Martin Hall & Co. was a British silversmiths firm that was established in Sheffield in1820 by Henry Wilkinson and John Roberts, trading as Wilkinson & Roberts. Wilkinson left in 1846 and Roberts went into partnership with his former apprentice, Ebenezer Hall and became Roberts & Hall. Richard Martin and Joshua Hall (brother of Ebenezer) joined the partnership in 1854 and the firm became Martin, Hall & Co, converting to a limited company in 1866. In 1846, William Hall retired, and the company was renamed Martin, Hall & Co. after Richard Martin, a prominent businessman and silversmith who had joined the firm.

Under Martin's leadership, the company expanded rapidly and became one of the leading silversmiths in England. With a factory in Sheffield, they opened showrooms in London, Birmingham, Glasgow and Sydney. Martin, Hall & Co. was renowned for its high-quality silverware, which was often decorated with intricate designs more...

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English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian tankard with…

Victorian Sterling Silver Tankard with Figural Handle

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian tankard with figural handle, etched floral detail and vacant cartouche. Sheffield, 1861 maker Martin, hall & Co, height- 11.5 cm, weight 257g

An English pair of sterling silver sugar tongs, six teaspoons &…

Martin, Hall & Co Silver Set with Leaf Pattern

An English pair of sterling silver sugar tongs, six teaspoons & a tea caddy spoon by Martin, hall & Co, c 1870, engraved with a leaf & millegrain pattern, hallmarked RMEH for Martin, hall & Co, Wt 230grams

George V sterling silver teapot oblong baluster shape on four…

1926 Martin Hall & Co Ltd Sterling Silver Teapot

George V sterling silver teapot oblong baluster shape on four bun feet, Sheffield, 1926, makers, Martin hall & Co Ltd.

George V sterling silver porringer, Sheffield 1919, makers…

George V Silver Porringer by Martin Hall & Co

George V sterling silver porringer, Sheffield 1919, makers Martin Hall & Co. Height 7 cm Weight 150grams approx.

Early Victorian cased sterling silver fish servers, hallmarked…

Victorian Silver Fish Servers with Floral Decoration

Early Victorian cased sterling silver fish servers, hallmarked Sheffield, 1856, Martin hall & Co, handled decorated with flowers and foliage, engraved with flowers, foliage, fish and swans, total weight 290 grams

Cased pair Victorian sterling silver bonbon bowls oval shape…

Victorian Sterling Silver Bonbon Bowls with Lattice Panels

Cased pair Victorian sterling silver bonbon bowls oval shape with decorative pierced lattice panels, engraved monogram Sheffield, 1892, makers, Martin hall & Co, (Richard Martin & Ebenezer hall)

George V sterling silver 4 piece tea & coffee set, hallmarked…

George V Silver Tea & Coffee Set, Sheffield 1911

George V sterling silver 4 piece tea & coffee set, hallmarked Sheffield 1911, makers Martin, hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebenezer hall), including teapot, coffee pot, creamer and sugar bowl. Height 15 cm (tea pot), Wt. 1,897grams (total).

Victorian sterling silver chalice cup, hallmarked London 1879…

Victorian Silver Trophy Cup with Wii Engraving

Victorian sterling silver chalice cup, hallmarked London 1879 (Martin, Hall & Co) with Wii era engraving for use as a trophy cup, 20.5 cm high, 272 grams

Victorian sterling silver teapot, hallmarked London 1884…

1884 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Teapot - Handle Loose

Victorian sterling silver teapot, hallmarked London 1884 (Martin, Hall & Co), 18 cm high, 670 grams approx, handle loose

Victorian sterling silver small ewer, hallmarked London 1880…

Victorian Sterling Silver Ewer, London 1880, 336g

Victorian sterling silver small ewer, hallmarked London 1880 (Martin, Hall & Co), 16 cm high, 336 grams

Victorian sterling silver teapot, hallmarked London 1884…

Antique London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Teapot 1884, Handle Loose

Victorian sterling silver teapot, hallmarked London 1884 (Martin, Hall & Co), 18 cm high, 670 grams approx, handle loose

