Antique Silver Plate Crumb Scoop by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, England, the end of the 19th century

Antique silver plate crumb scoop by Atkin Brothers made in Sheffield, England, the end of the 19th century. The Atkin Brothers can trace their roots back to Sheffield silversmith, Thomas Law, who started in 1750. His sons, John and William, continued the business in 1824. John Oxley and Henry Atkin then joined the company in 1829 and took over the original firm. By 1840, the partnership dissolved and Henry continued the trade alone. After his death in 1853, his three sons, Harry Wright Atkin, Edward Thomas Atkin, and Frank Shaw Atkin, took over the company under the name of Atkin Brothers. They manufactured a wide range of silverware, plate, and cutlery, supplying big names like Thornhill and Hall & Co. The antique crumb scoop has the original manufacturer's label. This product marking refers to the years 1853-1936s. Very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 32 cm / 12.6 inches Height: 5 cm / 2 inches Depth: 6.5 cm / 2.55 inches We offer a secure worldwide shipping. Each of our item is shipped in a personal box. If you have any questions, please contact us. We're always in touch!