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The improved position of Martin Hall and Co., cutlery and electro-plate manufacturers, of Sheffield, reported to the annual meeting, has been effected, according to the chairman, by substantial reductions in the cost of manufacture and overhead expenses, coupled with the gratifying increase in turnover, which showed signs of being maintained. The arrangement with Gladwin and Co., another big Sheffield firm, is working satisfactorily and profitably to both companies. Part of the scheme of reorganisation has necessitated the closing of the Birmingham factory and the disposal of obsolete and redundant stock. The closing of the works has effected a saving of a substantial amount without any way impairing the output and restricting the range of manufactures. It was also announced that the company has made about 500 new patterns the bulk of them being new lines, and these patterns have enabled the company to show profit.

Source: The Engineer - 25th December 1925

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DONGOR MEDALLION



KHOPRURU






RM/EH - Sheffield - 1911


DONGOR MEDALLION - REG. No. 691327

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Mr Ebenezer Hall, of Martin, Hall & Co., Limited, has, at the unanimous request of the Council of the School of Art, accepted the seat vacant by the resignation of Fredk. Thorpe Mappin, Esq. Mr Hall's well-known taste in art and practical knowledge in the manufactures will make him a valuable member of the council. It is expected that Dr. Lyon Playfair will deliver the annual address to the students and friends of the school.

Source: The Sheffield Daily Telegraph - 15th January 1877

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DEATHS

POTTS. - October 22nd, at 78, Long Henry Street, John Potts, aged 61 years, for 46 years a faithful servant of Martin, Hall and Co., Limited, Shrewsbury Works.

Source: Sheffield and Rotherham Independent - 23rd October 1900

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Spoons by Martin, Hall & Co., assayed at Sheffield in 1908:








RM/EH - Sheffield - 1908

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DEATHS

CLARK. - On 30th September at Shrewsbury Works, Richard Clark, aged 66 years, a faithful and respected servant of Martin, Hall and Co., Limited, and their predecessors for 33 years.

Source: Sheffield and Rotherham Independent - 1st October 1892

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A fork by Martin, Hall & Co., assayed at Sheffield in 1895:








RM/EH - Sheffield - 1895

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Cased casters by Martin, Hall & Co., assayed at Sheffield in 1907:










RM/EH - Sheffield - 1907

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Openwork bowl of Quaich form by Martin, Hall & Co., assayed at Sheffield in 1909:






RM/EH - Sheffield - 1909

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Cased Christening set by Martin, Hall & Co., assayed at Sheffield in 1894:






RM/EH - Sheffield - 1894

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Dessert knives and forks by Martin, Hall & Co., assayed at Sheffield in 1867:






RM/EH - Sheffield - 1867

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F.A. CUP FACTS

The original trophy was made by Messrs Martin, Hall & Co. for just £20. In 1895, after Aston Villa had beaten West Brom 1-0 in the final, it was
stolen and never found.

Source: Daily Echo - 23rd May 2015


The original F.A. Cup was 18 inches in height and had a capacity of 1 quart (two pints). Prior to it being stolen it saw service for 24 years. The cup was stolen while on display in the shop window of one William Shillcock, a football outfitter, of Newton Row, Birmingham on 11th September 1895. Despite the then large reward of £10 being offered for information leading to the cup's return, it was never found. Aston Villa were fined £25 by the Football Association for the loss of the trophy. The replacement cup was made by the silversmith, Oliver Howard Vaughton, who was part of the business of P. Vaughton, and grandson of the firm's founder, Philip Vaughton, and a former England international and Aston Villa player.

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Martin, Hall & Co., Sheffield, who have trade connections in Canada, are introducing an interesting invention—a metal to be used for plated goods. It is quite a new amalgam, intended to replace or supersede Britannia metal. While possessing all the non-corrosive properties of Britannia metal, it is harder, more durable and possesses a better ring, and owing to its close, firm grain takes a higher polish. Goods made of it have a nice soft finish and a coloring approximating to sterling silver. Although it is claimed for it that it is superior to Britannia metal, the firm are making in it a whole range of goods formerly made of Britannia metal, and are not increasing the price.

Source: Hardware & Metal - 21st November 1908

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The refrigerator contract for the Chateau Laurier, being built by the Grand Trunk at Ottawa, has been awarded, the successful tenderer being the White Enamel Refrigerating Co., who manufacture the famous Bohn Syphon System. The silver contract has been awarded to the Martin Hall & Co., Shrewsbury Works. England.

Source: Contract Record - 19th April 1911

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The plate manufacturers have at last spoken in their corporate capacity. A meeting convened by circulars, and in which every firm in town was represented, has been held in the Cutlers' Hall, to consider the proposed abolition of the plate duties and the abolition of compulsory hall-marking. Mr. Ebenezer Hall, of the firm of Martin and Hall, presided over the meeting, which was not open to the press. Everyone was thus able to speak his mind freely, a privilege which was fully taken advantage of. Mr. Charles Belk produced a draft memorandum of a proposed memorial to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the subject. The meeting unanimously decided to make a strong representation to Mr. Goschen against the abolition of compulsory hallmarking. With regard to the duties, however, a more protracted discussion took place, the whole matter evidently hinging upon the possibility of dealing in a satisfactory manner with the question of the drawback. Ultimately, upon this part of the subject the meeting was found to be nearly equally divided, a slight majority being in favour of maintaining the status quo. This is a result which I have endeavoured to set forth in these notes for months past, being gathered from the expressed opinions of individual manufacturers. Now, however, that they have spoken as a body, the question may be considered settled, for it is inconceivable that any Chancellor of the Exchequer will oppose the strongly-expressed views of such a meeting as that held at the Cutlers' Hall.

Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - 1st March 1889

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Salts by Martin, Hall & Co., assayed at London in 1880:








RM/EH - London - 1880

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A swing-handled basket by Martin, Hall & Co., assayed at London in 1881:








RM/EH - London - 1881

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A mug by Martin, Hall & Co., assayed at London in 1871:








RM/EH - London - 1871

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A dessert spoon by Martin, Hall & Co., assayed at Sheffield in 1867:










RM/EH - Sheffield - 1867

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A pair of silver plated Apostle table serving spoons by Martin, Hall & Co.:










M H &Co - A - EP

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