Description: 1920 JAMES DIXON SHEFFIELD & SONS DECO NEOCLASSIC OVERSIZED FOOTED SOUP TUREEN The business of manufacturing silversmiths, platers and Britannia metal workers was commenced in c. 1806 by James Dixon in conjunction with Thomas Smith in Silver Street, Sheffield. The firm exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851, being awarded several prizes in different classes for silver and Britannia metal. Dixon's costing book of 1879 includes designs by Christopher Dresser, registered from 1880, and these were produced until at least 1885, according to the trade catalogue issued in that year. In 1920 the firm was converted into a limited liability company and in 1930 the firm of William Hutton & Sons Ltd of Sheffield was absorbed into James Dixon & Sons Ltd. In the 1980s the firm had a financial collapse and the production in Cornish Place closed in 1992Extraordinary Extra large piece as statement of the first days of the roaring 20's, and marking the company's transition into a new era, scarce piece in absolutely excellent conditions showing no dents , monogram, cuts, wear specks , breaks or repairs , perfectly clean inside barely used holding the original finish, overall generous bright mirrored plating and splendid detail, rich patina enhancing the solid and applied castings, original loop nut and weighted covered base, steady quality manufacture with soft grip, large capacity ., Approx. 13"tall by 16" handle to handle 11" wide, Stamped with the number on the rim and lid, and 5 EP JD & S BUGGLE BANNER 507 ( FLEUR DE LIS), AND 6 .14 lbs. weight before packing.
Price: 369.99 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-08-26T03:03:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 49.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: JAMES DIXON & SONS
Pattern: NEOCLASSIC
Composition: Silverplate
Type: SOUP TUREEN
Style: DECO
Age: 1920
