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...

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A set of four George IV sterling silver salt cellars, 1828…

George IV Sterling Silver Salt Cellars, 1828 London, Set of 4

A set of four George IV sterling silver salt cellars, 1828 London, with maker's mark for Robert Hennell II, the set of 4 salt cellars of squat circular shape, each with gadrooned rim and raised on tripod paw feet, crested to the sides and marked to the…

A quality sterling silver tea pot, having a Georgian, squat,…

Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Pot by Robert Hennell II

A quality sterling silver tea pot, having a Georgian, squat, melon shape, with, fluted and domed hinged lid, that is finished with a stylized acorn finial, ornate spout and ebonized wooden handle with a ribbed circular base. By Robert Hennell II London…

A George III silver basket, oval boat form, unusually deep,…

George III Silver Basket with Engraved Decoration

A George III silver basket, oval boat form, unusually deep, possibly used for sugar or fruit, the exterior with engraved decoration, reeded base and rim, swing handle, London 1801 by Henry Nutting (who went into partnership with Robert Hennell II), 383gm.

Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver teapot with ivory…

George III Silver Teapot with Ivory Handle and Finial

Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver teapot with ivory handle and finial, Robert Hennell II, London 1785 - 1786, 15 cm high, 28 cm wide & total weight 460 grams

Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver three piece…

George III Sterling Silver Tea Set, London 1808-09

Antique George III hallmarked sterling silver three piece circular tea set, by Henry Nutting and Robert Hennell II, London, 1808-09, total weight 1150 grams (3)

Victorian sterling silver sauce tureen, mark of Robert Hennell…

Victorian Silver Sauce Tureen with Fruit Finial

Victorian sterling silver sauce tureen, mark of Robert Hennell II, London, 1841, of oblong shape, with twin handles, crested, raised on four scroll and shell feet, the lid surmounted by a fruit finial, hallmarked, weight 493 grams height 12.5 cm.…

George IV melon form fluted sterling silver tea pot by Robert…

George IV Fluted Silver Tea Pot, London 1823

George IV melon form fluted sterling silver tea pot by Robert Hennell II, London, 1823 24 cm long, 570g

Victorian Robert Hennell II gold gilded dish, London 1846,…

Robert Hennell II Gilded Victorian Floral Dish

Victorian Robert Hennell II gold gilded dish, London 1846, maker Robert Hennell II, pierced applied floral rim, gilded interior, tri-footed. Crest to top, height 9 cm Diameter 16 cm, weight 394 grams

English hallmarked sterling silver George III sugar bowl &…

George III Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl & Cream Jug

English hallmarked sterling silver George III sugar bowl & cream jug having a round bellied body with hand-chased floral decoration, applied top border, gilt wash interior, with two acanthus side handles, the cream jug with an unusual double lip. Both…

A fine gilded sterling silver and glass figural comport. 1863…

Gilded Sterling Silver and Glass Figural Comport

A fine gilded sterling silver and glass figural comport. 1863 London, with maker's mark R.H for probably Robert Hennell II, the heavily gilded figure of a cupid holding a pierced and applied leaf form dish holder and raised on a repousse and chased rococo…

An impressive set of four sterling silver George III punch…

George III Sterling Silver Repousse Punch Bowls Set

An impressive set of four sterling silver George III punch bowls with all over repousse floral decoration. Robert Hennell II, London 1813. Weight 3.8kg. Height 16.5 cm. Width 290 Depth 25.5 cm

An English Georgian Tri-footed salver, 1821 London, with…

Georgian Silver Salver with Armorial Engraving

An English Georgian Tri-footed salver, 1821 London, with maker's mark for Robert Hennell II, with gadrooned, foliate and anthemion patterns to the hexagonal rim and raised on shell shaped scroll feet, an engraved armorial to the centre; hallmarked…