Art Nouveau sterling silver tea & coffee set, hallmarked…

1913 Sheffield Silver Tea & Coffee Set with Engraving

Art Nouveau sterling silver tea & coffee set, hallmarked Sheffield 1913 (Martin Hall & Co Ltd), comprising of coffee pot (21 cm high approx) with presentation engraving 'Presented to A.C. Morgan by the Citizens of Warwick 26th May 1914 J. Lamb Mayor', a…

A sterling silver tea set with serving tray tea set: 1925…

1925 Sterling Silver Tea Set with Serving Tray

A sterling silver tea set with serving tray tea set: 1925 Sheffield, by Martin Hall Co. Ltd, comprising of teapot, cream jug, two handled sugar bowl all matching marks teapot, height: 14 cm the tray: 1912 Sheffield, by Atkin Brothers, tray: 27 cm x 45 cm…

Large Edward VII silver salver, mark of Martin, Hall & Co.,…

Edward VII Silver Salver, Sheffield 1907

Large Edward VII silver salver, mark of Martin, Hall & Co., Sheffield, 1907, of circular shape, with beaded border, the centre with engraved floral decoration and crest, on three claw and ball feet, hallmarked, approx. Weight 1792 grams diameter 42 cm.…

Two pairs of sterling silver salts plus spoon, 1890 and 1908…

Sterling Silver Salt Pair and Spoon Set

Two pairs of sterling silver salts plus spoon, 1890 and 1908 Birmingham with makers' marks for Hj Cooper & Co., and Martin, hall & Co, the cauldron salt pairs with relief border decoration of scrolls, fleur de lys, one pair raised on triform feet, the…

A fine sterling silver cup by Martin Hall & Ebenezer hall,…

Embossed Sterling Silver Cup, Sheffield 1888

A fine sterling silver cup by Martin Hall & Ebenezer hall, Sheffield 1888, profusely embellished with quatrefoil trellis embossed design, with gilded interior, 175 grams 12 cm high, with old antique dealers association button

An impressive Victorian sterling silver gallery tray by Martin…

Victorian Sterling Silver Gallery Tray with Armorial, 1888

An impressive Victorian sterling silver gallery tray by Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield 1888, of oval form with pierced gallery sides, engraved with fern laurel and central armorial, 58 cm width, 3360 grams

A six piece sterling silver cruet and four condiment spoons,…

Sterling Silver Cruet Set with Condiment Spoons

A six piece sterling silver cruet and four condiment spoons, 1914 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Martin Hall & Co, comprising two salts and two mustard pots of compressed lozenge form with curvaceous feet, serpentine threaded edges and blue glass…

A Victorian sterling silver salver, 1883 London, with maker's…

Victorian Sterling Silver Salver with Eastern Inspiration

A Victorian sterling silver salver, 1883 London, with maker's marks for Martin Hall & Co, the tray of Eastern inspiration with a beaded rim and vegetal border in low relief with an engraved tray section, raised on cast feet; crisply hallmarked underside,…

A Victorian silver coffee pot, chased and embossed with floral…

Victorian Silver Coffee Pot with Lion Crest

A Victorian silver coffee pot, chased and embossed with floral and scroll decoration, lid with thistle finial, scroll handle with ivory insulator, on four scroll feet. Engraved with lion crest and 'Dum Spiro Spero', Martin Hall & Co Ltd, Sheffield, 1881.…

English hallmarked sterling silver George V fish cutlery…

George V Silver Fish Cutlery Set in Velvet Case

English hallmarked sterling silver George V fish cutlery setting for twelve persons having xylonite handles, set in a oak navy blue velvet lined case. Sheffield, 1924, maker Martin Hall & Co Ltd. Condition good, minor age related wear, one fork handle…

A Victorian sterling silver three handled loving cup with bands…

Victorian Sterling Silver Greek Key Loving Cup

A Victorian sterling silver three handled loving cup with bands of Greek key decoration and three vacant Grecian cartouches by Martin Hall Co Ltd, Sheffield, 1876, 18 cm high, 24 cm across the handles, 1150 grams

