Retro Vintage 1970’s Wood & Sons Alpine Ironstone Oval Serving Platter – Sherwood Pattern Silver & Metalware 6 x Tea Plates

6 x Tea Plates

An antique jam spoon with an etched patterning upon the bowl and dovetail handle design

also known as a Sommelier opener or a Waiter’s friend

Tea pot height with finial: 23

Retro Vintage 1970’s Wood & Sons Alpine Ironstone Oval Serving Platter – Sherwood Pattern Silver & Metalware 6 x Tea PlatesThe firm was established in 1865 by Absalom Wood and his son Thomas Francis Wood. In 1921 Harry F Wood took over from his father Thomas and the firm became successful. In 1954 the firm became an Ltd. under the name Wood & Sons. During the 1970s the firm fought two unsuccessful takeover bids, one by Barrets in 1975 and the other by Staffordshire Pottery in 1979. The takeover bids weakened the firm financially and in 1981 the bank took control of the