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David & Robert Hennell were prominent silversmiths and retailers based in London during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Hennell family had a long and distinguished history in the silver trade, spanning several generations.

The story of David & Robert Hennell begins with David Hennell Senior (1712-1785), who was an accomplished silversmith and apprenticed under the renowned silversmith Pierre Platel. David Senior established his own workshop in 1749 and became a prominent figure in the London silver industry. He was highly regarded for his exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.

In 1763, David Hennell Senior took his son, Robert Hennell (circa 1741-1811), as his apprentice. Robert quickly honed his skills and proved to be a talented silversmith. In 1768, Robert Hennell registered his first mark as a maker, and by 1773, he had established his own business at 52 Gutter Lane, London. Robert's reputation grew, more... and he became a member of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in 1773.

Around 1786, David Hennell Junior (1767-1821), the son of Robert Hennell, joined the family business. David Junior further expanded the enterprise, and in 1796, he and his father formed a partnership under the name David & Robert Hennell. Their workshop was located at 4 Gravel Lane, Southwark, London.

As silversmiths, David & Robert Hennell produced a wide range of silverware, including tea services, flatware, tableware, candlesticks, and more. They were known for their excellent craftsmanship, elegant designs, and meticulous attention to detail. Their works often exhibited neoclassical influences, incorporating elements such as fluted borders, engraved motifs, and refined handles.

In addition to creating their own silverware, David & Robert Hennell acted as prominent retailers of silver goods, offering pieces crafted by other renowned silversmiths of the time. They sourced silverware from notable makers such as Paul Storr, John Emes, and William Bateman, among others. This allowed them to offer a wide selection of high-quality silver items to their discerning clientele.

The Hennell family's business flourished throughout the late 18th and early 19th centuries, attracting a prestigious clientele that included nobility, aristocracy, and affluent individuals. Their silverware was highly regarded for its quality, craftsmanship, and stylish designs.

Following Robert Hennell's death in 1811, David Hennell Junior continued the business under the name David Hennell & Sons, with his own sons, Robert Hennell II (1793-1848) and Samuel Hennell (circa 1801-1882), joining the firm. The company remained successful, producing silverware until the mid-19th century. less...

George III sterling silver basket, hallmarked London, 1789, R.H…
1789 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Oval Basket by Robert Hennell

George III sterling silver basket, hallmarked London, 1789, R.H (Robert Hennell I), of oval form with shaped rim, set with single overhead swing handle, above a pierced body decorated with a pattern of scrolling foliage and flowers, above a bright cut wave

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George III sterling silver goblet, hallmarked London, 1805, R.…
1805 London Hallmarked George III Sterling Silver Goblet, Hennell Brothers

George III sterling silver goblet, hallmarked London, 1805, R.H//S.H (Robert Hennell I & Samuel Hennell), of slightly flared form, decorated with diamond shaped crest, above a reeded waist and lobed bowl, raised on a tapered circular foot with gadrooned bo

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Matched pair of George III sterling silver swing, handle…
George III sterling silver swing handle baskets, London 1784/1783

Matched pair of George III sterling silver swing, handle baskets, hallmarked London, 1784/1783, both marked Rh (Robert Hennell I ), one with gadrooned borders above a pierced body with acanthus motifs, the other decorated with gadrooned border above a pier

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A George III silver tea pot, oval form with engraved and reeded…
Georgian Silver Tea Pot with Coat of Arms, London 1787

A George III silver tea pot, oval form with engraved and reeded decoration, coat of arms and armorial, ebonised handle, London 1787 by Robert Hennell I, 450gm.

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A George III silver mustard pot, the exterior with unusual,…
Georgian Silver Mustard Pot with Engraved Arrow Decoration

A George III silver mustard pot, the exterior with unusual, engraved decoration of vertical arrows, blue glass liner, with silver spoon, London 1794 by Robert Hennell I, spoon - London 1829, 105gm.

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A pair of George III silver salts, boat form with gadrooned rim…
George III Silver Boat Salts, London 1804

A pair of George III silver salts, boat form with gadrooned rim and base, London 1804 by Robert Hennell I & Samuel Hennell, 266gm.

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George III sterling silver teapot, footed circular shape with…
1804 London Sterling Silver Teapot with Tower Crest

George III sterling silver teapot, footed circular shape with part fluting and beaded rim, engraved tower crest, London 1804, makers Robert Hennell I & Samuel Hennell, approx 623 grams

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Handle sugar baskets by Robert Hennell I, London, 1786 & 1780…
Pair of George III Silver Sugar Baskets by Hennell

Handle sugar baskets by Robert Hennell I, London, 1786 & 1780 two George III pierced sterling silver swing handled baskets by Robert Hennell I, London, 1786 & 1780, the bucket shaped basket with a blue glass liner, the marquise shaped basket 5.51 in. high…

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An impressive, cased set of four Geo. III Hennell silver salts,…
Georgian Silver Salts and Spoons Set

