|
| Author |
Message |
juiceda1
Joined: 22 Aug 2007
Posts: 1
Location: vancouver B.C.
|
Posted: 22/08/2007
Post subject: Does anyone ever heard of DREW & co. london is it silver |
 |
This dish is really heavy and has this punched on the bottom" DREW & Co, LEADENHALL ST, LONDON, 4774" down bellow that is the # RD473108. I have no idea about silver but it does not have any hallmarks on it. But when you take the handle off there is "H.S" punched in it. Aswell as the # 1 or small L and another 1 or small L on an angle beside it. punched in the bottom middle of handle. all i'm trying to find out is, what it could be made of and how old it could be? There is nothing on drew &co. on internet but do find items under Drew and sons???? Thanks for looking and any info would help. Thanks jordan
| Description: |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Daniel Franks
Site Admin
Joined: 14 Sep 2006
Posts: 175
Location: London
|
Posted: 13/09/2007
Post subject: re: Does anyone ever heard of DREW & co. london is it si |
|
Hi there.
After doing some research on this i'm still struggling to find anything out for you. Drew and Sons were listed as H. B. Drew & Co in 1900, but they were listed as being at 42 Kings Road, there doesn't seem to be any mention of Leadenhall Street.
All I can suggest is that it could have been a shop mark rather than a makers mark.
The entree dish is silverplated, and would have come from a set of four, or possibly from a pair. The number 1 you see is so the pieces weren't accidentally put onto the wrong dish.
Hope that helps a bit,
Regards
Daniel
|
|
| Back to top |
|
allstarfluffy
Joined: 04 Feb 2008
Posts: 1
|
Posted: 04/02/2008
Post subject: re: Does anyone ever heard of DREW & co. london is it si |
|
Drew & Sons was the parent company, based at Piccadilly Circus from 1887 until 1914 when they moved to premises in Regent Street. They also had premises at Leadenhall Street in London from 1888-1914 and also at Kings Road in Brighton from 1894.
Their pieces are usually stamped 'Drew & Sons Piccadilly Circus' so yours is more unusual.
I hope that helps.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Thepuss
Joined: 29 May 2008
Posts: 1
|
Posted: 29/05/2008
Post subject: re: Does anyone ever heard of DREW & co. london is it si |
|
I have a red leather clutch purse marked inside in golden stamped lettering:
DREW & SONS LTD PICCADILLY CIRCUS W.1. MADE IN ENGLAND
It has a "silver" metal clasp and a metal monogram that looks like IL within a circle.
Can anybody enlighten me further? I have been looking for info on this object, which belonged to my late mother, for about a year now, and these posts are the closest I have come. However this obviously isn't silverware - sorry about posting to this forum if you object... but any info or pointer will be gratefully received!
i can upload and image if it helps...
|
|
| Back to top |
|
snuffer
Joined: 11 Apr 2007
Posts: 59
|
Posted: 30/05/2008
Post subject: re: Does anyone ever heard of DREW & co. london is it si |
|
Samuel Summers Drew founded his firm around 1844. The company was better known for their bags, cases, trunks and other leather goods.
First entered a silver mark January 27, 1887 in London. In 1900 Samuel Summers Drew and Ernest Drew ( I think one of his sons ) were listed as gold and silver workers. Located at 33 Piccadilly Circus, London, W and 156 Leadenhall Street, London, EC.
Listed as Drew & Sons in 1903.
Samuel Summers Drew either retired or died by January 15, 1914. This is when Ernest and John Summers Drew entered their own mark without him.
The firm became Ltd. in 1928. In business at least into the mid 1930's.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Home
FAQ
Search
Register
Log in 