1920’s Antique Silver Plated James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Coffee Pot Utensils which based on its style

which based on its style would most likely place its date of manufacture around the early 1900’s

The company was started by seven Winterling brothers in Röslau

Sugar bowl height with lid: 8 cm

During the 1970’s the firm had to fight two unsuccessful takeover attempts

These items were manufactured in Sheffield between 1863 and 1870

1920’s Antique Silver Plated James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Coffee Pot Utensils which based on its styleJames Dixon founded the firm in 1806 manufacturing Britannia metal wares. In 1811 James Dixon took on a partner in the firm and it became Dixon & Smith. In 1822 the company moved to Cornish Place and became Dixon & Son, becoming Dixon & Sons in 1835. In 1879 the famous trumpet and banner mark was granted. In the 1920s the firm also began to produce cutlery under the Staybrite and Firth names. In 1930 J Dixon & Sons absorbed the firm William Hutton &