1920’s Antique Silver Plated James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Coffee Pot Utensils These bowls can be used

These bowls can be used for small entrees or small desserts as they are smaller than the normal size dessert bowls

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

Roses & Wattle D5643

Height with lid finial: 11 cm

1920’s Antique Silver Plated James Dixon & Sons Sheffield Coffee Pot Utensils These bowls can be usedJames 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 &