Art Nouveau silver box by William Hutton

Art Nouveau silver box by William Hutton and Sons. Beautiful detail and very finely chased. Clear Hallmarks William Hutton Birmingham 1901. Overall size 18cm x 5 cm x 5 cm. Excellent original condition. Approximate weight 8 ounces

History
The firm was established in Birmingham in 1800 by William Hutton and was transferred to Sheffield in 1832. Addresses include West Street, Sheffield and Hanley Street, Birmingham. London Office: 11 Warwick Court, High Holborn, WC1. (1922) Showrooms: 7 Farringdon Road, London, EC (1914). The firm became William Hutton & Sons in 1864 and William Hutton & Sons Ltd from 1893 to 1930. In 1930 goodwill transferred to James Dixon & Sons Ltd. In the late 19th century Hutton’s developed a new nickel alloy that could be used for plating called British Plate which is marked ‘BP’ on flatware.

Date  Hallmarked William Hutton Birmingham 1901

Condition Excellent original condition.

Dimensions 18cm x 5 cm x 5 cm

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