A Victorian sterling silver rectangular gallery tray by Martin…

Victorian Sterling Silver Gallery Tray by Martin Hall & Co

A Victorian sterling silver rectangular gallery tray by Martin Hall & Co Ltd, 37 x 27 cm, 1550 grams

A boxed Victorian sterling silver Christening set, 1893…

Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Set with Presentation Box

A boxed Victorian sterling silver Christening set, 1893 Sheffield, with maker's marks for Martin Hall & Co. the knife and fork with tapering bead edged handles and anthemion terminals, initialled Ncj, housed in a presentation box; hallmarked to stems…

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian four piece tea &…

Victorian Silver Tea & Coffee Set

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian four piece tea & coffee service comprising a teapot, hot water pot, sugar bowl & creamer, of unusual geometric shape, having domed hinged lids, etched foliate detail, with beaded edges, all standing on a collet…

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian tea pot & hot…

Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Set with Shell Decoration

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian tea pot & hot water pot with hinged lids & squat form finials, decorated with etched shell bands, & a shell form central cartouche & insulated handles. London, 1876, maker Martin, Hall & Co. Condition, good to…

A sterling silver two handled tea tray 1913 Sheffield, with…

Antique Sterling Silver Tea Tray with Chased Leafy Motifs

A sterling silver two handled tea tray 1913 Sheffield, with maker's marks for Martin Hall & Co. The rectangular tray with rounded corners, with fine gadroon edged borders and handles, the latter with chased leafy motifs, the tray with a rectangular border…

A presentation silver kettle &, stand, retailed by Hardy…

Presentation Silver Kettle & Stand by Hardy Brothers Sydney

A presentation silver kettle &, stand, retailed by Hardy Brothers Sydney, late 19th century, 1884 London, by Martin Hall & Co assay marks, inscribed 'Presented to John Alexander rose Esq, J.P. By his Numerous friends at Parkes January 1893. Height 30 cm.…

A pair of sterling silver sweet dishes with pressed…

Sterling Silver Sweet Dishes with Pierced Rims

A pair of sterling silver sweet dishes with pressed construction and pierced wide rims to top. Maker Martin Hall & Co. Sheffield, 1895. 184 gm. 14.5 cm diameter, 3 cm high.

A Victorian sterling silver sugar bowl with gilt interior,…

Victorian Silver Sugar Bowl with Chinoiserie Decoration

A Victorian sterling silver sugar bowl with gilt interior, chinoiserie style foliate decoration to the body. Hallmarked of Martin Hall & Co. London, 1881. 6.5 cm high, 11 cm diameter, 168gm. Provenance: Originally purchased at the London silver vaults and…

A fine set of four Victorian sterling silver salts, 1876/87…

Victorian Sterling Silver Salts and Spoons Set

A fine set of four Victorian sterling silver salts, 1876/87 London, with maker's marks for Martin, hall & Co, the bowl form salts with finely worked foliate borders to the rim and raised upon gadrooned pedestal bases, and two spoons; hallmarked, silver…

A sterling silver wine jug, Martin Hall & Company, London, 1872,…

Engraved Sterling Silver Wine Jug, London 1872

A sterling silver wine jug, Martin Hall & Company, London, 1872, the jug of tapering lobed form, finely engraved with scrolling and foliate motifs, with angular loop handle, domed lid surmounted by pinecone finial, supported on a stepped spreading…

A pair of silver knife rests, beaded pyramid form; Martin, hall…

Beaded Pyramid Knife Rests, Sheffield 1964

A pair of silver knife rests, beaded pyramid form; Martin, hall & Co, Sheffield, 1964.

Victorian sterling silver goblet, mark of Martin Hall & Co.,…

Victorian Silver Flower Goblet

Victorian sterling silver goblet, mark of Martin Hall & Co., London, 1884. Engraved with frieze of flowers, hallmarked. Approx. Weight 76 grams

A Victorian silver tray made by Martin Hall & Co, London, 1880.…

Victorian Silver Tray by Martin Hall & Co, London 1880

A Victorian silver tray made by Martin Hall & Co, London, 1880. 32 cm wide, 900gm

Two silver napkin rings (2), one of circular form; Martin Hall…

Pair of Antique Silver Napkin Rings, Sheffield 1917-1918

Two silver napkin rings (2), one of circular form; Martin Hall & Co Ltd, Sheffield, 1917 the other of sloped form; Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1918.

