Wakely & Wheeler
British
Wakely & Wheeler was a prominent British silversmithing firm that operated in London from 1897 to 1952. The company was known for producing high-quality silverware, including tableware, decorative pieces, and accessories.
The firm was established by George Wakely and Samuel Wheeler in 1897, after the two men had gained extensive experience working for other prominent silversmithing firms. They quickly developed a reputation for producing high-quality pieces with intricate designs and exceptional attention to detail.
Wakely & Wheeler was particularly known for its Art Deco designs, which featured geometric shapes, clean lines, and a modern aesthetic. The firm also incorporated innovative techniques and materials into its work, including the use of enamel, ivory, and other non-traditional materials.
Over the years, Wakely & Wheeler produced pieces for a wide range of clients, including royalty, nobility, and wealthy individuals. Some of the firm's most famous commissions include a silver-gilt vase presented to Queen Elizabeth II on her coronation day in 1953, and a silver tea set presented to the Prince of Wales on his wedding day in 1981.
Wakely & Wheeler continued to operate until 1952, when it was acquired by Garrard & Co., another prominent British silversmithing firm. Today, pieces produced by Wakely & Wheeler are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of antique silverware, and the company is remembered as one of the most innovative and influential silversmiths of its time.
The firm was established by George Wakely and Samuel Wheeler in 1897, after the two men had gained extensive experience working for other prominent silversmithing firms. They quickly developed a reputation for producing high-quality pieces with intricate designs and exceptional attention to detail.
Wakely & Wheeler was particularly known for its Art Deco designs, which featured geometric shapes, clean lines, and a modern aesthetic. The firm also incorporated innovative techniques and materials into its work, including the use of enamel, ivory, and other non-traditional materials.
Over the years, Wakely & Wheeler produced pieces for a wide range of clients, including royalty, nobility, and wealthy individuals. Some of the firm's most famous commissions include a silver-gilt vase presented to Queen Elizabeth II on her coronation day in 1953, and a silver tea set presented to the Prince of Wales on his wedding day in 1981.
Wakely & Wheeler continued to operate until 1952, when it was acquired by Garrard & Co., another prominent British silversmithing firm. Today, pieces produced by Wakely & Wheeler are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of antique silverware, and the company is remembered as one of the most innovative and influential silversmiths of its time.
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