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Denis Lacy-Hulbert Silver Arts & Crafts Butter Knife
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Reference: S11275
Period: Elizabeth II
Year: 1977
Silversmith: Denis Lacy-Hulbert
Place: Sheffield
Price: $ 120.00
Weight: 21 grams
Dimensions: 16 cm
Condition: Excellent.
Description: An Arts and Crafts sterling silver butter knife, made by the little known silversmith Denis Lacy-Hulbert. The knife has the traditionally shaped blade, for spreading, not cutting, and a flat rectangular stem which is planished (hand hammered, the blade is also planished), very similar in style to Puritan spoons. The hallmarks form part of the decoration, proudly struck on the front of the stems, evenly spaced, these are very clear, and include makers mark D L-H and the optional Silver Jubilee mark used in 1977 to celebrate 25 years on the throne for Queen Elizabeth II. Denis (Ben) Lacy-Hulbert (1911-2005) was Managing Director of a family steel tube/ cylinder manufacturing business, silversmithing was a hobby, very few items are recorded by him. Denis also made antique replica items in 18 carat gold, notably a strawberry dish and tumber cups. Denis Lacy-Hulbert registered his mark in 1953, but most surviving work appears to be between 1972 and 1983, he was based in Chesterfield, Darbyshire. The business Lacy-Hulbert & Co was founded by Denis and Cyril's father Charles in 1903, they were pneumatic engineers building compressors and pumps, it was by all accounts a large successful business, it was sold in 1981. Their advertising mentions being suppliers to the Government. Note - we have other items made by Lacy-Hulbert. Note 2 - Denis Lacy-Hulbert does not feature in the book "British Designer Silver 1930-1985", we believe his work does merit inclusion in later editions.
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Denis Lacy-Hulbert Silver Arts & Crafts Butter Knife
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Denis Lacy-Hulbert Silver hallmarks Sheffield 1977
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Arts & Crafts sterling silver Butter Knife back
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Denis Lacy-Hulbert Silver knife - scale
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