John Grinsell & Sons
John Grinsell, a Birmingham manufacturer, the business was originally established before 1864 as Grinsell & Bourne.
The partnership was dissolved (1871) and John Grinsell started a new business with his sons (Thomas Bywater Grinsell, James Erazmus Grinsell, Lorenzo Grinsell and Joseph Charles Grinsell) as John Grinsell & Sons and London and Glasgow showrooms were opened.
In 1905c. the firm became John Grinsell & Sons Ltd and later purchased by Barker Ellis & Co Ltd.
The trade mark “Cupid standing on a scroll” was registered in 1879. The firm was specialized in the manufacture of silver-mounted glass, stoneware and ceramic items.
John Grinsell & Sons
John Grinsell, a Birmingham manufacturer, the business was originally established before 1864 as Grinsell & Bourne.
The partnership was dissolved (1871) and John Grinsell started a new business with his sons (Thomas Bywater Grinsell, James Erazmus Grinsell, Lorenzo Grinsell and Joseph Charles Grinsell) as John Grinsell & Sons and London and Glasgow showrooms were opened.
In 1905c. the firm became John Grinsell & Sons Ltd and later purchased by Barker Ellis & Co Ltd.
The trade mark “Cupid standing on a scroll” was registered in 1879. The firm was specialized in the manufacture of silver-mounted glass, stoneware and ceramic items.
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1913
John Grinsell & Sons
8570 Art Deco Silver and Crystal Decanters
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A large pair of geometric faceted bottles with sterling silver collars. Excellent heavy quality. Each contains 950 ml. Height 31.2 cms (including stopper). London 1913. Maker John Grinsell & Sons.
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1901
John Grinsell & Sons
9025 Arts and Crafts Silver Claret Jug
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A stylish antique silver mounted wine jug with a segmented crystal body. The smart, plain stylish features include a straight box spout and a geometric handle. Contains 900 ml. Height 20 cms. Spread 12.3 cms. London 1901. Maker John Grinsell & Sons. Sterling silver.
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1890
John Grinsell & Sons
9503 Antique Silver Claret Jug
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An attractive sterling silver wine jug of globular form having a plain silver mount with hinged lid. The crystal body has a swirly cut star design. Engraved to the top is an eagle crest and stylised monogram. Traces of gilt to the interior. Height 16cm. Spread 12.5cm. Birmingham 1890. Maker John Grinsell & Sons.
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1890
John Grinsell & Sons
9509 Antique Silver Claret Jug
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An attractive sterling silver wine jug of globular form having a plain silver mount with hinged lid. The crystal body has a swirly cut star design. Engraved to the top is an eagle crest and stylised monogram. Traces of gilt to the interior. Height 16cm. Spread 12.5cm. Birmingham 1890. Maker John Grinsell & Sons. Matches #9503 claret jug
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1872
John Grinsell & Sons
9531 Antique Silver Claret Jug
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A decorative antique sterling silver wine jug of elegant form. The crystal body has criss cross cutting and a star cut base. The silver mount has engraved and embossed decoration. The inside of the lid is gilded. Contains 1000 ml. Height 27 cm. Spread 12 cm. London 1872. Maker John Grinsell & Sons.
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