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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Henry Matthews

Birmingham, England 

Active: 1894-1930

Henry Matthews was a Birmingham-based silversmith who first registered his mark in 1894. His office was located on Vittoria Street, a well-known part of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. Matthews is particularly remembered for his small, finely crafted silver items that demanded great attention to detail. His works included hair-brushes, cigarette cases, photo frames, hat pins, card cases, and buttons, among other items. In 1930, Henry Matthews ceased production, marking the end of an era for the renowned silversmith.

35 lots offered      65.71% sold      ZAR 218 475
 

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A pair of silver tulip-shaped vases, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, date mark worn
11 May 2015
Sold for ZAR 937
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An Edward VII Art Nouveau silver frame, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1905
11 May 2015
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
 
A near pair of Edward VII silver-mounted cut-glass scent bottles, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1906 and 1907
11 May 2015
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
 
An Edward VII silver frame, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1909
11 May 2015
Sold for ZAR 1 757
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A George V silver, piqué-work and tortoiseshell-mounted box, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1919
16 Mar 2015
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
 
A George V silver-mounted tortoiseshell frame, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1922
16 Mar 2015
Sold for ZAR 6 441
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An Edwardian silver trinket box, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, date mark worn
29 Sep 2014
Sold for ZAR 914
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An Edward VII silver double stamp box, Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1902
17 Mar 2014
ZAR 5 500 - 7 000
 
A pair of Edward VII silver candlesticks, H Matthews, Birmingham, 1908
8 Oct 2012
Sold for ZAR 8 197
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A pair of George V tortoiseshell and silver-mounted hand mirrors, H Matthews, Birmingham, 1920
11 Oct 2010
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
 
An Edwardian silver easel-back mirror, H Mathews, Birmingham, 1901
8 Oct 2009
Sold for ZAR 8 197
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT