Dee family’s animal magic
Henry William Dee, the son of Soho silversmith Thomas William Dee (c.1792- 1869), made a speciality of producing silver novelties for Garrard, Leuchars & Son and Asprey’s and other retail goldsmiths. There was real genius here and the patterns for many were patented.
The sale at Hutchinson Scott (25% buyer’s premium) in Skipton, North Yorkshire, on February 4 incl…