Sterling silver gravy boat hallmarked Sheffield 1922 (Martin…

Sheffield Hallmarked Sterling Silver Gravy Boat - 1922

Sterling silver gravy boat hallmarked Sheffield 1922 (Martin Hall & Co Ltd), 19.5 cm wide approx, 208 grams approx

A good quality Victorian silver lidded ewer decorated with…

Victorian Silver Ewer with Embossed Leaf Panels

A good quality Victorian silver lidded ewer decorated with panels of intricate elaborate embossed leaves and scrolls, baluster shape with ivory heat rings and short foot. London 1878 by Martin Hall & Co. Height 21 cm

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian fish servers…

Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Servers with Fitted Case

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian fish servers having filled handles in the Queens pattern, pierced & engraved blade & tines with floral & leaf decoration in a fitted velvet lined case. Sheffield, 1854, maker Martin, hall & Co. Condition good,…

A Victorian silver tazza by Martin Hall & Co., London 1887, the…

Victorian Silver Tazza with Repousse Floral Motifs

A Victorian silver tazza by Martin Hall & Co., London 1887, the circular gadrooned dish with alternating cartouche of repousse floral and fruit motifs on a finely chassed ground, the pedestal of chalice form profusely embellished with concentric motifs,…

A Victorian sterling silver coffee pot, 1886 London, with…

Victorian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot with Fern Engravings

A Victorian sterling silver coffee pot, 1886 London, with maker's marks for Martin Hall & Co, a tapering ovoid pot with a flush domed lid with finial, an elegant long spout and a hollow 'C' scroll handle with insulators and a thumb spur, finely engraved…

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian three piece tea…

Victorian Silver Tea Set with Engraved Inscription

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian three piece tea set comprising a hinged lid teapot, sugar & creamer, having a half fluted square form body with a timber handle & finial, engraved 'Presented to the Revd. F.H. & Mrs Waller on leaving Humshaugh…

English hallmarked sterling silver muffineer with reeded detail…

Reeded Sterling Silver Muffineer, Birmingham 1910

English hallmarked sterling silver muffineer with reeded detail & a double walled base. Birmingham, 1910, maker Martin, hall & Co. Condition good, minor wear & tarnishing diameter 17.5 cm. Weight 520g

Two small antique sterling silver trophy cups hallmarked…

Antique Sheffield Sterling Silver Trophy Cups (1915)

Two small antique sterling silver trophy cups hallmarked Sheffield 1915 (Martin Hall & Co Ltd), 7.3 cm high, 100 grams approx, with presentation engraving

English hallmarked sterling silver George V set of six napkin…

George V Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set with Etched Design

English hallmarked sterling silver George V set of six napkin rings with fine etched foliate detailed design, in a fitted velvet & silk lined case. Sheffield, 1912, maker Martin Hall & Co Ltd condition excellent to good, very minor wear weight 178g

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian ornate claret jug…

Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jug with Ornate Motifs

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian ornate claret jug with a pull down mechanism, armorial spout, three ring panel neck with various floral patterns & motifs, the body is is decorated with bouquets & overflowing floral baskets & stamped with two…

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian three piece tea…

Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Set with Floral Etchings

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian three piece tea set comprising a teapot, double handled sugar bowl and a cream jug all with six pressed fluted design edges etched with floral sprays, the bowl and creamer with a gilt wash interior, the teapot…

Victorian sterling silver teapot, hallmarked London 1888, maker…

1888 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Teapot by Martin, Hall & Co

Victorian sterling silver teapot, hallmarked London 1888, maker Martin, Hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall), 26 cm wide, 630 grams approx

