Wicker Cased Picnic Set by Drew & Co, London

Name: Wicker Cased Picnic Set by Drew & Co, London
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA301952
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Description

A two person wicker cased picnic set by Drew & Co of London, the case enclosing a spirit kettle and stand with tray, two enamelled and gilded plates and food and tea canisters, all housed in the original fall front wicker travelling case with leather straps. Stamped RD121219. English circa 1909

Dimensions: 13" wide x 8" deep x 10" high

Drew & Sons were based at number 33 Piccadilly Circus from 1887, until 1914, when they moved to premises in Regent Street. They also had premises at Leadenhall Street in London from 1888-1914 and also at Kings Road in Brighton from 1894. Samuel Summers Drew founded his firm around 1844. The company was best known for their bags such as this one, and also cases, picnic sets, trunks and other leather goods. The company were also listed as gold and silver workers.

Samuel Summers Drew had either retired or died by January 15, 1914 and Ernest and John Summers Drew, his sons, took the business on. The firm became Ltd. in 1928 and it was in business at least into the mid 1930's.

Condition: This picnic set is in excellent original condition, the leather straps need some attention

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Declaration

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA301952

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Description

fig 1. Wicker Cased Picnic Set By Drew & Co, London — fig 1. Wicker Cased Picnic Set by Drew & Co, London

Dimensions: 13" wide x 8" deep x 10" high

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Drew & Sons were based at number 33 Piccadilly Circus from 1887, until 1914, when they moved to premises in Regent Street.

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

They also had premises at Leadenhall Street in London from 1888-1914 and also at Kings Road in Brighton from 1894. Samuel Summers Drew founded his firm around 1844. The company was best known for their bags such as this one, and also cases, picnic sets, trunks and other leather goods. The company were also listed as gold and silver workers.

fig 2. Wicker Cased Picnic Set By Drew & Co, London — fig 2. Wicker Cased Picnic Set by Drew & Co, London

Samuel Summers Drew had either retired or died by January 15, 1914 and Ernest and John Summers Drew, his sons, took the business on. The firm became Ltd. in 1928 and it was in business at least into the mid 1930's.