STERLING WAKELY AND WHEELER WINE TASTER
A fine Wakely and Wheeler wine taster, sterling, London, England, circa 1890.
Wakely and Wheeler (registered 1884-1908) were a continuation of the spoon making company of Lias Brothers, which traces its roots back to 1791. Henry John Lias went into partnership with James Wakely in 1879 for five years before retiring. At this point Frank Clarke Wheeler, a former apprentice of Henry John Lias, became a partner. Following Frank Clarke Wheeler's death in 1916, the company stayed in the hands of the Wakely family until acquired by Padgett & Braham Ltd. in 1958.
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