Postby Waylander » Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:08 pm
Some more information for you on Atkin Bros;
Marks used:- H.A, HA, HA EA FA, A B
Trademark:- A hand grasping plumes
Henry Atkin set up as a spoon maker in 1841. He had three sons (Henry, Edward and Frank), who following his death took over the company. Atkin Brothers were a multi-product Sheffield company producing good quality items in silver and plate (the mark used on EPNS was HA EA FA), from 1853 to 1958. The firm had a retail outlet in London, where they also entered silver marks. The firm was acquired by C J Vander, in 1958.
Flatware bearing their maker’s mark is generally Sheffield marked, well made and in the traditional patterns.
Cheers
Waylander