A Victorian sterling silver lidded jug, 1881 London, with…

Victorian Sterling Silver Lidded Jug with Foliate Scrolls

A Victorian sterling silver lidded jug, 1881 London, with maker's mark for Martin Hall & Co, the bell shaped jug with slender shoulders and a waisted neck with helmet form spout and lid and a pierced finial, a foliate scrolled handle and upon a waisted…

A set of six plus two other sterling silver spoons, 1831…

Sterling silver spoons set, Glasgow and Sheffield 1831-1886

A set of six plus two other sterling silver spoons, 1831 Glasgow, with maker's marks for G. Thomson, a pair of 'Fiddle' pattern spoons, hallmarked underside to finials; and 1886 Sheffield, with maker's marks for Martin, hall & Co, a set of six monogrammed…

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian ewer with raised…

Victorian Sterling Silver Ewer with Floral Detail

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian ewer with raised floral detail & a hinged lid. Sheffield, 1855, maker Martin, hall & Co. Height 32.5 cm. Weight 738g

A sterling silver oval sandwich tray on feet Sheffield, 1892,…

Floral Decorated Sterling Silver Sandwich Tray

A sterling silver oval sandwich tray on feet Sheffield, 1892, by Martin, hall & Co. Decorated with florals and swags. Height 3 cm, 22 x 15 cm. Total weight 210g.

A Victorian three piece sterling silver fruit service Martin…

Victorian Sterling Silver Fruit Service

A Victorian three piece sterling silver fruit service Martin Hall & Co Ltd, London, circa 1885-87 comprising a comport and two dishes, scalloped rim, with elaborate fruit, floral and Fleur-de-Lis design to border, total weight of silver 1572 grams,…

A melange of mostly Victorian silver including four napkin…

Victorian Silver Collection with Napkin Rings and Place Card Holders

A melange of mostly Victorian silver including four napkin rings, variously marked; three place card holders, London 1899; four apostle spoons, Martin Hall & Co.(?), Birmingham 1898 and similar pair of sugar nips

English sterling silver teapot by Martin, Hall & Co. Sheffield…

Antique Martin, Hall & Co. Sterling Silver Teapot

English sterling silver teapot by Martin, Hall & Co. Sheffield c1900. 600+ grams

Victorian sterling silver salver on three claw feet, decorated…

Victorian Sterling Silver Salver, Martin Hall & Co. 1873

Victorian sterling silver salver on three claw feet, decorated with incised designs and a central insignia. Maker Martin Hall & Co. London 1873. D. 20 cm. Weight 342g

A Victorian silver claret jug well modelled with winged…

Victorian Silver Claret Jug with Mythological Figures

A Victorian silver claret jug well modelled with winged mythological figures, lions head, foliate swags and scrolls surrounding vacant cartouches, ivory filets and gilt interior, Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd., London 1880. Height 37 cm. Weight 1312gms

A pair of Victorian silver serving dishes, each shaped oval,…

Victorian Silver Oval Serving Dishes with Fruit and Leaf Design

A pair of Victorian silver serving dishes, each shaped oval, with a chased and embossed band of fruit and leaf; Martin, hall & Co., London 1877. 32 x 23.5 cm. Total weight approx 1015g.

A fine Victorian sterling silver five piece tea service, 1873…

Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Set with Tray

A fine Victorian sterling silver five piece tea service, 1873 London, with maker's marks Rm over Eh for Martin Hall & Co, the tea pot, hot water jug, creamer and sugar bowl of oval straight sided form, bright cut and prick worked with continuous patterned…

An Edwardian silver bowl with shaped rim and stepped circular…

Edwardian Silver Bowl by Martin, Hall & Co

An Edwardian silver bowl with shaped rim and stepped circular foot, Martin, Hall & Co., Sheffield 1904. Height 9.5 cm. Weight approx 190g.