An impressive, cased set of four Geo. III Hennell silver salts, embossed oval boat form with gadroon rims, raised on spreading pad feet, of good gauge. London 1766/67 by David Hennell I & Robert Hennell I, father and son, noted silversmiths. Together with

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A George III silver mustard pot, octagonal with wonderfully…
Georgian Silver Mustard Pot with Spoon

A George III silver mustard pot, octagonal with wonderfully fine foliate engraved walls and hinged cover, blue glass liner (small chips), London 1792 by Robert Hennell I; with silver mustard spoon, Exeter (undated) by Dorothy Langlands (active 1804-14 foll

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Pair of George II sterling silver open salts, hallmarked London,…
George II Sterling Silver Open Salts, London 1759

Pair of George II sterling silver open salts, hallmarked London, 1759, R//D.H//H (David Hennell I & Robert Hennell I), of pierced oval form, raised on four ball and claw feet, with clear glass liners, total weight 126gm, (without liners), length 3.15 in.…

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A Georgian complete silver condiment set, sterling silver, wood…
Georgian Sterling Silver Condiment Set with Wood and Glass

A Georgian complete silver condiment set, sterling silver, wood and glass (some damage to the glass). Robert Hennell I & Samuel Hennell, London 1803-1804.

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A George III silver pedestal cream jug, elegant engraved floral…
George III Silver Cream Jug with Floral Engravings

A George III silver pedestal cream jug, elegant engraved floral scrolls and wriggle work, beaded rims and tall lute handle. London 1791 by Robert Hennell I. Height 5.91 in. 134gm.

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Two George III sterling silver open salts including: London…
George III Sterling Silver Open Salts (Pair)

Two George III sterling silver open salts including: London 1777, maker's mark rubbed; and London 1782, maker Robert Hennell I, each monogrammed/crested, weight 245grams, total.

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A set of four George III sterling silver bottle coasters,…
George III Silver Bottle Coasters with Crests and Bosses

A set of four George III sterling silver bottle coasters, Robert Hennell I, London, 1787 each with pierced gallery edge and armorial cresting, turned wooden bosses 4.72 in. diameter

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An elegant George III silver wine coaster, turned mahogany…
George III Silver Wine Coaster, London 1792

An elegant George III silver wine coaster, turned mahogany inset base, filigree walls. London 1792 by Robert Hennell I. Diameter 4.92 in. Provenance: The Beverley Allen Collection

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A fine pair of gilt Washed Georgian pedestal salts with spoons,…
Georgian Gilt Pedestal Salts & Spoons, London 1782-1808

A fine pair of gilt Washed Georgian pedestal salts with spoons, 1782 London, with maker's mark for Robert Hennell I; 1799, 1808 London, with maker's marks for Eley & Fearn; Eley, Fearn & Chawner (spoons), bead edged canoe-shaped salts with scrolled edges,

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Pair of George III sterling silver open salt cellars, mark of…
George III Silver Salt Cellars

Pair of George III sterling silver open salt cellars, mark of David Hennell I & Robert Hennell I, London 1764, each of globular form with piecrust rim and gilded interiors, on three shell mounted hoof feet, hallmarked (2), total weight 242 grams height 5.5

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Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver three piece…
George III Sterling Silver Tea Set, London 1807-1809

Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver three piece partial fluted oblong tea set, by Robert Hennell I & Samuel Hennell, London, 1807 - 1808 & 1808 - 1809, 5.71 in. high and smaller and total weight 1265 grams (3)

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Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver oval pedestal…
Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, London 1797

Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver oval pedestal coffee pot by Robert Hennell I & David Hennell II, London, 1797, 11.22 in. high and total weight 730 grams

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Eight sterling silver cruets, 19th century, comprising three…
19th Century Sterling Silver Cruet Set

Eight sterling silver cruets, 19th century, comprising three barrel shaped pepperettes. Maker's marks for Maurice Freeman, Chester, circa 1899 and H J Lias and Son, London, circa 1874., a pair of salt cellars, each with a parcel gilt interior, shell capped

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A George III sterling silver teapot, Robert Hennell I and…
Floral Sterling Silver Teapot, London 1804

A George III sterling silver teapot, Robert Hennell I and Samuel Hennell/ London / circa 1804, embossed with floral decoration, with flower finial and bone handle, approximately 767 gms silver, 5.51 in. high

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Collection of six sterling silver dining items i. Large caster,…
Antique Sterling Silver Dining Collection

Collection of six sterling silver dining items i. Large caster, Hallmarked C & S Harris and sons, Sterling Silver, London, 1908. II. Sterling silver caster. Hallmarked Thomas Wallis, London, Sterling Silver, 1821. III. Sterling silver caster. Hallmarked Th

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George III sterling silver teapot, hallmarked London, 1801,…
George III Sterling Silver Teapot

George III sterling silver teapot, hallmarked London, 1801, Robert Hennell I & David Hennell II, of spherical form with central monogram and gadrooned border to rim and base, with straight spout and wooden scroll handle and finial, total weight 672 grams,

