This pendant brings together two generations of Birmingham silversmithing — the ornate floral repoussé of Levi & Salaman (L&S), circa 1903, and the mid-century refinement of Barker Brothers Silver Ltd, dated 1956.
The sculpted floral section, once the edge detail of an Edwardian nail buffer, carries the hallmark “d” for 1903 and was crafted by Levi & Salaman, known for their luxurious repoussé work. The reverse, repurposed from antique sugar cube tongs by Barker Brothers Silver Ltd, bears the hallmark “G” for 1956. Together they form a pendant that quite literally bridges eras — one side flowing with Art Nouveau naturalism, the other echoing the clean, functional silver of post-war design.
The contrast between the two eras is subtle yet striking: a century’s worth of style evolution, joined seamlessly by hand into a new, singular form.
Details
Sterling silver (925)
Front section: Levi & Salaman, Birmingham, 1903 (“d”)
Back section: Barker Brothers Silver Ltd, Birmingham, 1956 (“G”)
Combined from antique nail buffer and sugar tongs
Approx. dimensions: 4.5 cm long, 2 cm wide
Chain: modern 925 silver (included)
Why It Matters
This pendant carries two hallmarks, two hands, and two histories. It embodies the continuity of Birmingham silverwork across generations — from the ornament-rich flourish of the Edwardian era to the confident simplicity of the 1950s. A piece that doesn’t just preserve history, but unites it.
This pendant brings together two generations of Birmingham silversmithing — the ornate floral repoussé of Levi & Salaman (L&S), circa 1903, and the mid-century refinement of Barker Brothers Silver Ltd, dated 1956.
The sculpted floral section, once the edge detail of an Edwardian nail buffer, carries the hallmark “d” for 1903 and was crafted by Levi & Salaman, known for their luxurious repoussé work. The reverse, repurposed from antique sugar cube tongs by Barker Brothers Silver Ltd, bears the hallmark “G” for 1956. Together they form a pendant that quite literally bridges eras — one side flowing with Art Nouveau naturalism, the other echoing the clean, functional silver of post-war design.
The contrast between the two eras is subtle yet striking: a century’s worth of style evolution, joined seamlessly by hand into a new, singular form.
Details
Sterling silver (925)
Front section: Levi & Salaman, Birmingham, 1903 (“d”)
Back section: Barker Brothers Silver Ltd, Birmingham, 1956 (“G”)
Combined from antique nail buffer and sugar tongs
Approx. dimensions: 4.5 cm long, 2 cm wide
Chain: modern 925 silver (included)
Why It Matters
This pendant carries two hallmarks, two hands, and two histories. It embodies the continuity of Birmingham silverwork across generations — from the ornament-rich flourish of the Edwardian era to the confident simplicity of the 1950s. A piece that doesn’t just preserve history, but unites it.
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