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian salver heavily…

Victorian Sterling Silver Salver with Floral Detail

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian salver heavily beaded with fine floral detail on three ball and claw feet. London, 1893, maker Martin, Hall & Co diameter 26 cm. Weight 575g

A Victorian silver salver, Martin Hall & Co., Sheffield 1859,…

Victorian Silver Salver with Crest and Scroll Feet

A Victorian silver salver, Martin Hall & Co., Sheffield 1859, circular, with scroll and shell border, a crest to centre, raised on three scroll feet, 515 gms, 26.5 cm diameter

A pair of silver sauce boats. Maker Martin Hall & Co. Ltd.…

Pair of Silver Sauce Boats, Martin Hall & Co. 1907

A pair of silver sauce boats. Maker Martin Hall & Co. Ltd. Sheffield 1907. Both of pedestal form, with oval foot bases. 418gm.

A sterling silver footed cucumber tray, Martin Hall & Co,…

Antique Martin Hall & Co Silver Cucumber Tray

A sterling silver footed cucumber tray, Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield, circa 1895 352grs total silver weight, 44 cm length

An Edwardian silver dish embossed in Art Nouveau style; Martin,…

Art Nouveau Silver Dish, Birmingham 1905

An Edwardian silver dish embossed in Art Nouveau style; Martin, hall & Co., Birmingham 1905. Length 19 cm.

Four Victorian silver salts, each circular with scalloped rim…

Victorian Silver Salts, Martin Hall & Co. 1884

Four Victorian silver salts, each circular with scalloped rim and fluted sides, on three ball feet; Martin, hall & Co., London 1884. (4)

A pair of Victorian silver salts, each circular, Japonaiserie…

Victorian Japonaiserie Engraved Silver Salts

A pair of Victorian silver salts, each circular, Japonaiserie engraved flora and fauna; Martin, hall & Co., Sheffield 1879. Total weight approx 110g.

An English sterling silver serving dish, Sheffield, Martin Hall…

Antique Sterling Silver Serving Dish with Provenance

An English sterling silver serving dish, Sheffield, Martin Hall & Co, 1899 Reputed to have belonged to Sir David Harris who was associated with Cecil John Rhodes

English hallmarked sterling silver fruit cutlery canteen in…

Antique Silver Fruit Cutlery Set in Kings Pattern Canteen

English hallmarked sterling silver fruit cutlery canteen in Kings pattern, for twelve persons, with stamped handles & blades, in a fitted velvet lined case. Sheffield, 1873, maker Martin, hall & Co dimensions of box - 27 x 34 x 7.5 cm. Weight 1.08kg…

An English sterling silver & ivory handled serving knife,…

Antique Sterling Silver & Ivory Serving Knife, Sheffield 1890

An English sterling silver & ivory handled serving knife, Sheffield, 1890, Martin Hall & Co

A Victorian silver three piece coffee service, elegant baluster…

Victorian Silver Coffee Service with Embossed Floral Design

A Victorian silver three piece coffee service, elegant baluster form, embossed with scrolls and florals, vacant cartouche to each, leaf decorated scroll handles, each piece raised on an open scroll and bead apron and four conforming legs, the coffee pot…

A Victorian silver covered sugar basin and milk jug, engraved…

Victorian Silver Sugar Basin and Milk Jug

A Victorian silver covered sugar basin and milk jug, engraved fruiting vine, birds and foliage, Martin, Hall & Co., London 1884. (2) total weight 680g

Victorian salver, with shell border and chaised centre…

Victorian Sterling Silver Shell Salver

Victorian salver, with shell border and chaised centre decoration standing on three ball and claw feet. Sterling silver. Sheffield 1896. Maker Martin Hall & Co. Ltd, diameter 21.5 cm

An Edwardian silver tea and coffee service, four pieces,…

Edwardian Silver Tea & Coffee Service with Engraved Crest

An Edwardian silver tea and coffee service, four pieces, half-fluted oblong section; teapot and coffee pot with wood handles, engraved crest and monogram; Martin, Hall & Co., Birmingham and Chester 1909. Total weight (all in) approx 2100g

A pair of silver sweetmeat dishes and forks, the footed dishes…

Silver Sweetmeat Dishes and Forks Set

A pair of silver sweetmeat dishes and forks, the footed dishes with flat, pierced handles; initial engraved; Martin, Hall & Co., Sheffield 1923. Total weight 158g. (fitted case)