Silver Tea Caddy, George Ridley & Nathan Hayes. Chester, 1906

George Nathan and Ridley Hayes who entered their mark in 1897. The company traded under the name of 'Nathan and. After 1912 Hayes is not listed and either he must be presumed to have died or perhaps Nathan bought out the company as the trading name continued to be 'Nathan and Hayes'. The company was absorbed by S Blanckensee & Sons Ltd later in the 20th century. Nathan & Hayes were known for Arts and Crafts interpretations of early English silver