Arts and Crafts William Hutton polished pewter inkwell decorated with 2 Ruskin Cabochons

Arts and Crafts William Hutton polished pewter inkwell decorated with  2 Ruskin Cabochons – one to the top of the inkwell and a heart shaped smaller cabochon to the front. Original Ruskin liner. Marked with the crossed swords mark for William Hutton and stamped Pewter and numbered 002201 (Design number). The circular Pewter base has a pen holder to the front and a heart shaped cabochon. The domed cover of the inkwell is hinged and has a circular ruskin cabochon to the top.  English – possibly made for Liberty. Made c 1900-1910. Excellent original condition

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. The firm started using the crossed swords mark from 1902 when they acquired Cresswick and Co

Date  c 1900-1910

Condition Excellent original condition.

Dimensions 15cm diameter x 7cm high

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