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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James Dixon & Sons Ltd

Sheffield, England 

James Dixon & Sons Ltd was founded around 1806 in Sheffield by James Dixon and Thomas Smith. Initially a silversmith and Britannia metal manufacturer, the company expanded to Cornish Place in 1824. After Smith’s departure in 1823, Dixon’s son William Frederick joined the firm, which became James Dixon & Sons in 1835. They began producing electroplated goods in 1848 and won multiple awards at the 1851 Great Exhibition.

The firm continued to grow, producing silver, stainless steel items, and famous trophies, like the Hales Trophy and Masters Golf Tournament Trophy. It remained family-run until 1976, facing financial collapse and closing production in 1992. Known for its high-quality silverware and whistles, James Dixon & Sons remains a respected name in the industry.

19 lots offered      78.95% sold      ZAR 139 557
 

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A George V silver coffee pot, James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1919
2 Apr 2025
Sold for ZAR 5 863
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A George V three-piece tea service, James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1932
2 Apr 2025
Sold for ZAR 19 933
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An Elizabeth II silver two-handled porringer, James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1964
23 Nov 2020
ZAR 7 000 - 8 000
 
A late Victorian silver inkstand, James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1900
7 Sep 2020
Sold for ZAR 8 794
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A pair of Edward VII silver candlesticks, James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, 1905
16 Mar 2020
Sold for ZAR 4 690
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An Edward VII silver soup tureen and cover, James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1905
18 Nov 2019
Sold for ZAR 27 312
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
An Edward VII silver basket, James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1901
16 Sep 2019
Sold for ZAR 3 518
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A Victorian silver inkstand, James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1900
15 Jul 2019
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
 
A late Victorian silver Monteith punch bowl, James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1901
18 Mar 2019
Sold for ZAR 11 725
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A patinated silver-plate and leather-bound novelty flask, J Dixon & Sons, Sheffield
7 May 2018
Sold for ZAR 2 814
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A late Victorian silver basket, James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1895
5 Feb 2018
Sold for ZAR 5 270
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
A George V silver four-piece coffee and tea service, James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1910-1911
5 Feb 2018
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000