Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

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Grace's Guide is the leading source of historical information on industry and manufacturing in Britain. This web publication contains 167,645 pages of information and 247,064 images on early companies, their products and the people who designed and built them.

Grace's Guide is the leading source of historical information on industry and manufacturing in Britain. This web publication contains 147,919 pages of information and 233,587 images on early companies, their products and the people who designed and built them.

Ellis and Co (Birmingham)

From Graces Guide

of Empire Plate Works, Hall Street, Birmingham. (1922)

Ditto Address. Telephone: Central 4132. Cables: "Candelabra, Birmingham". (1929)

1922 Listed Exhibitor. Manufacturers of Electric-Plated and Sterling Silver Goods. (Stand No. D.58) [1]

1929 Listed Exhibitor. Manufacturers of Candlesticks, Candelabra, Trays, Waiters, Entree Dishes, Meat Dishes, Baskets, Condiment Sets, Sweet Dishes, Tea and Coffee Sets - in sterling silver and electro-plate. Birmingham Jewellers' and Silversmiths' Association Member. (Stand Nos. J.43 and J.54) [2]

Improvements relating to epergnes**.

1932/3 Acquired the dies and goodwill of Hawksworth, Eyre and Co of Sheffield

1960s Merged with Barker Brothers Silversmiths Ltd.


  • Note:
    • Epergne - A branched ornamental centre-piece for the table.


See Also

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Sources of Information

  • [1] Wikipatents
  • Chambers English Dictionary