Vintage & Pristine Set of 6 W.H. Brittain Fish Knives Antique

Vintage & Pristine Set of 6 W.H. Brittain Fish Knives AntiqueA set of 6 stainless steel fish cutlery, which although vintage (1970s or older) are all 6 in pristine condition. The set was manufactured by W. H. Brittain at Alma Works, Sheffield under the trade name Hope Stainless Steel. This cutler first began manufacturing in Sheffield in 1892 and was last registered in 1974 which would mean that the company will have closed in 1974. The set consists of 6 stainless steel fish knives of the older solid type, each

These cake forks are still in unused condition – as new

manufactured by German firm Hasag in the late 1800’s

when it went bankrupt

Slight age related fading has occurred on some of the gold trim

but the saucer has a raised circular ridge for the tea cup base to fit on to

Both items have flared rims and where the creamer has been fitted with a hollowware scroll handle

Sugar bowl height with lid: 9

under the Queen Anne trade name

this item is a contemporary decorative vase beautifully decorated with a blooming wild rose and a single rose bud nestled among olive green and grey leaves with smaller white blossoms along one side

In 1950 the business was turned into a joint-stock company

The third plate has much crazing and some discolouration

Patterns of the early 1930s echo those developed at Grays – bold floral motifs