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Halstaff & Hannaford

William Halstaff started his business in 1825 at 68 Margaret Street, Cavendish Square, London, later moving it in 1838 to 228 Regent Street, London as Halstaff & Co.

In 1842, William Halstaff went into partnership with Thomas Charles Hannaford and the business became known as Halstaff & Hannaford. They mutually dissolved their partnership in 1858, however, the business continued trading under their name until 1898. In the same year, the business name was changed to Halstaff & Co, and it remained at the 228 Regent Street address until its final closure in 1908.

Antique Jewellery Box in Calamander, by William Halstaff.
Antique Jewellery Box in Calamander, by William Halstaff. VIEW THIS BOX →
An 1842 manufacturer’s Label for William Halstaff, 228 Regent Street, London.
An 1842 manufacturer’s Label for William Halstaff, 228 Regent Street, London.
Antique Jewellery Box in Rosewood by William Halstaff.
Antique Jewellery Box in Rosewood by William Halstaff. VIEW THIS BOX →
Manufacturer’s label for William Halstaff, 228 Regent Street, London.
Manufacturer’s label for William Halstaff, 228 Regent Street, London.
Antique Jewellery Box in Burr Walnut by Halstaff & Hannaford.
Antique Jewellery Box in Burr Walnut by Halstaff & Hannaford. VIEW THIS BOX →
Manufacturer’s label for Halstaff & Hannaford, 228 Regent Street, London.
Manufacturer’s label for Halstaff & Hannaford, 228 Regent Street, London.
Antique Jewellery Box in Burr Walnut by Halstaff & Hannaford.
Antique Jewellery Box in Burr Walnut by Halstaff & Hannaford. VIEW THIS BOX →
Manufacturer’s label for Halstaff & Hannaford, 228 Regent Street, London.
Manufacturer’s label for Halstaff & Hannaford, 228 Regent Street, London.
Antique Jewellery Box in Figured Walnut by Halstaff & Hannaford.
Antique Jewellery Box in Figured Walnut by Halstaff & Hannaford. VIEW THIS BOX →
Halstaff & Hannaford engraved brass manufacturer’s plate from an antique jewellery box in figured walnut.
Halstaff & Hannaford engraved brass manufacturer’s plate from an antique jewellery box in figured walnut.
Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel by Halstaff & Co.
Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel by Halstaff & Co. VIEW THIS BOX →
Manufacturer’s label for Halstaff & Co, 228 Regent Street, London from 1898.
Manufacturer’s label for Halstaff & Co, 228 Regent Street, London from 1898.
Business card for Halstaff & Co, 228 Regent Street, London.
Business card for Halstaff & Co, 228 Regent Street, London.

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