy) and his sons.
Viners began as silversmiths who initially worked in traditional small workshops, and eventually became the biggest manufacturer of Sheffield cutlery, flatware and silverware in England after World War II, during which the company produced bayonets for the national forces.

The company’s expansion was largely due to Adolphe’s son, Ruben Viner, who was responsible for the firm’s overseas subsidiaries opening in Ireland, France and Australia.

The hallmark for Viners Ltd. silver was registered to son Edward Viner in 1932 it was "E.V" with figures and in 1964, it was "EV" with associated figures.

34 lots offered      97.06% sold      ZAR 609 170
 

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An Elizabeth II silver trophy, Viners Ltd, Sheffield, 1962
21 Oct 2026
Starting at ZAR 7 000
An assembled set of Elizabeth II King's pattern silver flatware, Viners Ltd, 1963; various makers and dates
21 Oct 2026
Starting at ZAR 120 000
An Elizabeth II silver tray, Viners Ltd, Sheffield, 1966
21 Oct 2026
Starting at ZAR 50 000