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Quick answer. Mozeris Fine Antiques identifies, deals in and buys Walker & Hall Sheffield sterling silver canteens, tea sets, trays and presentation silver across the UK.
- The pennant flag mark containing W&H appears on both Walker & Hall silver plate and solid sterling.
- Only a full Sheffield (crown/rose), Birmingham or London hallmark with the lion passant proves solid sterling silver.
- EP, EPNS, A1 and the numbered date-symbol system identify Walker & Hall silver plate.
- Cased sterling cutlery canteens, tea services and presentation trophies carry the highest demand.
Identifying Walker & Hall Sheffield marks
Founded in Sheffield in 1845 by George Walker and later joined by Henry Hall, Walker & Hall became one of Britain's foremost silversmiths and electroplaters, trading from the Howard Street works until 1963. Because the firm used its famous flag trademark (W&H inside a triangular pennant) on both sterling and plated wares, the flag alone does not tell you the metal.
If you are looking to buy Sheffield silver, Mozeris Fine Antiques stocks authenticated British silver across our antique silver tableware and antique silver pages. If you own Walker & Hall cutlery, a tea service or a salver to sell, send photographs of the marks via sell silver cutlery or sell your silver tea set.
Sterling silver vs Walker & Hall electroplate (A1 / EPNS)
| Mark on the piece | What it means | How it is valued |
|---|---|---|
| W&H + lion passant + Sheffield crown (or rose) + date letter | Solid 925 sterling silver | Valued as solid sterling silver by maker, pattern, weight and condition |
| Flag W&H + EPNS or A1 + small diamond/shape date symbol | Electroplated nickel silver (heavy quality plate) | Valued as decorative silver plate; complete boxed canteens sell best |
| Flag W&H + EPBM | Electroplated Britannia metal | Base metal plated ware, common on Victorian teapots |
To double-check any mark, see our EPNS vs sterling silver guide and our UK silver hallmarks guide.
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What makes Walker & Hall pieces sought after
- Full sterling cutlery canteens: complete 6-place or 12-place Kings, Old English or Rat Tail services in original oak or mahogany canteens.
- Matched sterling tea services and salvers: Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco sets sharing a single date letter.
- Presentation trophies and civic pieces: crisp engraving, removable plinths and heavy gauge sterling.