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Twelve piece George III sterling silver fruit set hallmarked…
George III Sterling Silver Fruit Set, London 1809

Twelve piece George III sterling silver fruit set hallmarked London 1809, maker: Robert Hennell I & Samuel Hennell, Kings pattern, 750 grams (total weight), with monogrammed crest to knife blades

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George III sterling silver wine funnel traditional form with…
Georgian Silver Wine Funnel, London 1797

George III sterling silver wine funnel traditional form with shaped clip, London 1797, makers Robert Hennell I & David Hennell II (split in base mount)

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A Georgian sterling silver oval bon bon basket, 1781 London,…
Georgian Sterling Silver Bon Bon Basket, London 1781

A Georgian sterling silver oval bon bon basket, 1781 London, maker's mark for Robert Hennell I, the neoclassical oval basket raised on a pierced foot, the body with beaded rim, pierced bands of scrolls and urns and engraved floral swags, with a looped bead

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A George III silver fish slice, the lozenge form tapered blade…
Georgian Silver Fish Slice with Pierced Decoration

A George III silver fish slice, the lozenge form tapered blade with pierced and engraved decoration including two cornucopia, the handle with fine bead ribbing. Crested. London 1782 by Robert Hennell I. Length 11.73 in.

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A George III silver cream jug, squat baluster form embossed and…
Floral Embossed George III Silver Cream Jug

A George III silver cream jug, squat baluster form embossed and engraved with floral designs, vacant cartouche to each side, raised on four cast scrolling legs. London 1804 by Robert Hennell I & Samuel Hennell, David Cooke label to base, gilded interior. 2

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A George III silver goblet, plain ovoid bowl raised on a…
George III Silver Goblet, London 1793

A George III silver goblet, plain ovoid bowl raised on a circular spreading foot from a square plinth base. Monogrammed 'JEC'. London 1793 by Robert Hennell I. 225gms. Height 6.10 in.

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A fine and elegant Georgian sterling silver teapot, 1785 London,…
Georgian Sterling Silver Teapot, 1785 London, Robert Hennell I

A fine and elegant Georgian sterling silver teapot, 1785 London, with maker's mark for Robert Hennell I, of oval fluted 'Oil can' form with a domed lid, a pear wood handle and silver tipped timber finial, bright cut and prick worked with festoons, borders

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George III sterling silver teapot, mark of Robert Hennell I,…
George III Silver Teapot, London 1784

George III sterling silver teapot, mark of Robert Hennell I, London, 1784, of shaped oval form decorated with swags and floral garlands, with wooden scroll handle and finial, hallmarked, approx. Weight 452 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, double Bay,

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English hallmarked sterling silver George III set of three…
George III Sterling Silver Sauce Tureens with Wheat Handles

English hallmarked sterling silver George III set of three sauce tureens each having two wheat sheaf form handles, scrolled fleur de lis pie crust edge detail to the rim, all standing on a collet foot. London, 1809, maker Robert Hennell I & Samuel Hennell

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A George III silver cream jug, goblet form on round spreading…
Georgian Silver Cream Jug with Embossed Decoration

A George III silver cream jug, goblet form on round spreading foot, large loop handle and sparrow beak spout, later embossed decoration, some dents to base, London 1792 by Robert Hennell I. 120gms.

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A Georgian sterling silver Christening mug, 1802 London, with…
Georgian Christening Mug by Robert Hennell I, 1802

A Georgian sterling silver Christening mug, 1802 London, with maker's mark for Robert Hennell I, David Hennell II & Samuel Hennell, of tankard form with decorative ribbed bands and a square form 'C' shape handle, a later inscription underside 'Luke from Ja

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George III sterling silver wine funnel bowl, hallmarked London…
George III Wine Funnel Bowl, London 1793

George III sterling silver wine funnel bowl, hallmarked London 1793 (Robert Hennell I), 3.23 in. diameter, 53 grams approx

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A George III sterling silver oval tray. Maker Robert Hennell I…
Georgian Sterling Silver Tray, London 1795

A George III sterling silver oval tray. Maker Robert Hennell I & David Hennell II, London 1795. 180gms

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A set of four George III silver open salts by David and Robert…
George III Silver Open Salts by Hennell I

A set of four George III silver open salts by David and Robert Hennell I, London 1762 (1), 1763 (1) and 1764 (2), each with gadrooned milled rims and gilt interiors, raised on shell moulded pad feet and knees, 502 grams.

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A pair of George III silver bottle coasters, Robert Hennell I,…
George III Silver Bottle Coasters, London 1792

A pair of George III silver bottle coasters, Robert Hennell I, London 1792. 4.72 in. diameter

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A George III silver cream jug, baluster form with a shaped rim,…
Georgian Silver Cream Jug with Floral Embossing

A George III silver cream jug, baluster form with a shaped rim, leaf and floral embossed swag decorated body, spreading circular foot, double scroll handle. London 1776 by Robert Hennell I. Weight 95gms. Height 4.33 in.

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